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Whelen Engineering

Manufacturing Engineer III

NH · On-site

$73K - $95K/yr

Manufacturing Engineer III Department: Manufacturing Engineering Employment Type: Full Time ... coating, machining, turning, casting, molding, inspection. * Preferred, but not required:

IDEX Corporation

Maintenance Technician

Keene, NH · On-site

Work with engineering and manufacturing to improve process and equipment reliability. * Willing to learn and work on vacuum chamber coating system equipment * Must be proficiency with MS office tools.

IDEX

Maintenance Technician

Keene, NH · On-site

Work with engineering and manufacturing to improve process and equipment reliability. * Willing to learn and work on vacuum chamber coating system equipment * Must be proficiency with MS office tools.

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How much do coating engineer job jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for coating engineer job in Townshend, VT is $106,767.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $94,200.00 and $116,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Coating Engineer Job vs Paint Formulation Engineer?

AspectCoating Engineer JobPaint Formulation Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's in Chemical Engineering or Materials ScienceBachelor's in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or Materials Science
Work EnvironmentManufacturing plants, R&D labs, quality controlLaboratories, R&D centers, manufacturing facilities
Industry UsageAutomotive, aerospace, industrial coatingsPaint manufacturing, specialty coatings, decorative paints
Job FocusDeveloping, testing, and applying coating processesFormulating and optimizing paint recipes and properties

While both roles involve chemical processes related to coatings and paints, a Coating Engineer Job primarily focuses on applying coating technologies in manufacturing and quality control, whereas a Paint Formulation Engineer specializes in creating and refining paint formulations. Both roles require similar educational backgrounds and often work in overlapping industries, but their core responsibilities differ in application versus formulation.

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Infographic showing various Coating Engineer Job job openings in Townshend, VT as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 70% Full Time, 23% Part Time, 5% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $106,767 per year, or $51.3 per hour.

Manufacturing Engineer III

NH • On-site

Whelen Engineering
Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing • 501 - 1,000 employees

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Job description

Manufacturing Engineer III
Department: Manufacturing Engineering
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Charlestown, NH
Description
Plans and designs manufacturing processes for a production facility
Key Responsibilities
  • Responsible for several components of a project or a complex component of a larger project.
  • Contributes to their team or department by applying their knowledge of one or more functional areas.
  • Fully developed professional able to work without direct guidance or direction from others.
  • Works closely with leaders and operators to support continuous improvement.
  • Communicates professionally with leadership, teammates and operations personnel using appropriate technical language and descriptions.
  • Has in depth knowledge of the discipline and role.
  • Works and communicates well with other members of the engineering team and with members of the production team as well as external vendors.
  • Evaluates mechanical and electromechanical systems and products by designing and conducting research programs; applying principles of mechanics, thermodynamics, hydraulics, heat transfer, and materials.
  • Confirms system and product capabilities by designing feasibility and testing methods; testing properties.
  • Utilize existing or gather new data to guide and implement process and/or design improvements.
  • Develop and test prototypes of devices they design.
  • Develops manufacturing processes by designing and modifying equipment for fabricating, building, assembling, and installing components.
  • Completes projects by training and guiding technicians.
  • Provides training and ongoing support on manufacturing systems.
  • May work with the product design team as a manufacturing representative, providing feedback on new product design and product updates with respect to manufacturability. Advocates for DFMA best practices.
  • May act as a liaison between the product design team and various manufacturing and production departments, solicits and returns feedback bi-directionally.
  • May provide information to help guide design decisions, such as labor costing estimates, capital investment requirements, and process feasibility, determined through research and consultation with internal and external vendors.
  • May support electronic production specific processes such as SMT, Wave Soldering, hand assembly techniques of circuit boards, and inspection.
  • May support mechanical production specific processes such as blanking, cutting, forming, hardware insertion, welding, coating, machining, turning, casting, molding, inspection.
  • Preferred, but not required: Experience with SolidWorks, experience with programming and use of manual or CNC 3-axis mills, experience with use of manual or CNC lathe, experience with sheet metal design & fabrication, experience with MIG & TIG welding.

Scope
  • Requires in-depth knowledge and experience.
  • Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective using existing solutions.
  • Continuously seeks to expand their knowledge.
  • Works independently; receives minimal guidance.
  • Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.
  • Represents the level at which career may stabilize for many years or even until retirement.

Education
BA/BS degree w/6-9+ years' experience or MA/MS degree w/3-6+ years' experience or AA/AS/Technical School w/8-12+ years' experience.

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