Engineering Technician III
$66,560–$74,880 year
On-siteBloomington, Minnesota, United States
Job Summary
Conduct engineering lab testing on electro-mechanical assemblies, components, and prototype equipment in accordance with engineering direction, test plans, and safety requirements. Assemble, wire, modify, and troubleshoot prototype electro-mechanical assemblies, including harnesses, sensors, and test fixtures. Perform electrical diagnostics using appropriate tools and equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, data acquisition systems, and related monitoring equipment. Document test setup procedures, observations, data, and results in a clear technical way using approved documentation systems. Support engineering investigations by identifying abnormal operating conditions and communicating findings to engineers. Maintain a safe, organized, and compliant lab environment, including proper use of PPE, lockout/tagout practices where applicable, electrical safety practices, and housekeeping standards. Collaborate with engineering, quality, manufacturing, and operations teams to support new product development, sustaining engineering, and continuous improvement activities. Work 9AM-3PM Monday-Friday with some flexibility, with possibility to work from home part of the time. Must be willing to travel between Chaska and Bloomington facilities.
Required Qualifications
- Associate degree, technical diploma, military technical training, or equivalent hands-on experience in electrical, electro-mechanical, automation, controls, instrumentation, or related technical field
- Relevant experience working in an engineering lab, product development, manufacturing engineering, testing, maintenance, automation, or electro-mechanical troubleshooting environment
- Strong hands-on ability to wire, assemble, modify, and troubleshoot electro-mechanical systems using schematics, wiring diagrams, drawings, work instructions, and engineering direction
- Working knowledge of sensors, switches, relays, actuators, motors, power supplies, control panels, PLC or embedded controller interfaces, and basic control logic
- Ability to conduct electrical diagnostics and measurements safely and accurately using common electrical tests and monitoring equipment
- Experience using software-based tools for equipment operation, test monitoring, data logging, diagnostics, or analysis
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, bills of material, test procedures, and engineering documentation
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, prioritize multiple lab activities, and collaborate effectively with engineers and cross-functional team members
- Commitment to safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement in a hands-on engineering lab environment
- Must be willing to travel between Chaska and Bloomington facilities
- 9AM-3PM Monday-Friday with some flexibility on hours and possibility to work from home part of the time
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