Manufacturing Engineering Technician Automation | Onsite Manlius, NY

Manufacturing Engineering Technician

• Automation | Onsite
• Manlius, NY Corinne Omans Operations Manlius, NY Job Details Full-time $25
• $30 an hour 12 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Qualifications Computer operation Teamwork Computer literacy Continuous improvement Manufacturing Associate's degree Mechanical troubleshooting Full Job Description Our client, a global provider of high-quality products within the hospitality and food service space, is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineering Technician to support automated and semi-automated manufacturing equipment at their Manlius facility.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys troubleshooting equipment issues, working directly on the production floor, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The right person will be mechanically inclined, analytical, responsive, and comfortable balancing both urgent production needs and longer-term equipment improvements.

Key things to note:

Onsite Monday-Friday, 7:00am

• 3:30pm at the Manlius office (no weekends or on-call requirements) Hands-on role supporting proprietary automated and semi-automated manufacturing equipment Collaborative engineering environment with strong interaction across Production, Engineering, and Maintenance Opportunity to support custom in-house equipment builds, redesigns, troubleshooting, and production improvements Fast-paced environment requiring responsiveness, adaptability, and strong troubleshooting skills

Responsibilities:

Respond to equipment stoppages and production floor issues in a timely manner to minimize downtime Troubleshoot mechanical, equipment, and process-related problems within an automated manufacturing environment Implement short-term corrective actions while assisting with long-term solutions to recurring issues Support preventive maintenance activities and provide input on PM procedures and schedules Assist with equipment rebuilds, installations, tooling updates, and production startup activities Participate in equipment runoffs, changeovers, and first-piece production trials Support quality investigations and recommend appropriate disposition of non-conforming materials Document standard work instructions, operator procedures, equipment issues, corrective actions, and process updates Maintain organized, clean, and safe work areas in alignment with 5S standards Targeted candidate will bring 3+ years of experience within a manufacturing, engineering technician, automation support, or equipment troubleshooting environment.

Other priorities include:

Experience supporting automated or semi-automated manufacturing equipment Strong mechanical troubleshooting ability and hands-on problem-solving skills Experience working around custom machinery , conveyors, sensors, pneumatics, motors, or similar automation systems preferred Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced manufacturing environment Comfortable balancing reactive troubleshooting with longer-term equipment improvements Strong communication and teamwork skills with willingness to support production needs as needed Basic computer proficiency including Microsoft Office Associate degree in Engineering Technology or related field Prior experience within high-volume or automated manufacturing environments strongly preferred Comprehensive training and onboarding will be provided, but success in this role requires someone who is adaptable, mechanically curious, team-oriented, and comfortable taking ownership of production floor issues within a manufacturing environment.

Pay:

$25.00

• $30.

00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Education:

Associate (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Manlius, NY 13104 (Required)

Work Location:

In person