Engineering Technician

About the role

We're hiring an Engineering Technician to turn new concepts into real hardware. Reporting to our Lead Engineer, you'll be central to the development process in the R&D build area.

Responsibilities

• Build prototypes, test fixtures, and subassemblies from drawings, sketches, or verbal direction
• Run functional, durability, and validation tests — set up equipment, collect data, document findings
• Create and operate bench tests for mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic subsystems
• Help track down root causes when tests fail or machines come back broken from the field
• Prepare test summaries, build notes, inspection reports, and issue reports for engineering
• Review drawings for fit, function, and manufacturability based on what you see during builds
• Write step-by-step service procedures and validate them by doing the actual repair
• Make minor updates to drawings, assembly documentation, and bills of materials from engineering approved markups (we will teach you how)
• Keep the R&D build area clean, highly organized, stocked, and ready to work

Requirements

• Real hands-on mechanical or electrical experience working on actual equipment
• Ability to read and interpret part drawings, assembly drawings, and schematics
• Experience with hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment
• Strong troubleshooting instincts: you investigate why something failed, you don't just swap parts
• Document clearly enough that engineers and techs can act on it without asking you to explain it
• Comfortable managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment without losing track
• Basic computer skills: spreadsheets, reports, and technical files using Microsoft Office products
• Bonus points for experience with prototype equipment, off-road machinery, robotics, mowers, vehicles, or industrial equipment
• CAD familiarity or hands-on drawing update experience
• Hydraulic, electrical, mechanical, or control system experience
• Welding, fabrication, machining, or electrical harness work

Qualifications

We are not looking for a degreed engineer. This is a hands-on technician position. You need strong mechanical instincts, the ability to read a drawing and build from it, and the discipline to document what you find clearly enough that engineers and service techs can act on it.

Skills

• Hands-on mechanical or electrical experience
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
• Diagnostic and troubleshooting skills
• Documentation and reporting skills
• Basic computer skills
• Attention to detail

Benefits

Compensation commensurate with experience. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation and sick leave, and disability, life, and accident insurance. Hiring subject to background check and drug screen. RC Mowers provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.