Engineering Technician – 1st Shift

Recruiting Partner: Kimmerly Moore

Greensboro, North Carolina | Manufacturing | Not Remote | $49,920 to $52,000 | Job ID: 169431

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Engineering Technician

Location: Greensboro, NC

Schedule: Full-Time, On-Site 1st Shift 7:30am to 4:30pm M-F

A growing manufacturing and engineering operation in Greensboro is seeking an Engineering Technician to support product testing, equipment setup, troubleshooting, and engineering projects on the production floor. This position is hands-on and ideal for someone who enjoys technical work, problem solving, and working closely with engineers to improve performance and reliability of component-level products.


What You Will Do

  • Set up and operate test equipment, fixtures, and instrumentation for product validation
  • Perform mechanical, hydraulic, and performance testing to engineering specifications
  • Record test results, measurements, and findings with accuracy and attention to detail
  • Assist in troubleshooting mechanical, hydraulic, or functional issues during testing
  • Use SolidWorks and engineering drawings to support test setup, part checks, and documentation
  • Install and monitor sensors, gauges, and data collection devices as needed
  • Support engineering change orders, prototype builds, and product development activities
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safety-focused lab/test environment

Qualifications

  • Hands-on mechanical aptitude with experience setting up equipment, tools, or test fixtures
  • Familiarity with hydraulics, fluid power, pressure/flow systems, or related equipment preferred
  • Ability to read and work from engineering drawings, schematics, and technical instructions
  • SolidWorks experience required or strong willingness/ability to train quickly
  • Ability to collect data, complete test documentation, and work within structured processes
  • Experience with gauges, calipers, micrometers, or basic dimensional measurement tools
  • Strong problem-solving mindset and comfort working with engineers and cross-functional teams

Preferred Backgrounds

Candidates may come from:

  • Test lab technician
  • Mechanical or hydraulic technician
  • Automotive, HVAC, aerospace, or industrial equipment tech
  • Quality or validation technician
  • Military mechanical or armament maintenance roles
  • SolidWorks-capable production or maintenance technicians

The Ideal Candidate

  • Is mechanically strong, detail-oriented, and curious about how things work
  • Enjoys technical work, testing, and problem-solving
  • Can work independently once trained and communicate clearly with engineering
  • Wants a role that is more varied and technical than traditional production or machine operation

 

JOB ID: 169431

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