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Manufacturing Engineer

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Oskaloosa, IA · Posted October 26, 2026

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About the job

Join a team where hands-on engineering, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement drive the repair and upgrade of complex electronic products. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working across production setup, test systems, and component-level diagnostics in a fast-paced electronics manufacturing environment.

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will be responsible for setting up and maintaining production lines used to repair and upgrade returned customer products, while also supporting technicians in diagnosing and repairing electronic systems to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality operations.

Duties: Including but not limited to:

Lead the setup of new production line equipment used to test, repair, and upgrade electronic products

Assist in the design, construction, and maintenance of test fixtures and test systems, including hardware, software, and mechanical components as needed

Troubleshoot product failures and perform root-cause analysis on electronic products returned from customer facilities

Collect repair data and maintain accurate repair records and databases

Provide feedback to product development teams regarding design corrections, product enhancements, and recurring failure trends

Assist in developing and documenting troubleshooting and repair protocols

Perform repairs on returned devices in accordance with established quality and safety standards

Assist technicians in troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing electronic products

Provide technical guidance and mentoring to operations and repair technicians

Skills and Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience with the design or manufacturing of microprocessor- or microcontroller-based products required

Experience in an electronics manufacturing environment is ideal

Experience developing automated test systems is preferred but not required

Experience in component-level troubleshooting and repair of electronic products is strongly preferred

Experience with switching power supplies is preferred but not required

Ability to design, construct, and maintain test fixtures and test systems for microcontroller-based products

Ability to troubleshoot electrical circuits to the component level using schematics and common test and measurement equipment, including oscilloscopes and multimeters

Working knowledge of laboratory and manufacturing safety practices

Strong problem-solving skills, a willingness to learn, and a self-motivated approach to work

Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

Willingness and ability to mentor operations and repair technicians

Basic proficiency with Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office

Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience

Background in electronics manufacturing, testing, or repair strongly preferred

Work Environment:

Electronics manufacturing and repair environment

Work involves hands-on troubleshooting, test equipment, and production line support

Must follow established safety procedures and laboratory/manufacturing safety practices

Disclaimer: Please note that we are unable to provide job sponsorships, including, but not limited to, visas, corp-to-corp arrangements (C2C), or any other form of sponsorship for employment. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.