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Process Engineer

Today Northfield, MN

Job Posting Start Date 03-30-2026 Job Posting End Date 05-30-2026

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.

Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add a Process Engineer located at our Sheldahl site in Northfield, Minnesota.

Reporting to the Process Engineering Manager, the Process Engineer is r esponsible for process-engineering capabilities focused on cost, quality and delivery improvements to support a manufacturing organization.

What a typical day looks like:

  • Use engineering skills to solve complex problems that leads to improved yield for existing manufacturing processes in our adhesive coating and lamination process.
  • Interact with production operators and utilize their feedback with the goal of implementing process improvements
  • Use statistical analysis tools to make data-driven decisions when working on product quality improvement projects.
  • Previous position supporting 24/5 production manufacturing
  • Work closely with the product engineering team to introduce new products to manufacturing that involve a diverse mix of materials and process steps.
  • Prepare justification, purchase and implement capital equipment for production.
  • Develop and maintain process documentation.
  • Provide equipment maintenance and repair support as required.
  • Lead cost improvement/reduction programs.
  • Develop and maintain process documentation.
  • Review processing methods.
  • Interface with production of all activities associated with new process implementation and transfer.
  • Assist in the development of training and provide training
  • g to production personnel during new technology transfer.
  • Provide equipment maintenance and repair hold up as required.
  • Guide cost improvement/reduction programs.
The experience we're looking to add to our team:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field (Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Chemical Engineering preferred).
  • Flexible Circuit board, Print Screen automation, Photo exposing
  • 4+ years of experience in high-regulated environment (Medical, Automotive, Aerospace) within a high-volume manufacturing environment.
  • Lean and Six Sigma knowledge (cycle time, continuous improvement, DMIAC method) or eagerness to earn certification through on-site training.
  • Experience with screen printing, photo exposing, circuit etching, plating, or other processing
  • Experience with AutoCAD, & Microsoft Access is a plus
  • Experience with PLC troubleshooting is a plus
  • Demonstrate advanced operations, technical and people and/or process skills as well as customer (external

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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
Pay Range (Applicable to Minnesota)

$74,500.00 USD - $102,400.00 USD Annual

Job Category
Production Engineering

Relocation: Not eligible

Is Sponsorship Available?
No

Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email accessibility@flex.com and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).

Client-provided location(s): Northfield, MN
Job ID: Flex-WD216842
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-03-31T20:33:39

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • FSA
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • On-Site Gym
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Some Meals Provided
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
    • Company Outings
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Company Equity
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Lunch and Learns
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Woman founded/led
    • Unconscious Bias Training