Engineering Technician - Manufacturing

Are you ready to operate at the bleeding edge of defense innovation and advanced manufacturing? As the primary Phillips technical authority embedded inside the Rock Island Innovation Center, you won't just run machines-you will bridge the gap between disruptive additive technology and the U.S. Army's mission-critical operations. Day in and day out, you will serve as the hands-on expert powering our day-to-day additive manufacturing ecosystem. From driving production-ready polymer and metal systems to performing high-precision post-processing with Haas and Sodick machinery, your technical agility will keep our state-of-the-art facility operating at peak performance and total operational readiness.

This role places you directly on the launchpad for rapid technical advancement. Starting with rigorous, hands-on preventive maintenance across Phillips-supported EOS equipment at both Rock Island and Danville, you will systematically sharpen your capabilities through elite manufacturer training. As your mastery deepens, you will evolve into a premier field specialist capable of executing complex system troubleshooting, diagnostic resolution, and high-level repairs. Beyond standard maintenance, you will own the physical space, managing consumable inventories, safeguarding tools, enforcing uncompromising safety protocols, and ensuring the Innovation Center remains impeccably organized, operational, and presentation-ready at all times.

More than an technician, you are a crucial partner and educator transforming how modern manufacturing supports military capability. You will serve as the trusted on-site advisor to Rock Island Armory and Army personnel, proactively identifying operational bottlenecks, expanding capability horizons, and advancing critical manufacturing initiatives. Whether you are prepping work areas, configuring tooling, or co-delivering immersive 101, 201, and 301 technical training courses for visiting engineers and client partners, your work will directly shape the future of additive adoption. If you are driven to master high-end technology while supporting an essential national security mission, step up and own the floor.

Phillips offers a world-beating collaborative culture and competitive pay and benefits. In our over 65 year history, Phillips has grown from a handful of employees to over 900 supplying and supporting manufacturing technology in the United States and around the world. Compensation at Phillips is based on the market and your individual level of contribution. The expected pay range for a qualified person in this role is between $85,000.00 and $100,000.00 annually plus bonus opportunities. If you have a different suggestion, please mention it in your application.

Phillips Corporation is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Phillips Corporation is an E-Verify participant.

Requirements

• Experience operating and navigating additive machine interfaces for setup, monitoring, maintenance, calibration, and basic troubleshooting
• Additive post-processing skills, including machining and hand work
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suit, including Excel, Outlook, Teams, Word
• EOS troubleshooting, maintenance and repair experience is a plus
• Training and presentation experience is preferred but not required
• Due to the nature of the work and customer requirements, you must be a US born citizen to be considered for this role
• Must reside within commuting distance or relocate to the area around Rock Island, IL

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Car and cell phone allowance
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development