Engineering Tech

NuAire • Plymouth, MN

7d • $60,000 - $80,000

About The Position

The Engineering Technician provides plantwide technical support for all product lines at NuAire’s Niagara Plant. The role serves as a liaison between Manufacturing and Engineering, helping resolve production issues, improve manufacturing processes, and ensure products are built safely, consistently, and to specification. Support is based on plant priorities and is not limited to one department or production line.

The position includes troubleshooting production and build issues, coordinating engineering review and approved rework, supporting process improvements, maintaining manufacturing documentation, investigating non-conformances, and helping train employees when processes change. The Engineering Technician spends time on the production floor observing processes and working directly with the teams who use them.

Salary range: $60,000 to $80,000 per year. Starting wage depends on experience level.

Requirements

• Technical degree in Manufacturing Technology, Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, or a related field; equivalent experience is considered.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, blueprints, electrical schematics, and bills of material (BOMs).
• Experience using precision measuring instruments and manufacturing tools.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with CAD software, ERP/MRP systems, and tooling and fixture design.
• Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and Root Cause Analysis experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Respond to technical issues across all Niagara product lines, from assembly through testing and pack-out.
• Troubleshoot build issues involving drawings, bills of material, work instructions, tooling, fixtures, equipment, and product fit or function.
• Serve as the primary liaison between Manufacturing and Engineering for production-related design issues.
• Document and send issues to Engineering for review and correction, then coordinate approved rework with Manufacturing and Quality.
• Partner with operators and production leaders to identify the cause of recurring problems and put effective corrections in place.
• Support the design, testing, and implementation of fixtures, tools, and process improvements that improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Create and update manufacturing documentation, including work instructions and process layouts, through the established review and approval process.
• Work with Quality and Engineering to investigate non-conformances, document findings, and verify corrective actions.
• Support training when a new or revised process is introduced to production.
• Track open technical issues, communicate status and next steps, and escalate items that require engineering decisions or additional resources.
• Spend time on the production floor observing processes and working directly with the teams who use them.

Benefits

• Competitive wage
• Full benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree