Engineering Support Technician

AWE•Horsham, PA

12d

About The Position

The Engineering Support Technician 1 provides technical and operational support across product development, CAD modeling, reverse engineering, quality assurance, and prototype manufacturing. The role includes producing technical documentation, supporting dimensional inspections, creating product models, and assisting with manufacturing processes and continuous improvement. The technician collaborates with R&D and Manufacturing to validate and optimize product fitments and completes assigned technical work to established time and quality standards.

Requirements

0–3 years of hands-on experience in a technical or precision manufacturing environment.
Proficiency in CAD/CAM software, 3D laser-scanning applications, and reverse-engineering software platforms.
Strong ability to interpret engineering blueprints and technical schematics.
Advanced mathematical capability applied to measurement and problem-solving.
Competence in operating precision hand tools, measurement instrumentation, and shop equipment.
Ability to maintain high productivity to meet strict project milestones and throughput targets.
Adaptability in a fast-paced, high-precision R&D and manufacturing environment.
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
Ability to lift, carry, or move items up to approximately 55 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Technology, or equivalent technical accreditation preferred.

Responsibilities

Interpret engineering drawings and assist in drafting technical schematics and production models.
Design and deploy custom inspection fixtures, gauges, and quality-control tools for dimensional inspections.
Create and maintain product installation instructions.
Use 3D laser-scanning hardware and reverse-engineering software to acquire data.
Process point-cloud data to build accurate 3D CAD modeling environments for engineering teams.
Develop and maintain technical manufacturing documentation and standard operating procedures.
Use CAD and CNC tube-bending software to generate digital product models, collaborating with R&D and Manufacturing to validate and optimize fitments.
Operate fabrication equipment, including bandsaws, tube cutters, deburring machinery, sizing dies, metal benders, and CNC systems.
Complete assigned technical tasks accurately and on time, meeting time and quality standards.
Conduct weekly audits of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and 6S operational standards to support shop-floor compliance.
Propose continuous improvement initiatives for manufacturing processes, tooling capabilities, and equipment efficiency.
Assist with engineering projects as needed.