Engineering Technician

Ingersoll Rand; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ingersoll Rand in Houston seeks an Engineering Technician to support testing, prototype fabrication, and product development initiatives. The role emphasizes independent work within a safety-conscious environment and close collaboration with engineers to improve reliability and performance.

You will fabricate prototypes from drawings, conduct functional and reliability tests with ground support equipment, document results, and support continuous improvement efforts in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Must be able to access shared database with government programs and NASA facilities required to support testing activities (i.e., U.S. Citizen or U.S. Person).
• Requires high school diploma or trade school certification.
• 3+ years of relevant technical, manufacturing, testing, or engineering support experience.
• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, testing equipment, and GSE.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with peers, cross-functional teams, and external customers.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to gather, document, analyze, and report technical information.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate and promote compliance with all company safety policies, procedures, and standards.
• Assist engineers with analysis, testing, troubleshooting, and support of machines, tools, equipment, and mechanical systems.
• Repair, rework, or modify mechanical assemblies to ensure compliance with tolerances.
• Fabricate and assemble mechanical prototypes from drawings and schematics.
• Conduct functional, operational, structural, leakage, and reliability testing of prototype and production units using required GSE.
• Collect, analyze, document, and report test data and anomalies found.
• Support root cause investigations, corrective actions, and failure analysis activities.
• Maintain accurate documentation and reports related to testing and product evaluations.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Collaborative teamwork

Analytical and troubleshooting skills

Physical stamina for manufacturing

Education

High school diploma or trade school certification

Associate degree preferred in Engineering Technology

Tools

Ground Support Equipment (GSE) handling

Job description

Engineering Technician

Ingersoll Rand and ILC Dover is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

BH Job ID: 5041

SF Job Req ID: 20281

Job Summary

The Engineering Technician performs technical analyses, conducts experiments and testing, collects and documents data, and supports engineers in product development, prototype fabrication, suit testing and continuous improvement initiatives. This position works independently on complex assignments and contributes to product quality, reliability, and operational excellence.

Essential Job Functions

• Demonstrate and promote compliance with all company safety policies, procedures, and standards.
• Assist engineers with the analysis, testing, troubleshooting, and support of machines, tools, equipment, and mechanical systems.
• Repair, rework, or modify mechanical assemblies to ensure compliance with operational specifications and tolerances.
• Fabricate and assemble mechanical prototypes from blueprints, engineering drawings, schematics, and sketches.
• Conduct functional, operational, structural, leakage, and reliability testing of prototype and production units using required Ground Support Equipment (GSE).
• Collect, analyze, document, and report test data and any anomalies found.
• Support root cause investigations, corrective actions, and failure analysis activities.
• Maintain accurate documentation, reports, and records related to testing, troubleshooting, and product evaluations.
• Perform complex tasks and completes assignments with minimal or no supervision.
• Exercise independent judgment while working within established procedures and engineering standards.
• Support suit demonstrations and testing activities utilizing required GSE.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be able to access shared database with government programs and NASA facilities required to support testing activities (i.e., U.S. Citizen or U.S. Person)
• Requires high school diploma or trade school certification
• 3+ years of relevant technical, manufacturing, testing, or engineering support experience.
• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, testing equipment, and GSE.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with peers, cross-functional teams, and external customers.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to gather, document, analyze, and report technical information.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree in Engineering Technology or a related technical discipline.
• Relevant technical certifications, specialized training, or industry-recognized credentials.
• Experience supporting aerospace, manufacturing, product development, testing, or laboratory environments.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position is performed in a manufacturing and testing environment where the use of required personal protective equipment (PPE) is mandatory. Employees will frequently work near moving mechanical equipment and may occasionally be exposed to wet or humid conditions, airborne particulates, fumes, and hazardous chemicals. The work environment generally has a moderate noise level.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must be able to perform physical activities including sitting, standing, walking, reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, and crouching on a frequent basis. The role requires working in production and testing environments for extended periods and occasionally lifting or moving materials weighing up to 50 pounds. Visual abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus and adjust vision as needed to safely perform job duties.

Ingersoll Rand Inc. (NYSE:IR), driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset, is dedicated to helping make life better for our employees, customers and communities. Customers lean on us for our technology-driven excellence in mission-critical flow creation and industrial solutions across 40+ respected brands where our products and services excel in the most complex and harsh conditions. Our employees develop customers for life through their daily commitment to expertise, productivity and efficiency. For more information, visit www.IRCO.com.