COMPANY OVERVIEW Manufacturing Engineering Technician - Third Shift | West Bend, WI Applied Engineering, Inc. is seeking a motivated and hardworking individual to join our team in West Bend, WI, as a Manufacturing Engineering Technician - Third Shift. You will be part of a group of engineers and technicians dedicated to high-quality work, value-added solutions, skill development, and career growth.

We welcome candidates from Northern Milwaukee and beyond to apply. Innovation, problem solving, integrity, and collaboration are a few things you'll experience and represent while working with Applied. If you appreciate a challenge, variety, and a quicker pace, then we would like to get to know you better.

Benefits

Relocation Assistance – Ownership Opportunity – Continuing Education Support

package including: Competitive salary 401K retirement plan Paid time off and paid holidays Tuition reimbursement Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance options Paid overtime Flexible work schedule Employees working in West Bend, WI have a short commute from Newburg, Kohler, Germantown, Menomonee Falls, and Brookfield, and will enjoy professional growth and community engagement through our regional presence in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota and South Dakota.

BENEFITS AND PERKS

Applied Engineering is a 100% employee-owned engineering and technology consulting company dedicated to providing exceptional talent and technology. We have won numerous awards, including Best Place to Work and Top Place to Intern. Our unique company culture blends top talent, total technology, and absolute adaptability.

We offer a career trajectory few others can match, with opportunities to take on roles and projects aligned with your skills and interests.

Compensation

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is based on experience, skills, and alignment with role expectations. Paid overtime may be available.

QUALIFICATIONS

3+ years of experience as an engineering technician or skilled‑trade professional in manufacturing Experience in metal fabrication environments (stamping, forming, buffing/sanding, press operations, CNC, etc.) Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and basic controls issues Familiarity with preventive maintenance routines, work orders, and lockout/tagout procedures Ability to read engineering drawings, BOMs, and standard operating procedures Capable of performing basic time studies and collecting shift‑level data (cycle time, scrap, downtime) Strong written documentation skills for logs, downtime reporting, and handoff notes Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 and comfort using shop‑floor tablets and ERP/MES systems Self‑directed and able