Engineering Technician Supervisor Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Role Summary

As our Engineering Technician Supervisor, you will lead a team of engineering technicians supporting mechanical and electrical assembly, NPI product builds, and prototype equipment setup. This is a highly hands-on leadership role-you'll assign work, unblock issues in real time, ensure builds meet schedule and quality standards, and track and approve timecards and labor hours for your team. You'll coordinate and deliver on-the-job training, helping technicians develop the craftsmanship and technical skills needed to build, test, and refine electro-mechanical systems safely, consistently, and efficiently. Your leadership will directly influence product readiness, prototype quality, and the pace at which new products move from development into production.

Responsibilities:

• Directly supervise engineering technicians supporting mechanical and electrical assembly, NPI product builds, and prototype equipment setup, managing daily work assignments and floor coverage.
• Own day-to-day execution of technician work, ensuring schedules, quality, and safety standards are met while escalating issues and risks in real time.
• Track, review, and approve timecards, labor hours, and overtime for the technician team, supporting labor efficiency and project planning.
• Coordinate, deliver, and document on-the-job training for new and existing technicians, building proficiency in assembly, fabrication, troubleshooting, and test methods.
• Work hands-on alongside the team to support installation, wiring, and commissioning of manufacturing and pilot equipment.
• Partner with engineers on prototype iterations, test fixture development, and continuous improvement initiatives; support design for manufacturability (DFM) reviews and feedback loops.
• Assist in and oversee product and process validation activities, including execution of qualification protocols and data collection.
• Ensure adherence to safety standards and protocols, especially when working with high-voltage or mechanical systems, proactively identifying and correcting hazards.
• Develop and maintain reports that provide clear visibility to leadership on technician team progress, risks, and corrective actions.
• Create a positive, accountable team culture through coaching, performance feedback, and corrective action, including addressing performance concerns and administering discipline when necessary.
• Maintain organization of development area and tool spaces.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 7+ years of experience in assembly, testing, or support of electro-mechanical equipment or NPI builds, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or lead role.
• Proven experience leading day-to-day technician work in a fast-paced engineering or manufacturing environment, including work assignment and schedule execution.
• Experience managing labor and timekeeping, including tracking and approving timecards, overtime, and shift coverage.
• Proficient with hand tools, power tools, shear, breaker, hydraulic press, and manual fabrication techniques, such as soldering, crimping, and machining; machine shop experience is a plus.
• Basic understanding of electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems, including the ability to troubleshoot and rework.
• Experience with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD) and interpreting technical drawings.
• Demonstrated ability to read and work from electromechanical diagrams or multi-discipline engineering documentation.
• Experience coordinating and delivering on-the-job training and coaching technicians through changing processes.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to provide clear direction, real-time feedback, and corrective action when required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand or bend for extended periods, and operate safely in an industrial lab setting.
• Commitment to safety and EHS best practices in an industrial lab or manufacturing environment.

Bonus Qualifications:

• • Associate's degree in a technical discipline (e.g., mechanical, electrical, manufacturing technology) or equivalent hands-on experience preferred.
  • Proficiency in SolidWorks for interpreting and working with complex CAD models.
  • Strong foundation in electrical systems
  • Prior experience in NPI builds, pilot lines, or early-stage product validation.
  • Experience working in Agile development environments, including task management and sprint planning using Scrum methodologies and tools like Jira and Confluence
  • Familiarity with PLC systems.
  • Forklift certified preferable.