Engineering Technician

Midland Door Solutions; West Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Travel pay

Per diem for travel

Medical and dental insurance

HSA match

401K with company match

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Disability coverage

Parental Leave

Vacation and sick time

Holiday pay

Referral bonus

Job summary

Midland Door Solutions is seeking an Engineering Technician in West Fargo, ND to support door design and operation by optimizing existing products and developing new systems. You will troubleshoot, repair, install, and test while collaborating with multiple teams across the organization.

The role requires hands-on experience in manufacturing environments, familiarity with PLC/HMI, hydraulics, and 3D CAD (SolidWorks).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two-year technical degree in Mechatronics, Automation, or similar preferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with VFDs, AC/DC motors, relays, sensors, & hydraulics.
• Experience integrating and troubleshooting PLC/HMI programming.
• Metal fabrication (welding, machining, assembly).
• Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Strong problem-solving ability.
• Basic computer networking skills.
• High level of attention to detail and reliable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve issues with electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems.
• Identify and troubleshoot faults in electromechanical systems to ensure optimal performance.
• Develop detailed mechanical drawings using 3D CAD software (SolidWorks).
• Conduct engineering tests to verify system functionality and performance.
• Maintain accurate documentation of all work completed, ensuring compliance with standards.
• Collaborate with the engineering team to drive project success.
• Collaborate across all departments to ensure effective and efficient designs.
• Assist in research and development of new products and designs.

Skills

Manufacturing environment

VFDs & motors

PLC/HMI programming

Hydraulics

Electrical schematics reading

Mechanical drawing

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Attendance reliability

Networking basics

Education

High School or GED

Two-year technical degree (Mechatronics/Automation)

Tools

SolidWorks

Milling machines

Welders

Lift Trucks

Microsoft Office Suite

General Office Equipment

Job description

Engineering Technician

Salary Range: 70,000-$80,000 DOE

Are you interested in a career change with a small organization on the grow? Midland Door Solutions is a leader in the manufacturing and installation of bi-fold and hydraulic doors for the architectural, ag, aviation, and commercial markets. We are looking for an experienced Engineering Technician to join our team.

Summary

The primary function of this position is to support door design and doors in operation by optimizing current door design and new products. You will work hands-on, partnering with teams across various functions to troubleshoot, repair doors, install new systems, and help drive technological advancements.

Essential Duties

1. Diagnose and resolve issues with electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems.
2. Identify and troubleshoot faults in electromechanical systems to ensure optimal performance.
3. Develop detailed mechanical drawings using 3D CAD software (SolidWorks).
4. Conduct engineering tests to verify system functionality and performance.
5. Maintain accurate documentation of all work completed, ensuring compliance with standards.
6. Collaborate effectively with the engineering team to drive project success.
7. Collaborate across all departments to ensure effective and efficient designs.
8. Assist in research and development of new products and designs.

Competencies Required

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Experience working with VFD’s, AC/DC motors, Relays, Sensors, & hydraulics
• Experience integrating and troubleshoot PLC/HMI programming
• Metal fabrication (welding, machining, assembly)
• Experience reading electrical schematics and mechanical drawings
• Strong problem-solving ability
• Basic computer networking skills
• Has a high level of attention to detail, organization, and follow-through skills.
• Have prompt and reliable attendance.

Travel

This position requires limited travel to door installations as necessary to troubleshoot and document findings.

Education & Experience

High School or GED required. Two-year technical degree preferred (Mechatronics, Automation, or similar field) or an equivalent combination of education and experience to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and duties as listed above.

Equipment/Software used

• Microsoft Office Suite
• General Office Equipment
• SolidWorks
• Milling machines
• Various Hand and Power Tools
• Welders
• Lift Trucks

CANDIDATES OFFERED EMPLOYMENT ARE REQUIRED TO PASS A PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TEST AND BACKGROUND CHECK PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT.

Benefits

• Competitive Wages and overtime pay, and additional travel pay and CDL pay
• Drive time paid to and from the job
• Hotels paid, per diem, meals
• Medical and Dental insurance with company contribution
• HSA company contribution and match
• 401K with company match
• Company paid life insurance
• Vision insurance
• Company paid short-term disability and company contribution towards long-term disability
• Supplemental insurance options
• Parental Leave
• Childbirth Recovery Leave
• Vacation and Sick Time
• Holiday pay
• Referral Bonus

Midland Door Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local law.

Midland Door Solutions will make reasonable accommodations to the known qualifying disabilities of applicants and employees when doing so will not impose an undue hardship. Applicants who believe they may need reasonable accommodation to enable them to participate in the application process should contact Human Resources.

I understand that neither the completion of this application nor any other part of my consideration for employment establishes any obligation for Midland Door Solutions to hire me. If I am hired, I understand that except in the state of Montana, my relationship with Midland Garage Door is referred to as "employment at will". This means that my employment can be terminated at any time for any reason, with or without cause, with or without notice, by me or Midland Door Solutions. I understand that my employment is "at will" and I acknowledge that no oral or written statements or representations regarding my employment can alter my at-will employment status, except for a written statement signed by me and the General Manager of Midland Door Solutions.

I authorize Midland Door Solutions to process a thorough investigation of my past personal, employment, education, financial, medical history, and other job-related activities as may be necessary in arriving at an employment decision and I release from all liability all persons, companies, and corporations supplying such information. I also indemnify this Company against any liability which might result from making such an investigation. Additionally, I authorize Midland Door Solutions to supply my employment record, in its sole discretion, in whole, or in part, to any prospective employer, government agency, or other party, with an interest that the Company deems appropriate.

I attest with my submitted application that I have given Midland Door Solutions true and complete information on this application. No requested information has been concealed. If any information I have provided is untrue, or if I have concealed material information, I understand that this will constitute cause for the denial of employment or immediate dismissal, no matter when it is discovered by Midland Door Solutions.

I understand that information provided regarding my current and/or previous employers may be used, and those employer(s) will be contacted, for the purpose of investigating my safety performance history as required by 49 CFR 391.23(d) and (e). I understand I have the right to: review information provided by previous employers; have errors in information corrected by previous employees and for those previous employers to re-send the corrected information to the prospective employer; and have a rebuttal statement attached to the challenge erroneous information if the previous employer(s) and I cannot agree on the accuracy of the information. My submission certifies that this application was completed by me, and that all entries on it and information in it are true and complete to the best of my knowledge.