Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Technologist – Hands-On Manufacturing

Protocase Inc./45Drives Ltd.•Wilmington, NC

23h•$58,000 - $72,000•Onsite

About The Position

This is a hands-on engineering technologist role focused on assessing manufacturing issues, troubleshooting directly on the floor, and developing permanent, practical fixes. We’re looking for someone with a mechanical or electrical background who enjoys working close to equipment, stations, and processes—and who is comfortable learning by doing. What the first 6 months will likely look like: Heavy involvement in the setup, commissioning, and troubleshooting of industrial equipment Verifying that production stations are: Installed and configured according to manufacturer specifications Aligned with Protocase’s mass customization framework Diagnosing issues related to equipment performance, reliability, safety, or process flow Working closely with operators, technicians, and engineers to ensure stations function as intended Helping stabilize and optimize new or existing equipment before moving into longer-term improvements Longer-term, this role may evolve as we learn where this person creates the most value. While we don’t have the final shape of the role defined today, our hope is that this person becomes a primary driver of identifying improvement opportunities on the floor and implementing innovative solutions to solve real manufacturing problems.

Requirements

Education: Diploma or degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, or equivalent hands-on experience
Experience: 2–5 years in a manufacturing, engineering, automation, or technical environment is an asset—but we’re open to varied experience levels
Strong mechanical and/or electrical aptitude with a desire to keep learning
Interest or experience with industrial equipment, manufacturing processes, CNC machinery, automation, or controls
Comfort working through ambiguity and undefined problems
Organized, self-directed, and able to manage multiple priorities

Responsibilities

Assess manufacturing issues directly on the production floor and troubleshoot hands-on
Identify root causes—not just symptoms—and help develop permanent, sustainable fixes
Set up, validate, and optimize production stations and industrial equipment
Support equipment selection, installation, commissioning, and refinement
Work hands-on with mechanical systems, electrical components, sensors, wiring, fixtures, and tooling (depending on background)
Observe processes in real-world conditions and use data and testing to validate improvements
Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure solutions work for operators, not just in theory
Help embed improvements into standard operations once validated

Benefits

Training & Growth – Leadership development, technical skill-building, coaching, and room to grow as the role evolves
Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability coverage
401(k) Retirement Plan – With company participation after eligibility
Paid Time Off – Vacation that increases with tenure, plus paid holidays
Team & Social Events – Regular team lunches and seasonal events
Life in Wilmington, NC – Coastal living, mild winters, short commutes, and a growing tech and manufacturing community

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