Engineering Technician

Hydrogen Group; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Hydrogen Group is seeking an Engineering Technician/Technical Operations Specialist (Low Voltage) for an initial 6-month, on-site role in Normal, IL. Pay is $22-27/hr.

You will support the Electric Machine Mechanical Design team, assist with motor component assembly, trials, and manufacturing validation. You will collect data, inspect parts, troubleshoot quality issues, and coordinate materials for engineering trials, working closely with senior engineers and cross-functional teams to keep

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment is required.
• Ability to read and interpret basic engineering drawings or automotive prints.
• Familiarity with Root Cause Analysis methods (5-Why and Fishbone).
• Strong computer skills and quick learner of new software and tracking tools.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers and cross-functional teams to support daily activities, tracking, and documentation.
• Collect, measure, inspect, and track motor components for trials and validation runs.
• Coordinate packaging, shipping, and movement of parts between facilities.
• Assist with troubleshooting quality issues and participate in RCA investigations.
• Support containment activities to prevent recurrent defects and maintain records of progress.
• Organize and manage components for trials, assembly development, and manufacturing operations.
• Maintain accurate records of parts, progress, and activities across projects.
• Work with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain to keep trials on schedule.
• Follow established manufacturing procedures and safety requirements.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Reading engineering drawings

Root Cause Analysis (5-Why, Fishbone)

Data collection & analysis

Proactive attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Engineering software

Tracking tools

Job description

Engineering Technician/Technical Operations Specialist (Low Voltage)
Normal, IL (100% on-site)
Duration: initial 6-month contract
Pay: $22-27/hr
The Engineering Technician/Technical Operations Specialist will support the Electric Machine Mechanical Design team in developing the next generation of electric motors. Working closely with Senior Series Engineers, this role focuses on supporting motor component assembly, engineering trials, and manufacturing validation activities.
Responsibilities include collecting and analyzing data, inspecting and tracking parts, troubleshooting quality issues, and coordinating materials for engineering trials.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Senior Series Engineers and cross-functional teams to support daily engineering activities, operational tracking, and technical documentation.
• Collect, measure, inspect, and track motor components for engineering trials, testing, and validation runs.
• Coordinate the packaging, shipping, receiving, and movement of parts between facilities to ensure materials are available when needed.
• Assist with troubleshooting manufacturing and component quality issues by participating in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations.
• Help identify sources of defects and support containment activities to prevent further quality issues.
• Organize, sort, and manage components to support engineering trials, assembly development, and manufacturing operations.
• Maintain accurate records of parts, trial progress, quality concerns, and engineering activities.
• Work closely with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams to keep projects and trials running efficiently.
• Follow established manufacturing procedures and workplace safety requirements.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong computer skills and the ability to learn new software, engineering systems, and tracking tools quickly.
• Ability to read and interpret basic engineering drawings or automotive prints.
• Familiarity with Root Cause Analysis methods, such as 5-Why and Fishbone diagrams, and standard containment procedures.
• Automotive manufacturing experience is preferred but not required.
• Ability to lift and move automotive parts or material bins weighing up to 50 lbs occasionally and 35 lbs regularly.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move throughout an active manufacturing facility for extended periods.
• Willingness to follow all safety procedures and wear required PPE, including steel-toed boots, safety glasses, and high-visibility vests.
• Hands-on, adaptable approach with the ability to perform repetitive tasks accurately and adjust quickly as engineering trials and priorities change.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and a willingness to learn new processes and expand technical capabilities.

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