Engineering Technician

Key Responsibilities

• Build, assemble, and modify test rigs and experimental setups under the direction of project engineers
• Fabricate and assemble engineering units and mechanical assemblies from drawings, CAD models, and verbal direction
• Operate and maintain laser ablation manufacturing equipment, including setup, fixturing, and quality checks of finished parts
• Perform post-processing of 3D-printed parts (support removal, curing, surface finishing, inspection) across FDM and SLA workflows
• Perform routine and preventive maintenance on lab, shop, and test equipment; troubleshoot issues and coordinate repairs
• Support engineers during test campaigns — setup, instrumentation hookup, teardown, and hardware turnaround
• Maintain an organized, safe, and well-stocked shop and lab environment, including tracking consumables and tooling
• Document builds, maintenance activities, and as-built configurations clearly and consistently
• Flag design or manufacturability issues early and suggest practical improvements

Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications: 2+ years of hands-on experience as a technician, machinist, fabricator, or in a similar mechanical/manufacturing role (relevant trade school, military, or maker experience counts)
• Ability to read and work from engineering drawings, assembly instructions, and CAD models
• Proficiency with common hand and power tools, precision measurement tools (calipers, micrometers), and general shop equipment
• Experience with mechanical assembly — fasteners, fittings, torque specs, and careful handling of precision hardware
• Familiarity with 3D printing (FDM and/or SLA) and post-processing workflows, or demonstrated ability to learn quickly
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and documentation habits
• Comfortable working independently on assigned tasks while coordinating with multiple engineers

Nice to Have

• Experience operating laser-based manufacturing or cutting equipment
• Experience maintaining or repairing lab, test, or manufacturing equipment
• Exposure to aerospace, cleanroom, or other high-reliability hardware environments
• Basic machining skills (mill, lathe) or welding/soldering experience
• Familiarity with fluid systems (tubing, fittings, leak checks) or test instrumentation