Engineering Technician

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist engineers to create, modify, and test new and existing products
• Support product design, development, and manufacturing preparation-ramp, building prototypes, fixtures, and test samples to validate concepts and accelerate rollout
• Conduct experiments and investigations under the guidance of Engineers
• Analyze operations and engineering processes and offer suggestions for improvement
• Use standard tools such as lathes, mills, drills (and related) to build samples or test concepts; leverage test and measurement equipment to validate performance

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Track record of working collaboratively across departments to solve technical / product problems
• Hands-on, practical product development approach with demonstrated focus on prototyping, sample-development, and testing  
• Strong prioritization, time- management, and self-motivation skills; high energy and focus
• Strong project management orientation
• Strong written and verbal communication

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• 2-yrs experience as a technician, apprentice, or equivalent in an engineering and/or manufacturing environment
• Hands-on experience developing and building tools, fixtures, and/or prototype products
• Experience interpreting and refining engineering drawings
• Experience with rolling shutters, window treatments, door systems, or windows is a plus
• Associates degree in Engineering or Manufacturing Technology or equivalent preferred

COMPUTER SKILLS:

• Proficiency with CAD / CAE software
• Experience with measurement and mechanical testing systems in toolroom and/or protype-lab environments 
• Proficiency with MSOffice

COMPENSATION:

• Base salary commensurate with experience
• Eligible for Personal Performance Bonus + Company-wide profit sharing
• Fully paid employee health and basic life insurance
• 401k- 100% company match up to 10% (after 1 yr.)
• Paid Vacation