Engineering Technician

ACCO Brands; Lake Zurich (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) match

Parental leave

Job summary

ACCO Brands in Lake Zurich, IL is seeking an Engineering Technician to join our Product Development team. This hands-on role focuses on building, testing, troubleshooting, and refining prototype machines as they progress toward mass production.

You will support lab testing, assist engineers with electromechanical assemblies, and help maintain an organized engineering lab environment to enable continued product innovation and profitability.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; an associate degree in engineering technology, mathematics, science or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a technical laboratory, product development, manufacturing, or service environment.
• Experience with electromechanical or electronic repair, assembly, troubleshooting, or fabrication.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Ability to understand and apply health, safety, and lab best practices.
• Strong teamwork, communication, time-management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to travel internationally, if required.
• Experience with 3D modeling and basic drawing creation using SolidWorks is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct product and prototype validation testing, run experiments, collect, analyze and document test data, troubleshoot prototypes and machines, and use specialized tools and equipment to support development activities.
• Assemble, modify, and repair test machines and prototype equipment. Provide hands-on support to engineers throughout the development process.
• Inspect, maintain, and reorder materials, components, and lab supplies; support the organization, cleanliness, and readiness of lab equipment and work areas.
• Work closely with engineers and cross-functional team members to refine designs, resolve technical issues, improve product performance, and support successful project execution.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate Degree in Engineering Technology/Math/Science

Tools

Microsoft Office

SolidWorks

Job description

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A company with a pioneering past and a purposeful future.

At ACCO Brands, we are united by a common purpose, to empower our consumers to feel good when they work, learn, and play. For more than a century we have developed and nurtured brands that enable people to work with more productivity, learn with more confidence, and play with more enjoyment. We are passionate about a winning culture where we grow together, driving business, professional growth, and success. We invite you to be part of a team that is grounded in a history of category-leading brands and products and focused on positioning our company for the future.

Job Summary

We are seeking an Engineering Technician to join our Product Development team. This hands-on role is ideal for someone who enjoys building, testing, troubleshooting, and refining prototype machines as they progress toward mass production. The Engineering Technician will support lab testing, perform technical tasks, assist engineers with complex electromechanical products, and help maintain an organized and effective engineering lab environment. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to an engineering-focused department that supports ACCO Brands’ continued growth, product innovation, and profitability.

Responsibilities

Testing and Validation

• Conduct product and prototype validation testing, run experiments, collect, analyze and document test data, troubleshoot prototypes and machines, and use specialized tools and equipment to support development activities.

Technical Support

• Assemble, modify, and repair test machines and prototype equipment. Provide hands-on support to engineers throughout the development process.

Inventory and Lab Management

• Inspect, maintain, and reorder materials, components, and lab supplies; support the organization, cleanliness, and readiness of lab equipment and work areas.
• Work closely with engineers and cross-functional team members to refine designs, resolve technical issues, improve product performance, and support successful project execution.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate Degree in Engineering Technology, Mathematics, Science, or a related technical field preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a technical laboratory, product development, manufacturing, or service environment.
• Experience with electromechanical or electronic repair, assembly, troubleshooting, or fabrication.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to understand and apply health, safety, and lab best practices.
• Strong teamwork, communication, time-management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to travel internationally, if required.
• Experience with 3D modeling and basic drawing creation using SolidWorks is a plus.

Salary Range: $28 - $32 per hour

About Us

You know our brands. You love our brands. You just may not know they are ours.

If you have touched a PowerA® gaming controller, a Five Star® notebook, a Swingline® stapler, a Quartet® dry erase board, or a Kensington® computer mouse, you have touched part of ACCO Brands Corporation. With annual revenues of more than $1.5 Billion, ACCO Brands (NYSE: ACCO) designs, markets, manufactures, and sells branded academic, consumer, and business products globally. The power of our brands, our unmatched global customer reach, and our strategic market strengths put us in a position to achieve global leadership and growth. We're proud of our long history of industry leadership and innovation and are focused on delivering exceptional value to our customers by providing unique, cutting-edge, branded products.

What we offer

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans
• 4% 401(k) match with immediate eligibility and vesting
• Competitive time off, available from the first day of employment
• Parental leave
• Company-paid life and disability benefits
• Critical illness, accident, and long-term care insurance options
• Employee and family assistance programs

Growing together is how we win.

With trusted brands, strong leadership, and a clear purpose, you’ll find opportunities to grow in your career, contribute to meaningful work, and be a part of a culture that values creativity and putting our consumers and customers first.

ACCO Brands has developed and maintains a written Affi…

Equal Opportunity Employer

ACCO Brands is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The company strives to create a winning culture with a leadership promise to provide equal access and opportunity for all to grow, succeed, and contribute to their full potential.

AODA

Accommodation for applicants with disabilities will be provided in all parts of the recruiting process as required under the ACCO Brands Canada AODA policy. Applicants are asked to make their needs known in advance.