Engineering Technician

Valmet•Shrewsbury, MA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Engineering Technician I provides hands-on support for engineering development, testing, and product validation. The role assists with assembly, troubleshooting, modification, and testing of mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electromechanical systems. The technician supports engineers developing new products, improving existing designs, and maintaining laboratory and test equipment. The position involves working independently on assigned projects and collaborating with an engineering team. The ideal candidate enjoys practical technical work, solving problems, building and modifying equipment, and supporting projects from concept through testing and validation. They are curious, mechanically minded, dependable, and willing to learn new technologies. Valmet describes its environment as challenging and innovative and offers a compensation structure and benefits package that includes a 401(k) with company match. Employment offers are contingent on a background check and pre-employment drug screen.

Requirements

Associate degree in Electronics, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Engineering Technology, or a related technical field is preferred.
Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
Ability to read engineering drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.
Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications.
Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while managing multiple tasks.

Nice To Haves

Experience with PLC programming and industrial control systems.
Familiarity with National Instruments LabVIEW and data acquisition systems.
Experience with machining, fabrication, or operation of manual and CNC equipment.
Basic programming knowledge in Python, C#, LabVIEW, Ladder Logic, or similar.
Experience with instrumentation, sensors, electrical wiring, and automation equipment.
Experience using hand tools, power tools, machine tools, and test equipment.
Hands-on experience through technical school projects, co-ops, internships, robotics teams, military technical training, makerspaces, automotive projects, or personal technical projects.

Responsibilities

Set up, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory and test equipment.
Assemble, modify, repair, and test mechanical and electromechanical systems.
Assist engineers with prototype development, product testing, validation, and continuous-improvement projects.
Develop and execute test procedures, and collect, analyze, and document test data.
Support PLC-based control systems, instrumentation, sensors, and automated test equipment.
Assist with the development and maintenance of National Instruments LabVIEW applications and data acquisition systems.
Machine, fabricate, and modify test fixtures, tooling, and prototype components.
Support programming and integration of control systems, sensors, and data acquisition hardware.
Maintain accurate test records, reports, drawings, and technical documentation.
Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Operations personnel to resolve technical issues and support project objectives.
Maintain a safe, clean, and organized laboratory and shop environment.
Perform other duties as assigned.