Engineering Support Specialist

Automated Equipment LLC; Grand View Mobile Park (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Automated Equipment LLC seeks a detail-oriented engineering support specialist in Minnesota to drive ECO processes, draft and review changes, and collaborate across departments. You will assist with cost estimates, RFQs, and project budgets while maintaining BOMs and technical records.

You will prepare production documentation, support CAD drafting tasks, and help sustain ISO 9001 compliant files with strong Excel data-management skills and AI-assisted workflows.

Qualifications

• Independent self-starter who can solve problems and manage multiple revisions.
• Associate’s degree or 2–4 year technical degree in Manufacturing Technology or related field.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data organization, lookups, and basic automation.
• Comfortable with computers and learning new systems quickly with minimal guidance.
• Basic knowledge of AI tools (ChatGPT, Copilot) to improve documentation and data handling.
• Experience creating or maintaining technical documentation, drawings, or structured data in a high-volume environment.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret specifications and client proposals; clarify project documents for engineers.
• Own the Engineering Change Order (ECO) process: drafting, reviewing, and implementing changes.
• Support engineers with cost estimations, project proposals, and RFQs.
• Set up and maintain production process audit schedules.
• Prepare and maintain BOM, part setup, and related documentation.
• Maintain ISO 9001 quality system documents and revision control.

Skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Associate’s degree in Manufacturing Technology

2–4 year technical degree in related field

Tools

CAD software

AI tools (ChatGPT / Copilot)

Job description

Supports engineering teams with both supporting and technical tasks, helping facilitate the progress of various projects and day-to-day engineering workload.

Key Duties

• Read and interpret specifications and client proposals, conduct research on regulations or requirements, and help clarify project documents for engineers.
• Own the Engineering Change Order (ECO) process: drafting, reviewing, routing, implementing changes across prints, BOMs, specifications, test requirements, and Standard Work Instructions (SWIs).
• Support engineers with cost estimations, project proposals, and project budgets, preparation of contracts and project documentation as well as customer requests for quotes (RFQ's).
• Assist in setting up and maintaining production process audit schedules.
• Part set-up, Bil of Material (BOM), development and maintenance
• Support the development and documentation of Standard Work Instructions SWI's.
• Maintain and update system records, project files, equipment logs, and inventory records, ensuring accurate data management.
• Maintain and manage ISO 9001 quality system documents, including version control, revision tracking to ensure all documents are current, accurate, and accessible to staff/operators.
• Engineering documentation control – organize, manage and maintain needed technical documentation for the engineering department to ensure accurate and current records for all parts produced.

Additional Responsibilities

• Prepare and organize technical drawings or documents, including the use of CAD and related software for drafting and design.
• Collaborate with other departments, clients, and outside vendors to resolve project-related issues or questions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Independent self-starter that can and does problem solve
• Associate's degree or 2-4 year technical degree in Manufacturing Technology, or a related trade program (or equivalent in hands on direct experience).
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, data organization, lookups, basic automation); ability to work quickly and accurately with large datasets.
• Comfortable using computers, software systems, and digital tools at an elevated level; able to learn new systems quickly with minimal guidance.
• Basic knowledge and experience in using AI tools or other software tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot, or similar) to improve efficiency in documentation, data handling, and workflow automation.
• Experience creating or maintaining technical documentation, drawings, or structured data in a demanding environment (high volume repetitive manufacturing).
• Basic understanding of electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, or mechanical drawings preferred but not necessary.
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple revisions, documents, and tasks simultaneously (without error).
• Strong organizational skills with a focus on accuracy, efficiency, and ownership of work.

This role is ideal for those seeking to gain hands-on experience in engineering while managing technical and organizational responsibilities critical to project success.