# Process Engineering Technician 1 (CNC Programming) > Leupold + Stevens, Inc. · Beaverton, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-07-28 **Workplace:** on_site **Department:** Operations Engineering ## Description **Process Engineering Technician 1 (CNC Programming)** **Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM** **Base Rate of $30.00–$35.00/hour (DOE)** At Leupold + Stevens our passion for innovation and quality is iconic in our industry. To that end, we have an exciting opportunity for a Process Engineering Technician 1 to join our team, in a hands-on role, where you’ll work together to relentlessly explore and provide new processes, tools, and technologies that make Leupold + Stevens the world’s choice for sporting optics. For over 100 years, we’ve manufactured high-quality products right here in the USA. We still operate out of our Oregon-based factory to this day, producing innovative, battle-proven optics for the world's most relentless hunters, shooters, law enforcement officers, and military personnel. We design, build, and test our best-in-class products with a single-minded focus - to make sure they’ll perform forever. At Leupold + Stevens we work hard and play hard. We’re American to the Core and passionate about what we do.  Product excellence and uncompromising quality are our top priorities. We’ve built a collaborative, high-performance culture where team players with innovative ideas and a sense of urgency thrive. **And our benefits package is amazing**: - affordable health and dental insurance - a strong commitment to training and professional development including an internal skills development program for all manufacturing team members - a generous tuition reimbursement program - company contributions up to 8% of base pay into a 401K retirement account - profit sharing - and product discounts to name a few **What You’ll Be Doing as a Process Engineering Technician 1:** Contributes to basic production problem-solving, process improvement, process control, process implementation and quality assurance in designated manufacturing areas.  As assigned, develops, writes, and/or tests manufacturing processes, tooling requirements, and other manufacturing needs under the direction of Manufacturing Engineers or Supervisory personnel. **Responsibilities as a Process Engineering Technician 1:** - Documents, controls, and maintains basic manufacturing work instructions and other support documentation materials - Assists in troubleshooting and analysis of basic parts, process, and tooling issues in manufacturing and assembly - Assists higher level technicians in evaluation, follow-up, and verification of new and existing tooling and fixturing needs in manufacturing  - Analyzes and implements basic and repetitive Document Change Orders (DCOs), internal/external audits, and training programs.  Assists in more basic analysis and implementations - Assists in cost/benefit analysis and reporting as assigned on specific well-defined projects - Applies “Lean” manufacturing practices in process development - Maintains safe work environment and employs ergonomically safe practices into manufacturing processes - Performs other duties as assigned **Skills and Experiences You’ll Need as a Process Engineering Technician 1:** - Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of work-related experience in basic machining operations, assembly or quality assurance processes and procedures.  Drafting and CAD practices preferred - An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered - Able to use computer software tools for effective design/process analysis and presentations - Requires a basic understanding of Lean Manufacturing techniques - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Performs tasks with high degree of accuracy - Knowledge and use of appropriate safety and personal protective equipment required - May be required to operate light tools and basic machinery such as lathes, mills and other machine shop equipment **Work Environment for a Process Engineering Technician 1:** Normal office environment with occasional travel and frequent exposure to manufacturing operations. **For details on positions and to apply, go to**: [www.leupold.com/careers](http://www.leupold.com/careers) **Leupold & Stevens, Inc.** 14400 NW Greenbrier Parkway Beaverton, Oregon 97006 _\* A core business objective at Leupold & Stevens is to maintain a workplace in which each employee can achieve their full potential.  The company was founded on the principle of giving customers and our team members ‘A Square Deal’; to us, this means advocating for the employment opportunities and advancements of all individuals regardless of race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. We resolutely believe all aspects and privileges of employment should be determined by skills and behaviors, not personal identities. We also post the federally required_ [_“Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal”_](https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) _notice for all employees and applicants._ _\* With our commitment to make our_ _**application process and workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities**__, we will provide reasonable accommodations upon request, for an individual applicant to participate in the job application process.  To request an accommodation to the application process, please send an email to_ [_HRDept@Leupold.com_](mailto:HRDept@Leupold.com) _or call (503) 646-9171 and a Leupold & Stevens representative will contact you._ _\* Leupold + Stevens, Inc. is a_ _**drug free workplace**__.  All final candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check._ _\* Leupold + Stevens, Inc. complies with all applicable_ _**FAR & DFAR regulations**__._ _\*_ _**We hire U.S. citizens and persons lawfully authorized to work in the U.S**__. All new employees must complete an INS Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9). Positions may require a deemed export control license for compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Placement is contingent on Leupold + Stevens, Inc.’s ability to apply for and obtain an export control license on your behalf._ ## Apply [Apply at Leupold + Stevens, Inc.](https://apply.workable.com/leupold/j/EDA5D2731E/apply) --- Powered by [Workable](https://www.workable.com)