Engineering Technician

Location: Greensboro, NC

Schedule: Full-Time, On-Site 1st Shift 7:30am to 4:30pm M-F

A growing manufacturing and engineering operation in Greensboro is seeking an Engineering Technician to support product testing, equipment setup, troubleshooting, and engineering projects on the production floor. This position is hands-on and ideal for someone who enjoys technical work, problem solving, and working closely with engineers to improve performance and reliability of component-level products.

What You Will Do

• Set up and operate test equipment, fixtures, and instrumentation for product validation
• Perform mechanical, hydraulic, and performance testing to engineering specifications
• Record test results, measurements, and findings with accuracy and attention to detail
• Assist in troubleshooting mechanical, hydraulic, or functional issues during testing
• Use SolidWorks and engineering drawings to support test setup, part checks, and documentation
• Install and monitor sensors, gauges, and data collection devices as needed
• Support engineering change orders, prototype builds, and product development activities
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safety-focused lab/test environment

Qualifications

• Hands-on mechanical aptitude with experience setting up equipment, tools, or test fixtures
• Familiarity with hydraulics, fluid power, pressure/flow systems, or related equipment preferred
• Ability to read and work from engineering drawings, schematics, and technical instructions
• SolidWorks experience required or strong willingness/ability to train quickly
• Ability to collect data, complete test documentation, and work within structured processes
• Experience with gauges, calipers, micrometers, or basic dimensional measurement tools
• Strong problem-solving mindset and comfort working with engineers and cross-functional teams

Preferred Backgrounds

Candidates may come from:

• Test lab technician
• Mechanical or hydraulic technician
• Automotive, HVAC, aerospace, or industrial equipment tech
• Quality or validation technician
• Military mechanical or armament maintenance roles
• SolidWorks-capable production or maintenance technicians

The Ideal Candidate

• Is mechanically strong, detail-oriented, and curious about how things work
• Enjoys technical work, testing, and problem-solving
• Can work independently once trained and communicate clearly with engineering
• Wants a role that is more varied and technical than traditional production or machine operation