Engineering Technician

ACCO Brands•Lake Zurich, IL

About The Position

A company with a pioneering past and a purposeful future. At ACCO Brands, we are united by a common purpose, to empower our consumers to feel good when they work, learn, and play. For more than a century we have developed and nurtured brands that enable people to work with more productivity, learn with more confidence, and play with more enjoyment. We are passionate about a winning culture where we grow together, driving business, professional growth, and success. We invite you to be part of a team that is grounded in a history of category-leading brands and products and focused on positioning our company for the future. Job Summary We are seeking an Engineering Technician to join our Product Development team. This hands-on role is ideal for someone who enjoys building, testing, troubleshooting, and refining prototype machines as they progress toward mass production. The Engineering Technician will support lab testing, perform technical tasks, assist engineers with complex electromechanical products, and help maintain an organized and effective engineering lab environment. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to an engineering-focused department that supports ACCO Brands’ continued growth, product innovation, and profitability.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
Minimum of 2 years of experience in a technical laboratory, product development, manufacturing, or service environment.
Experience with electromechanical or electronic repair, assembly, troubleshooting, or fabrication.
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Ability to understand and apply health, safety, and lab best practices.
Strong teamwork, communication, time-management, and organizational skills.
Ability to travel internationally, if required.

Nice To Haves

Associate Degree in Engineering Technology, Mathematics, Science, or a related technical field preferred.
Experience with 3D modeling and basic drawing creation using SolidWorks is a plus.

Responsibilities

Conduct product and prototype validation testing, run experiments, collect, analyze and document test data, troubleshoot prototypes and machines, and use specialized tools and equipment to support development activities.
Assemble, modify, and repair test machines and prototype equipment.
Provide hands-on support to engineers throughout the development process.
Inspect, maintain, and reorder materials, components, and lab supplies; support the organization, cleanliness, and readiness of lab equipment and work areas.
Work closely with engineers and cross-functional team members to refine designs, resolve technical issues, improve product performance, and support successful project execution.