Engineering Technician Supervisor

About the role

Andrews Cooper is seeking an Engineering Technician Supervisor to replace a retiring Technician Manager. This role is for someone passionate about solving complex engineering problems, creating a safe work environment, and making an impact in the world of Automation. The position involves managing a team at a higher strategic level while moving away from back-breaking technician work.

Core values we embody

• Help Each Other Win – AC values winning as a team over personal recognition. Go out of your way to help a teammate and the team succeed.
• Own It – Don't wait for someone else to clear the way. Recognize opportunities to improve, and when obstacles arise, join forces to overcome them.
• Be Cool – Be self-aware, maintain a positive attitude, prioritize emotional intelligence, and maintain composure under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage employees, safety, and quality on custom automation builds.
• Create process documentation as needed to maintain quality and safety standards.
• Lead technicians supporting mechanical, electrical, and system-level builds and testing.
• Oversee day-to-day lab and shop operations, including scheduling, workload balancing, and priorities.
• Work through resourcing issues with the management team with grace and candor.
• Ensure adherence to Andrews Cooper standards, safety practices, and quality processes.
• Provide hands-on technical guidance for assembly, troubleshooting, and test activities.
• Partner with engineering leadership to support project execution and delivery timelines.
• Mentor, coach, and develop technicians through feedback, training, and career growth support.

Basic qualifications

• 5+ years of professional hands-on experience as a Safety Manager, Technician Manager, or Automation Manager.
• 5+ years of experience building complex non-standardized equipment or products.
• A passion for keeping employees safe while working on complex equipment & electrical wiring.
• Natural leadership ability.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented leadership style.
• Up to 10% of travel may be required between locations.
• Ability to travel for work-related purposes as needed; access to reliable transportation is required due to the nature of our business and multiple client sites.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Background checks are required.

Preferred qualifications

• Knowledge of safety and/or quality assurance practices related to mechanical assembly and basic electrical wiring or testing.
• Ability to read and interpret CAD models, drawings, electrical schematics, pneumatic schematics, and work instructions.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance; health savings accounts (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), employee assistance programs (EAP), and dependent savings accounts (DSA).
• Paid leave for maternity and paternity for birth or adoption.
• Generous PTO for vacation, sick, community service, and 8 paid holidays.
• In-office snacks, coffee, and sponsored lunches.
• 401k retirement plan with 3% employer contribution.
• Access to hands-on mentorship to advance professional skills and an educational reimbursement.

Pay

Base Salary: $80,000.00 - $135,000.00. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.