Manufacturing Engineering Technician III - Assembly

Now Hiring: Manufacturing Engineering Technician III - Assembly | St. Paul, MN

Location: St. Paul, MN
Pay: $30/hr
Schedule: 1st Shift | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Work Environment: Fully onsite
Overtime: Minimal

We are seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineering Technician to support the build, integration, testing, and continuous improvement of electro-mechanical assemblies used in drone-based agricultural sensing systems.

This is a great opportunity for an engineer who enjoys working directly with hardware, troubleshooting technical issues, and supporting production. Recent graduates with strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on experience are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform technical assembly and integration of electro-mechanical components
• Support wired assembly and box builds
• Perform system checkout, testing, fault isolation, and debugging
• Complete optical assembly, alignment, and focusing
• Perform diagnostic analysis and repair of damaged equipment
• Support production design updates and design-for-manufacturing improvements
• Work with electrical hardware engineers on circuit card assembly requirements
• Support CCA programming and system testing
• Document checkout and test results
• Assist with production scheduling and material availability
• Investigate and resolve product defects and production issues
• Support flight testing
• Maintain engineering drawings, design updates, and production documentation
• Coordinate technical documentation with third-party contract manufacturers
• Support quality assurance processes with contract manufacturing partners

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Mechanics
• Minimum 1 year of experience with PTC Creo
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to interpret technical requirements independently
• Ability to work effectively within an engineering and production team
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and spend approximately 75% of the workday on your feet
• Ability to obtain FAA Part 107 certification within three months of employment

Candidates with previous assembly, production, manufacturing, electromechanical, or hands-on engineering experience are strongly encouraged to apply.

Interested or know someone who may be a fit? Send me a message to learn more.

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