Mechanical Engineering Technician I

The Engineer Technician I role is an entry-level support position for the Engineering department.  Under close supervision, this position performs assignments designed to support more experienced Engineering personnel.

The Engineer Technician I may be guided or assisted by another Engineers, Engineering Aides or Technicians. This position has no direct reports and is not directly responsible for managing others.

• AA degree in Engineering Design, Engineering Technology, or Related Field. - Preferred

• Must be able to perform each essential duty with a high degree of satisfaction.
• Work effectively in cross-functional teams, collaborating with individuals from diverse fields such as engineering, product, and more to achieve common design goals.
• The experience and skill requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job.
• Qualified candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

To successfully perform the essential functions of this job, an individual must be willing and able to:

• Travel as needed.
• Sit at a desk or computer for extended periods of time.
• Move about the office and factory with occasional lifting, bending, and reaching.
• Dial, hear and respond to telephone calls and inquiries.
• Communicate effectively (visually and verbally) with internal and external contacts.
• Meet requirements of daily attendance on job for a full, continuous work schedule.

• 0-2 years’ experience in a related field.
• General knowledge of mechanical and control components and application of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria in completing a sequence of related Engineering tasks.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Exposure and a general understanding of the following software packages is required:

• 2-D CAD (AutoCAD or equivalent)
• 3-D CAD (SolidWorks)
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Visio, etc.)

• Exposure and a general understanding of the following software packages is a plus:

• Epicor

• Ability to read, understand and implement electronic and paper based pneumatic and hydraulic schematics.
• Possesses effective communication skills, a positive “get-it-done” attitude, and the ability to work as part of a team in a demanding production environment.

The successful candidate for advancement has:

• Good knowledge of company equipment, mechanical, and fluid power systems.
• Good application of company’s engineering processes and lean product development practices.
• Ability to work in teams and follow direction.
• Ability to flex tasks on a moment’s notice.