Job Description
Job Description
What You Will Do
The Manufacturing Development Technician II provides hands-on technical support for the design, testing, and development of new and existing products, test systems, and manufacturing procedures. This role plays a critical part in supporting New Item Development (NID), samples, and production by working cross-functionally to improve product quality, manufacturability, and production efficiency.
- Support and control all aspects of New Item Development (NID) and sample-related requests.
- Review requests and recommend design or documentation changes to ensure manufacturability and customer requirements are met.
- Request, track, and document tooling needs for NID and sample products.
- Coordinate with tooling designers to develop or order simple fixtures as required.
- Collaborate with Turck Mexico to evaluate and support work instructions, tooling, and processes for samples, NID, and production programs.
- Verify availability, functionality, and suitability of production tooling.
- Maintain and control work instruction documentation for NID, sample, and production-related products.
- Coordinate with Drafting, Master Data, and Manufacturing Development Engineering.
- Perform basic time studies for NID, sample, and production activities.
- Train and support Production teams on new equipment, tooling, and processes.
- Recommend procedural and product improvements.
- Answer technical questions related to production methods and work instructions.
- Process and evaluate Engineering Change Orders (ECOs).
- Collaborate with Manufacturing Development Engineering and Master Data to ensure accurate implementation.
- Occasionally author ECOs, documenting rationale, scope, and implementation plans.
- Assist Manufacturing Development Engineering with feasibility evaluations for new project designs and tooling.
- Understand and support basic operations of automated and semi-automated production equipment, including cutting, crimping, molding, and related machinery.
- Respond to technical questions regarding raw materials.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What You Will Bring
Required:
- Associate degree (two-year technical degree)
- Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing or technical experience.
- Demonstrated strong and consistent performance at the Technician I level.
- Ability to independently manage moderately complex projects.
- Strong foundation in electronic and mechanical principles.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, Outlook, and Word.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proven ability to take initiative, work independently, and manage multiple priorities.
Preferred:
- Experience with SAP and writing Engineering Change Requests (ECRs)
Why TURCK?
We’re committed to empowering our employees to do meaningful work while supporting their growth, well-being, and long-term success.
Autonomy & Impact
Take ownership of your work and drive meaningful results. Your ideas and expertise directly influence how we design, improve, and scale our manufacturing capabilities.
Career Growth
Build your skills and grow your career within a global organization that actively invests in your development through hands-on experience, learning opportunities, and cross-functional collaboration.
Collaborative Culture
Work alongside teams who value partnership, inclusion, transparency, and continuous improvement. We believe the best solutions are built together.
Comprehensive Benefits & Wellness Support
We offer a robust benefits package designed to support you and your family, inside and outside of work, including:
- Onsite healthcare clinician and telehealth access for employees and their eligible family members, providing convenient, accessible care
- Competitive medical and dental insurance with above-market employer contributions
- Life and disability insurance
- 401(k) plan with employer match and profit-sharing opportunities
- Generous paid time off and paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement and continued learning support
- Wellness programs, including health coaching and mental health resources
Ready to Lead the Future of Automation?
Apply now to join a company where your leadership drives real results—and your career can thrive.