Engineering Technician

Engineering Technician

Location: Maryland Heights, MO
Job Type: Full-time, in-office
Compensation: Starting at $30.00 per hour plus 10% annual incentive opportunity. Actual starting pay will be based on experience, skills, and overall qualifications. This is a non-exempt position and pay is subject to overtime based on hours worked.

About the Role

We are looking for an Engineering Technician to support the development, testing, and validation of innovative products that help solve corrosion challenges across a variety of industries. This role plays a critical part in turning engineering concepts into working prototypes, test systems, and production ready solutions.

This position is a strong fit for someone who enjoys hands on technical work, troubleshooting complex problems, and working closely with engineers throughout the product development process. You will help build prototypes, conduct testing, analyze results, and support continuous improvement efforts that contribute directly to product quality and innovation.

What You'll Do

Product Development and Testing

• Build, assemble, modify, and maintain prototypes, test fixtures, and experimental equipment
• Support product validation, reliability, environmental, and performance testing activities
• Set up instrumentation, sensors, data acquisition systems, and measurement equipment
• Conduct tests according to engineering procedures and accurately document results
• Collect, organize, and analyze test data while identifying observations and potential issues
• Assist engineers in evaluating product performance and validating design improvements

Troubleshooting and Technical Support

• Troubleshoot prototype, equipment, and test setup issues
• Recommend practical solutions to improve testing efficiency and product performance
• Support engineering change activities throughout the product development lifecycle
• Fabricate and assemble mechanical and electromechanical components using hand and power tools
• Assist with prototype builds and development projects across multiple disciplines

Laboratory Operations and Documentation

• Maintain engineering laboratory equipment, tools, and workspaces
• Ensure safe and efficient operation of laboratory and testing environments
• Create and maintain test reports, records, photographs, and technical documentation
• Manage and organize engineering test requests and priorities
• Track and report key performance metrics related to testing activities
• Provide training on laboratory equipment and procedures when needed

Cross Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Product Development, Manufacturing, and Quality teams
• Support timely completion of development projects and testing activities
• Communicate testing progress, findings, and recommendations to stakeholders
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that improve product quality and reliability

Travel

• Occasional travel may be required