Manufacturing Engineer II

Phoenix Contact
Harrisburg, PA
Job Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer II position is the intermediate level position in the manufacturing engineering series. Under moderate supervision, the incumbent will support all manufacturing aspects of the development, specification, implementation, measurement, and optimization of manufacturing tools and processes. Incidentally, the Manufacturing Engineer II will work both independently and as part of a team. The Manufacturing Engineer II is the second level within the Manufacturing Engineer career path.

Key Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot and service various manufacturing equipment or product/r process concern
  • Design and implement fixtures to facilitate efficiency gains and cost reductions
  • Work closely with manufacturing personnel to develop and optimize shop floor processes
  • Able to contribute to cost calculations and labor estimates with moderate supervision
  • Serve as back-up machine operator for various machines on the manufacturing floor
  • Support manufacturing operations in daily activities when requested
  • Follow all appropriate ISO specifications
  • Complete general manufacturing tooling drawings when required in AutoCAD
  • Support items placed in Suggestion System
  • Participate in product development meetings when requested
  • Participate in design reviews when requested
  • Create BOM structure in accordance with manufacturing, production, and Phoenix Contact process requirements
  • Other duties as assigned by one's Manager

Qualifications

  • BS Degree in Manufacturing Engineering
  • 4-7 years of relevant professional-level work experience with 3-5 years of experience in a factory environment
  • Proficient written and verbal communication
  • Understand and be able to implement drawings according to the Engineering Drawings specification (PI H-3-73002)
  • Work as directed with Senior level personnel/managers in interpreting QA Inspection Data
  • Understands the basics of 2D Drawings and 3D Modeling
  • Must be familiar with general manufacturing techniques
  • Knowledge of corporate and industry standards
  • Demonstrate initiative by understanding what actions need to be taken and completing the required tasks while seeking the perspective of others as required
  • Demonstrate an honest and forthright presence by taking responsibility for own mistakes and not blaming others, and by doing what he / she commits to doing
  • Work as a team player to make a difference within the business and express gratitude and appreciation to others who have provided information, assistance, or support
  • Readily handle change through taking advantage of lifelong learning opportunities and being open minded and curious in the face of new challenges

Essential Job Functions

  • Must be able to travel by air
  • Must be eligible to obtain passport
  • Occasional overseas travel for extended periods required
  • Occasional Domestic Travel required
  • Must be able to sit for extended periods of time
  • Must be able to communicate effectively in English
  • Must be able to lift 25 lbs.

Perks & Benefits

Phoenix Contact offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k matching, and a generous time off package. There are also a wide variety of additional benefits available including 16 weeks fully paid maternity leave & 10 weeks fully paid paternity leave, life insurance, short & long-term disability, on-site gym access, health & wellbeing center, on-site café, walking trails, tuition assistance, and more!

Phoenix Contact is committed to the diversity of our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.

If you need special accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job, please call 717-944-1300 x3490 between the hours of 8 AM and 5 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday – Friday or email [email protected].

Notice to Staffing Agencies, Placement Services, and Professional Recruiters:

Phoenix Contact has an internal Staffing Department. Recruiters are hereby specifically directed NOT to contact Phoenix Contact employees directly in an attempt to present candidates. Phoenix Contact will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Phoenix Contact, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Phoenix Contact mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Phoenix Contact employees, or to Phoenix Contact's resume database will be considered Phoenix Contact property. Phoenix Contact will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Phoenix Contact will consider any candidate for whom a Recruiter has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Recruiter free of any charges or fees. Phoenix Contact will not pay a fee to any Recruiter that does not have a signed Phoenix Contact contract in place specific to the position for which the resume was submitted. Recruiting vendor agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Phoenix Contact's Director of Organization Development and Talent Acquisition or his or her designee. No other Phoenix Contact employee is authorized to bind Phoenix Contact to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Recruiters. By submitting a candidate to Phoenix Contact, recruiters agree to be bound and comply with this policy.

Posted 2026-01-15

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