Engineering Technician

Lancesoft; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Contributions

Critical Illness Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance

Accident Insurance

Other Perks

Job summary

LanceSoft is seeking an Engineering Technician for the 2nd shift in Colorado Springs to provide hands-on troubleshooting and maintenance of manufacturing equipment, test systems, and fixtures. This onsite role focuses on rapid issue resolution, sustaining operations, and coordinating with engineering to keep production running.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree or 2+ years of equivalent experience, strong electrical/mechanical knowledge, and proven problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in a technical field, or at least 2 years of hands-on manufacturing/maintenance experience.
• Experience troubleshooting manufacturing equipment, automated systems, or production test equipment.
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and electro-mechanical systems.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve equipment and process issues.
• Hands-on preventive maintenance and corrective repairs.
• Familiarity with diagnostic tools such as multimeters and basic hand tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced production environment.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily sustaining support for manufacturing operations to maximize equipment availability and minimize downtime.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues involving equipment, fixtures, software, and network connectivity.
• Respond to equipment alarms, failures, and process interruptions promptly.
• Diagnose root causes and implement corrective actions as appropriate.
• Build, modify, troubleshoot, and maintain production fixtures and test equipment.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance on manufacturing equipment and toolsets.
• Replace or repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and electronic components as needed.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings.
• Coordinate with engineering to escalate complex issues and implement permanent solutions.
• Document maintenance activities and repairs in accordance with quality requirements.
• Manage multiple tasks and adjust priorities based on production needs.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, uptime, and efficiency.

Skills

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Maintenance experience

Independent work

Prioritization

Education

Associate degree in technical field

2+ years hands-on experience in manufacturing/maintenance

Tools

Multimeter

Basic hand tools

Job description

Shift: 2nd shift (Mon-Thurs 2pm –12: 30am) Duration: 12 Months, Temp to perm possibility Pay range: $19.50 - $31.00 Hourly Onsite Job

Position Summary

This hands‑on role serves as the first line of technical support for manufacturing equipment, test systems, fixtures, and production processes. The Engineering Technician will troubleshoot and resolve a wide range of issues, including equipment faults, software and network connectivity problems, fixture adjustments, replacement of worn or failed components, and other production interruptions. The ideal candidate is a versatile problem solver who can quickly assess issues, coordinate with engineering when needed, and help keep manufacturing operations running efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide daily sustaining support for manufacturing operations, ensuring high equipment availability and minimal production downtime
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues involving equipment, fixtures, software, network connectivity, sensors, interlocks, and test systems
• Respond to equipment alarms, failures, and process interruptions in a timely manner
• Diagnose root causes of equipment and process issues and implement corrective actions when appropriate
• Build, modify, troubleshoot, and maintain production fixtures and test equipment
• Perform routine and non-routine preventive maintenance (PMs) on manufacturing equipment and toolsets
• Replace or repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and electronic components as needed
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, assembly drawings, and technical documentation
• Coordinate with engineering teams to elevate complex issues and implement permanent corrective actions
• Document maintenance activities, repairs, troubleshooting findings, and equipment changes in accordance with quality requirements
• Manage multiple tasks and adjust priorities based on production needs
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, uptime, and manufacturing efficiency

Required Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in a technical field, or at least 2 years of equivalent hands‑on experience in manufacturing, engineering support, maintenance, or a related role
• Experience troubleshooting manufacturing equipment, automated systems, or production test equipment
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and electro‑mechanical systems
• Ability to systematically diagnose and resolve equipment and process issues
• Hands‑on experience performing preventive maintenance and corrective repairs
• Familiarity with common diagnostic tools such as multimeters and basic hand tools
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions in a fast‑paced production environment
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage changing priorities

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting manufacturing or production environments
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation
• Experience troubleshooting software‑controlled equipment or automated test systems

  Key Competencies

  • Strong attention to detail and sense of ownership
  • Resourceful and proactive approach to problem solving
  • Ability to remain calm and effective under production pressure
  • Effective communication and collaboration across teams
  • Adaptability in a dynamic, fast‑paced manufacturing environment

  Employee Benefits

  At LanceSoft, full time regular employees who work a minimum of 30 hours a week or more are entitled to the following benefits:

  • Four options of medical Insurance
  • Dental and Vision Insurance
  • 401k Contributions
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Voluntary Permanent Life Insurance
  • Accident Insurance
  • Other Employee Perks

  About LanceSoft

  LanceSoft is rated as one of the largest staffing firms in the US by SIA. Our mission is to establish global cross-culture human connections that further the careers of our employees and strengthen the businesses of our clients. We are driven to use the power of our global network to connect businesses with the right people, and people with the right businesses without bias. We provide Global Workforce Solutions with a human touch.