Engineering Technician

Job Summary

We are seeking a full-time Engineering Technician to support product development and work directly with engineers and the product team — building prototypes, testing, working on vehicles, and providing solutions to technical problems.

Primary Responsibilities

• Build physical prototypes for the product engineers.
• Conduct various experiments involving pressure, force, airflow, heat transfer, lifecycle, and destructive testing.
• Document results and present data to engineers in a clear manner.
• Inspect, package, and manufacture select products.
• Create written install guides for new and existing products.
• Remove and replace (R&R) parts on vehicles for product engineers.
• 3D scan various parts of the vehicle for space claim.
• Maintain all equipment and machines in the shop; maintain and continuously improve overall shop safety.
• Champion growth and change for the department and the company — always excited for the next challenge.

Qualifications

• A personal passion for auto products and the industry — nobody knows what a car enthusiast wants in a product better than a car enthusiast.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment, including welding, material selection, and assembly methods.
• Strong timeliness and attention to detail.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Electromechanical experience building custom machinery or test rigs is a plus
• Ability to use 3D modeling software; read and create 2D drawings is a plus
• Hands-on experience with vehicles (professional or general mechanics) is a plus

What You Bring

• Drive — You don’t wait to be pointed at work. You identify what needs to happen and make it happen.
• Grit — You grind through hard problems, absorb setbacks, and come back sharper. The work isn’t always clean, and you’re fine with that.
• Emotional intelligence — You read rooms, build trust across functions and seniority levels, and know when to push and when to listen.
• Team-first orientation — You understand that individual wins don’t mean much if the team loses. You pick up what needs picking up.
• Winner’s mentality — You keep score, hold yourself to a high standard, and genuinely care about outcomes — not just activity.
• Enthusiast mindset — You get the customer because in some way you are the customer. Passion for cars, performance, or the broader enthusiast culture is a genuine differentiator here.

Education & Experience

• S. in Engineering Technology or related degree. A H.S. diploma with 5+ years’ experience in a relatable field may substitute for a degree.
• Two to five years’ experience executing various experiments and building prototypes, both with and without technical drawings from engineers.

Our Core Values

• TEAMWORK: Together, we create wins! We win as a unit. Collaboration isn’t a soft skill here — it’s how work gets done. We have each other’s backs and celebrate shared success.
• MOTORHEADS: Built for car enthusiasts, by car enthusiasts. We build for people who care deeply about their vehicles — because that’s who we are. Genuine enthusiasm for the craft isn’t optional; it drives everything.
• INNOVATION: Innovate or die. We don’t preserve the status quo. We challenge assumptions, explore new solutions, and bring a restless curiosity to every category and every problem.
• SERVICE: Going beyond to be the best. We hold ourselves to a higher standard in everything — for our customers, our channel partners, and each other. Good enough is never good enough.
• HEART: It drives us forward. We bring genuine passion to the work. Heart is what separates going through the motions from making something worth being proud of. We care.
• INTEGRITY: Honestly? We are passionate professionals. We do what we say, say what we mean, and own our outcomes. Trust is the foundation of every relationship — with teammates, customers, and partners alike.

Working Conditions

• Full-time, on-site role based at Mishimoto’s Garnet Valley, PA headquarters
• Shop, garage, and machine shop environment with regular exposure to power tools and equipment
• Must be able to lift 50 lb.
• Must be capable of standing, maneuvering, and working on vehicles for up to 8 hours per day.
• Must be comfortable working in a garage and machine shop environment.
• Light travel (less than 5%) may be required.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive a manual transmission.