Engineering Technician

DISCOVER

• Play a hands-on role in testing, troubleshooting, and improving electro-mechanical systems in a fast-paced lab environment.
• Generate reliable test data, identify trends, and uncover root causes of failures.
• Set up and implement component and system tests, build and maintain test fixtures, and ensure test results are clearly documented and communicated.
• Use technical judgment and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings, and technical documentation.
• Serve as a technical resource within the lab, supporting junior technicians, sharing standard processes, and helping improve test methods, data collection, and reporting processes.
• Collaborate with Engineering teams to translate test insights into corrective actions and product improvements.

YOUR RIPPLE EFFECT

• Perform component and system testing in support of new product development and product improvement, including setup, execution, and detailed documentation of results.
• Build, modify, and maintain test setups and fixtures, integrating instrumentation, data acquisition systems, and automation platforms.
• Support automated test setups using platforms such as PLCs, Raspberry Pi, Arduino, or similar technologies.
• Create and maintain test procedures, test reports, and standard work to support repeatability and continuous improvement.
• Collect, organize, and analyze test data using Excel and other tools to identify trends, variation, and potential failure patterns.
• Analyze field and warranty data and collaborate with Engineering teams to perform failure analysis and root cause investigations.
• Serve as a technical resource for the lab, guiding junior technicians on test methods, troubleshooting approaches, and best practices.
• Manage multiple test activities with minimal supervision while maintaining accuracy, safety, and documentation quality.

What You Bring

• Associate degree in Electromechanical Engineering Technology, Electronics Engineering Technology, or a related field preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in testing, troubleshooting, or engineering lab environments.
• Strong experience with electro-mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings, CAD drawings, and technical documentation.
• Experience testing and troubleshooting electronic circuits, AC/DC electrical systems, sensors, controllers, and other electrical or electronic components preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, with strong emphasis on Excel for data analysis, trending, and reporting.
• Familiarity with data acquisition systems and automated test setups.
• Experience with automation and control platforms such as PLCs, Raspberry Pi, Arduino, or similar systems (preferred).
• Knowledge of network connectivity and communication technologies, including Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and connected device interfaces.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and statistical skills, including interpreting graphical data and identifying trends.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams in a multi-tasking environment.

What You'll Get

• Exceptional health and wellness benefits.
• Paid time off.
• Company bonus.
• Profit sharing.
• 401(k) match.
• Education assistance.
• and much more.

Physical Requirements

• The employee must frequently lift and move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Hiring Range

• $19.90 - $35.00

Company

• Watkins Wellness
• Shift 1 (United States of America)
• Full time

Company Information

• Watkins is an equal opportunity employer and we strive to employ the most qualified individuals for every position.
• The Company makes employment decisions only based on merit. It is the Company’s policy to prohibit discrimination in any employment opportunity (including but not limited to recruitment, employment, promotion, salary increases, benefits, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment) based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical/mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, height, weight or any other such characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
• The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all people involved in the operations of the Company regardless of where the employee is located and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company.
• Watkins is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an Internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees in the United States. Please click on the following links for more information.
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