Process Engineering Technician
Flex · Illinois
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Process
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 29 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level process role at Flex (industrial) in Illinois.
- They ask for
- 2+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 26, 2026
Process Engineer roles in Illinois: typical posted base $78k–$98k.
Median of the low and high ends of 13 live postings that list pay, out of 23 process engineer openings in Illinois, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Illinois plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 22 other live process postings in Illinois.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 4+)
Typical $78k–$98k, from 13 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Lean 57%
- Root cause 43%
- Six Sigma 39%
- SPC 30%
- Tooling 30%
- Team leadership 22%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
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Job Summary
At Flex, we welcome people of all backgrounds. Our employees thrive here by living our values: we support each other as we strive to find a better way, we move fast with discipline and purpose, and we do the right thing always.
Through a respectful, inclusive and collaborative culture, a career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference, invest in your career growth and join our purpose -- to make great products that create value and improve people’s lives.
Job Summary
The Process Engineering Technician supports manufacturing and engineering operations by setting up, monitoring, and optimizing production processes to ensure quality, efficiency, and yield performance. This role is responsible for the setup and operation of processing equipment, providing guidance and support to production line operators, and conducting process audits to maintain compliance with established procedures.
The technician performs test runs, collects and analyzes production data, and prepares records, charts, and graphs to assist engineering teams in identifying yield issues and evaluating new products or process improvements. Working closely with process development and engineering personnel, the Process Engineering Technician provides technical support, troubleshoots manufacturing challenges, and contributes to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance productivity, product quality, and overall manufacturing performance
The experience we're looking to add to our team
- ✓At least 2 years of process changes, technical assistance with engineers manufacturing/shipping and receiving environment
- ✓Strong computer skills with the ability to use manufacturing and engineering software, data collection systems, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation applications to document, analyze, and report process performance data.
- ✓Proficient in basic computer applications, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint), and comfortable learning new manufacturing systems and technologies.
- ✓Ability to accurately enter, track, and maintain production and test data while preparing charts, graphs, and reports for engineering review.
- ✓HS diploma required/ Associate’s Degree in related field, technical training or equivalent education and training
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Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.
A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.
Schedule
Days: 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Nights: 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM
3 days on 2 off ; 2 on and three off working every other weekend
What a typical day looks like
- •Performs set‑up of processing equipment.
- •Monitors, audits and provides guidance to line operators.
- •Processes test runs and prepares records, charts, and graphs of results for presentation to engineering to identify yield problems or test new products.
- •Provides technical assistance to process development and engineering personnel.
What you'll receive for the great work you provide
- •Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
- •Life Insurance
- •Short-term and Long-term Disability
- •Matching 401(k) Contributions
- •Vacation and Paid Sick Time
- •Tuition Reimbursement