Manufacturing Engineer Technician; MET

Manufacturing Engineer Technician (MET)

Legal Entity:
Fives Landis Corp.

Country:
United States

State:
Maryland

City:
Hagerstown

Job Family:
Engineering and Science

Job Type: Permanent position

Work Location:

On-site

Compensation:
FIVES LANDIS CORP

$25 – $32 per hour (rate offer commensurate with experience)

We are actively seeking a Manufacturing Engineer Technician (MET) to join its team in Hagerstown, Maryland. At Fives, we are all driven by a common calling, to prove that industry can do it! We work together daily to make industry an answer to all of the major technological, environmental, social and economic challenges of our time.

With over 200 years of invention and design, Fives Landis Corp is the High Precision Machines Division of Fives, specializing in the design and supply of various types of machines for numerous markets such as automotive, aerospace, defense, rail, shipbuilding, energy, space, and more. The division has approximately 2,000 employees worldwide working in about 20 locations in Asia, Europe, and North America.

Your role will be to:

• Evaluate mechanical, electrical, and control system set‑up and start‑up of CNC grinding machines and automated manufacturing equipment.
• Inspect and validate machinery performance against engineering and customer specifications, focusing on reliability, precision, and process optimization.
• Troubleshoot and repair automation systems, including PLCs, servo drives, HMIs, and embedded control systems.
• Conduct machine vibration and noise analysis, utilizing diagnostic instrumentation and reporting software.
• Load, configure, and verify machine control software for custom grinding cycles, validating I/O functionality and optimizing software logic.
• Perform machine capability studies and analyze manufacturing data to ensure compliance with customer tolerances and quality standards.
• Lead and direct final system testing, machine alignment, calibration, and FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing).
• Train customers and internal teams on machine operation, safety procedures, and diagnostic best practice.

The position is part of the Quality Controls team under the direction of the Process Certification Manager.

Benefits:

• 12 paid holidays
• 401(k) matching
• Medical - Dental - Vision insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Protection
• Hands‑on training
• Wellness programs with incentives
• Community initiatives

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a High School diploma or GED.
• Associate’s degree in manufacturing technology, mechatronics, industrial maintenance, or related field (preferred).
• Experience with machine tool assembly, industrial automation, or manufacturing engineering support (required).
• Strong understanding of electro‑mechanical systems, PLC programming, and CNC operations.
• Able to travel up to 10%.
• Self‑starter, committed to an innovative work environment.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen; no sponsor ships offered.

All offers of employment are contingent upon clear results of a background check and drug screen. Background checks and drug screens will be conducted on all final candidates in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.