RSD Mechanical Engineering Technician

ROSENBAUER GROUP • Lyons, SD

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanical Engineering Technician provides hands-on technical support to the mechanical engineering team in the design, development, testing, and production of fire apparatus systems. This role bridges engineering design and manufacturing by translating engineering concepts into detailed drawings, prototypes, and validated mechanical solutions. The position supports mechanical sub-systems throughout the full product lifecycle—from concept and prototype through production launch and field support. The Engineer Technician applies mechanical fundamentals, CAD modeling, testing, and troubleshooting to ensure designs are functional, manufacturable, serviceable, and compliant with customer and regulatory requirements. This role works closely with engineers, production teams, suppliers, and quality to resolve mechanical issues and continuously improve product performance.

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• CAD experience preferred.
• 1 - 2 years of structural design/drafting experience is preferred.
• Associate degree in Mechanical Engineering or related is preferred.
• Product data management utilizing CAD and PDM systems.
• Experience in heavy truck systems and/or automotive systems is preferred.
• Understanding manufacturing processes for efficient assembly and serviceability.
• Understanding the custom manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Knowledge of firefighting equipment is preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all parts of organization with technical diagrams.
• Able to Interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• SolidWorks, Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and Solid Works PDM.
• Proficient in your ability to manage multiple and diverse assignments, including analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, problem solving, decision making, and carrying out assigned projects with minimal supervision.
• Ability to evaluate designs to meet the customer’s requirements.
• Must be able to professionally work with vendors.
• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Be able to transfer paper to reality.
• Initiative to achieve results in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to recognize the importance of and adherence to all safety policies to promote a safe working environment, for everyone at the organization

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for mechanical system design, development, and production support activities related to fire apparatus and heavy-duty vehicle platforms.
• Create, revise, and maintain detailed mechanical drawings, assemblies, and Bills of Materials (BOMs) using CAD and PDM systems to support production and engineering changes.
• Support prototype builds, mechanical fit-up, and validation activities by working directly with engineering and manufacturing teams.
• Assist in the development and execution of laboratory, simulation, and field test plans to validate mechanical system performance, durability, and compliance.
• Collect, analyze, and document test data related to mechanical components and systems; identify trends, issues, and improvement opportunities.
• Support troubleshooting of mechanical design, production, and field issues by performing root cause analysis and recommending corrective actions.
• Evaluate customer returns and field failures to determine conformance to design intent, specifications, and performance requirements.
• Support integration of mechanical hardware solutions to meet system-level performance, safety, and regulatory requirements under the direction of engineering leadership.
• Collaborate with suppliers and purchasing to evaluate mechanical components, review technical specifications, and verify parts meet quality and design requirements.
• Assist with documentation required for certifications, regulatory compliance, and internal engineering records.
• Prepare and present project updates, test results, and technical findings to engineering and cross-functional teams.
• Manage multiple technical assignments simultaneously, balancing planned project work with urgent production or field support needs.
• Actively support continuous improvement initiatives related to mechanical design, manufacturability, serviceability, and reliability.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as required by management to meet the needs of the company.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED