Process Engineer Technician
Wieland North America · Wheeling, IL
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Process
- Degree
- Preferred
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Metals
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level process role at Wieland North America (metals) in Wheeling, IL.
- They ask for
- 2+ years · degree preferred
- Tools it names
- Lean, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), Automation, Tooling
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Process Engineer roles in Illinois: typical posted base $78k–$108k.
Median of the low and high ends of 17 live postings that list pay, out of 30 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 29 other live process postings in Illinois.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 5+)
Typical $78k–$108k, from 17 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Root cause 50%
- ✓ Lean 47%
- Six Sigma 37%
- SPC 27%
- ✓ Tooling 23%
- FMEA 23%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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Pick 2–3 people on the Process team at Wieland North America
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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?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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This plant: Wieland North America in Wheeling
3 other open roles at this site.
- Quality Engineer · Quality
- 3rd Shift Maintenance Technician · Reliability · Technician
- 2nd Shift Maintenance Technician · Reliability · Technician
Full description from Wieland North AmericaAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
Process Engineer Technician
Responsibilities
- ◆Provide hands-on support to production teams by troubleshooting equipment and process issues to minimize downtime and ensure consistent product quality.
- ◆Assist Process Engineers in implementing and sustaining continuous improvement initiatives, including documenting findings and supporting workshop activities.
- ◆Monitor and maintain tooling performance, identifying wear patterns and assisting in corrective actions to extend tool life and reduce operational costs.
- ◆Support the development and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) by contributing technical insights from frontline experience.
- ◆Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute manufacturing projects, ensuring technical standards are upheld and timelines are met.
- ◆Promote and uphold safety and environmental compliance in daily operations, identifying and reporting potential hazards.
- ◆Assist in the installation, calibration, and validation of production equipment and process controls to improve reliability, productivity, and safety.
- ◆Provide input on equipment upgrades and purchases based on practical experience and operational needs, ensuring alignment with long-term production goals.
Process Engineer Technician
Qualifications
- ✓Required: Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to work directly with production personnel to resolve technical issues.
- ✓Required: Excellent communication and teamwork skills across various levels of the organization.
- ✓Preferred: 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing or process technician role, ideally in metal forming or similar environments.
- ✓Preferred: Basic understanding of metallurgy, mechanical properties, and manufacturing automation.
- ✓Preferred: Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
- ✓Preferred: Associate degree or technical certification, engineering technology, or a related field.
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Overview
Wieland - Creating Value for Generations!
Wieland is a global leader in copper and copper alloy manufacturing, processing, and distribution. We provide a large product and service portfolio including power, automotive, ammunition, coinage, construction materials, refrigeration, electronics and many other industries. To us, metal is more than material.
Wieland's Cultural Values
Wieland’s culture is what makes for a fun and rewarding place to work! As a company, we benefit daily from our employees' knowledge and abilities. With our cultural vision, we place our core values at the heart of everything we do: safety , ambition , optimism , reliability , ownership , diversity , & respect .
Wieland is hiring a Process Engineer Technician . The Process Engineer Technician will be responsible for providing frontline troubleshooting for equipment and tooling issues. This role involves hands-on technical support, assisting in the implementation of new processes and contributing improvement efforts. The technician will work closely with engineering and production teams to ensure operational efficiency, product quality, and adherence to safety standards. This role is located in Wheeling, IL and will be fully on-site.
Hourly Pay Range : $29.45-$31.17
Work Schedule : 2nd shift, Monday-Friday, 3pm-11pm
Pay Schedule : Bi-Weekly
At Wieland, we recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result, our ranges reflect our good faith estimate to pay fairly. The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be based upon various factors unique to each individual that may include but are not limited to years of experience, industry knowledge, technical skills, education, qualifications, etc.
Joining Wieland’s team gives you…
- •Benefits - Including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life & more!
- •Retirement Savings - 401(k) contribution + match.
- •Work/Life Balance - Paid Vacation & Holidays.
- •Growth Opportunities - We have over 9,000+ employees worldwide and 40+ locations in North America alone. Growth opportunities are limitless!
- •Wellness Programs – Wieland encourages participation in our unique and personalized approach to wellness, where you are eligible to earn healthcare premium discounts as well as HSA employer contributions based on your status within the program.
- •Sustainability - Wieland continues to break ground with eco-friendly solutions and push the barrier in sustainability for future generations .