How to hire a manufacturing engineering technician

How to hire a manufacturing engineering technician, step by step

Here's a step-by-step manufacturing engineering technician hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a manufacturing engineering technician job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new manufacturing engineering technician
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the manufacturing engineering technician you need to hire. Certain manufacturing engineering technician roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   Hiring the perfect manufacturing engineering technician also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   The following list breaks down different types of manufacturing engineering technicians and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Manufacturing Engineering Technician	Description	Hourly rate
   Manufacturing Engineering Technician	Industrial engineering technicians help industrial engineers implement designs to use personnel, materials, and machines effectively in factories, stores, healthcare organizations, repair shops, and offices. They prepare machinery and equipment layouts, plan workflows, conduct statistical production studies, and analyze production costs.	$17-36
   Process Engineer	A Process Engineer is responsible for coming up with innovative ways to process particular raw materials into different kinds of products. They can also modify various existing machines or maintain their quality by monitoring its functions and conducting tests and examinations... Show more	$29-51
   Technician	Technicians are skilled professionals who primarily work with technology in different industries. They are knowledgeable about the technical aspects of the various items they work with... Show more	$11-27

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Continuous Improvement
   • Troubleshoot
   • Production Equipment
   • CAD
   • Laser
   • Lean Manufacturing
   • Preventative Maintenance
   • CNC
   • Hand Tools
   • Solidworks
   • Corrective Action
   • Technical Support
   • SPC
   • PLC

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   Responsibilities:

   • Achieve multiple certifications per FDA and NRC guidelines for various internal processes critical to quality and safety.
   • Study ALTIC wafer overlie sigma improvement techniques.
   • Design equipment and parts with auto cad.
   • Exercise GMP in an FDA approve lab environment.
   • Create PCB, harness, jet, and needle drawings using SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
   • Design and operate with PLC systems, electrical, and troubleshooting for the manufacturing lines.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your manufacturing engineering technician job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A manufacturing engineering technician can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, manufacturing engineering technicians' average salary in florida is 41% less than in idaho.
   • Seniority. Entry-level manufacturing engineering technicians 51% less than senior-level manufacturing engineering technicians.
   • Certifications. A manufacturing engineering technician with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a manufacturing engineering technician's salary.

   Average manufacturing engineering technician salary

   $53,219yearly

   $25.59 hourly rate

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   Entry-level manufacturing engineering technician salary

   $37,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 15, 2025

   Average manufacturing engineering technician salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$65,498	$31
   2	Oregon	$63,164	$30
   3	Massachusetts	$60,046	$29
   4	Ohio	$55,816	$27
   5	Nebraska	$55,565	$27
   6	New Jersey	$54,934	$26
   7	Illinois	$54,844	$26
   8	New York	$54,560	$26
   9	North Carolina	$52,473	$25
   10	Minnesota	$51,821	$25
   11	Michigan	$51,709	$25
   12	Arizona	$50,923	$24
   13	Wisconsin	$50,236	$24
   14	Texas	$49,286	$24
   15	Missouri	$49,073	$24
   16	Colorado	$46,954	$23
   17	Indiana	$44,327	$21
   18	Florida	$40,878	$20

   Average manufacturing engineering technician salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Lam Research	$78,017	$37.51	13
   2	Astronics	$71,273	$34.27	12
   3	Crown Equipment	$67,436	$32.42	25
   4	Siemens	$67,388	$32.40	25
   5	Meggitt PLC	$65,347	$31.42
   6	Volvo Trucks	$64,578	$31.05	14
   7	Intel	$62,221	$29.91	10
   8	General Electric	$61,804	$29.71	251
   9	Cirrus Aircraft	$61,724	$29.68	18
   10	Zebra Technologies	$61,530	$29.58	8
   11	Brunswick	$61,188	$29.42	30
   12	Baker Hughes	$60,884	$29.27	22
   13	Eaton	$60,590	$29.13	244
   14	AMETEK	$59,772	$28.74	30
   15	Cummins	$59,730	$28.72	49
   16	Emerson	$59,145	$28.44	91
   17	Bose	$58,940	$28.34	3
   18	Pfizer	$58,573	$28.16	27
   19	Molson Coors	$58,510	$28.13	6
   20	IDEX	$58,362	$28.06	28

4. Writing a manufacturing engineering technician job description

   A manufacturing engineering technician job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a manufacturing engineering technician job description:

   Manufacturing engineering technician job description example

   Support manufacturing operations and related departments to ensure and continuously improve quality, efficiency and scrap reduction through process control, continuous improvement, analytical problem solving and new product introduction. Primary responsibility is creation of manufacturing instructions, fixtures, jigs and special tooling. Work directly with production to resolve problems and opportunities for improvement. Participate with cross-functional teams in projects such as new product introduction, new process development and CAPA.
   ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
   Work directly with production associates to respond to technical issues, material problems and efficiency concerns Respond and resolve abnormalities identified via quality notifications Interpret customer drawings and specifications to identify process, tooling and standard work document needs Support new product introduction (NPI) from preparation actions to completion of first time build process and associated documentation Create standard work documents to support production and facilitate sound consistent assembly operations using the MS Office Suite, CAD software and any other resources required Add and maintain work order routing comments to ensure all procedural changes are cascaded to applicable departments Design and fabricate molds and fixtures to ensure process control and improve process cycle time Support the implementation of new processes including training, initial monitoring, verification of effectiveness and sustainment Monitor internal quality data and provide information to demonstrate internal performance trends and identify areas of risk Perform periodic quality and process audits Contributes to team effort in a collaborative and supportive manner Maintains clean, organized work environment and adheres to all safety standards, procedures, and regulations Adheres to all factory safety procedures and guidelines.
   
   Other duties as required in support of the department and the company
   
   QUALIFICATIONS:
   To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
   CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
   Active IPC-WHMA-A-620 certification required within three (3) months of hire.
   LANGUAGE SKILLS:
   Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English Proficient written and verbal communication skills
   JOB SKILLS:
   Ability to read and understand verbal and written instructions, read blueprints, drawings, and schematics Demonstrates good judgment and decision-making skills Ability to work with minimal supervision Ability to use inspections tools as required Proficient in MS Office Knowledge of ERP systems, SAP preferred A team player that can relate to people at all levels of the organization and possesses excellent communication skills Ability to be flexible and able to function comfortably in a fast paced, constantly changing, and ambiguous environment while maintaining a positive team environment Reliable and flexible to work additional hours on short notice to complete orders and/or special projects to meet customer demands Understanding and experience in Lean manufacturing environment Participate in continuous improvement projects and 5S related performance teams.
   PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
   The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
   TRAVEL: 0-5 %

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right manufacturing engineering technician for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your manufacturing engineering technician job on Zippia to find and recruit manufacturing engineering technician candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit manufacturing engineering technicians, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new manufacturing engineering technician

   Once you have selected a candidate for the manufacturing engineering technician position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new manufacturing engineering technician first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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