Engineering Tech

NuAire, Inc. • Plymouth, MN

8d • $60,000 - $80,000

About The Position

NuAire, Inc. is a public company that manufactures life science laboratory equipment for the research and healthcare industry. The Engineering Technician provides plantwide technical support for all product lines at the NuAire Niagara Plant. The position serves as a liaison between Manufacturing and Engineering, resolving production issues, improving manufacturing processes, and helping 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 role involves working on the production floor with operators and production leaders, troubleshooting issues from assembly through testing and pack-out, coordinating production-related design issues with Engineering, and supporting process improvements, documentation, training, and corrective actions.

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.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and Root Cause Analysis.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.

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 submit issues for Engineering review and correction, then coordinate approved rework with Manufacturing and Quality.
• Partner with operators and production leaders to identify causes of recurring problems and implement effective corrections.
• 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 issues requiring 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
• Education Level: Associate degree