Process Engineering Technician

Job Description

Process Engineering Technician (Injection Molding)

Location : Buffalo Grove, IL

Pay : $28-37/hr

Shift:

• 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM, 3/3/2 schedule

Position Overview

We are seeking a strong Injection Molding Process Engineering Technician with hands-on mold setup and processing experience. This is not a press-monitoring role, this position requires ownership of setups, startups, troubleshooting, and technical support to engineering and production teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform mold setup and full tool changeovers
• Execute startups and validate processing parameters
• Troubleshoot injection molding presses, molds, and tooling
• Identify and resolve tooling vs. process-related issues
• Adjust barrel temperatures, pressures, shot size, and cycle parameters
• Process various resins, including proper material drying and moisture control
• Support engineering with test runs, yield analysis, and process improvements
• Monitor production performance and provide technical guidance to operators
• Document process data and support continuous improvement initiatives

Required Experience and Skills

• 5+ years of injection molding experience preferred
• Strong mold setup experience (critical requirement)
• Hands-on troubleshooting of presses and molds
• Ability to restart tools and independently resolve downtime issues
• Understanding of barrel and screw function and polymer processing fundamentals
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and make sound technical decisions
• Strong attention to detail and critical thinking skills

• Scientific molding experience
• RJG Master Molder certification or exposure
• Experience supporting process engineering or development activities
• Experience in cleanroom or regulated manufacturing environments
• Background in medical, automotive, packaging, or similar molding environments

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

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