Engineering Technician in Raleigh

Energy Jobline ZR; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 54,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

HireNetworks is seeking an Engineering Research Technician on a contract-to-hire basis in the Raleigh, NC area. The role focuses on signal data collection across bolts, with safety and data integrity as primary concerns.

You will work mainly in the laboratory, using a variety of tools, performing soldering and basic electronics repair as needed, and maintaining high-value equipment. This is a second-shift opening with a strong conversion path and benefit package.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Science and engineering lab experience preferred; field technicians may apply.
• Able to lift 50-75 lbs.
• Hands-on laboratory work environment.
• Able to stand for extended periods.
• Able to follow experiment plans and procedures.
• Confidentiality of proprietary information.
• Willing to operate potentially hazardous equipment.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and Outlook.
• Experience with hydraulic equipment, ultrasonic transducers, and soldering is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support laboratory testing and data collection.
• Maintain safety and data integrity in acquisition.
• Organize large data sets without losing detail.
• Care for high-value laboratory equipment and ensure proper operation.
• Keep workspace organized and clean to reduce safety risks.
• Operate hydraulic equipment (training provided).
• Operate ultrasonic transducers (training provided).
• Evaluate ultrasonic waveform quality (training provided).
• Possible local field data collection for certain projects.
• Drive results through action and resilience.
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Data collection

Soldering

Electronics repair

Laboratory equipment handling

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Hydraulic equipment

Ultrasonic transducers

Soldering tools

Laboratory testing equipment

Job description

Job Description

Engineering Research Technician (contract to hire position) – Raleigh, NC vicinity

Our client is seeking an enthusiastic, self‑motivated Engineering Research Technician to utilize their patent‑pending hardware (with advanced AI modeling) to work in their laboratory, calibrating, soldering, and measuring the tension of their product. Their technology reduces the maintenance and inspection time on large structures by up to 90% vs. traditional methods.

This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives on process improvement and troubleshooting to achieve data collection. Join our client in their mission to be the best in their industry. This is a contract to hire opportunity in Raleigh, NC and we have one position open on second shift. The starting hourly rate is $26.40/hour and upon conversion, you are eligible for their amazing benefit package. No visa sponsorship, relocation assistance, or subcontracting arrangements are available.

Primary Purpose

The Engineering Research Technician is a critical role that is focused on signal data collection across numerous bolts. A focus on safety and data integrity is a paramount concern for this position and all warehouse team members. This role reports to the Technical Operations Manager, who manages and oversees the warehouse staff. Applicants should expect a fast‑paced, hard‑working environment and the rewards of working with a small and growing company.

The position conducts laboratory tests on steel bolts and minor equipment maintenance for the research and innovation team. You will work almost exclusively in the lab (some office time required), and you will be required to utilize a variety of tools and equipment to accomplish your job. Experience with data entry, repetitive tasks requiring attention to detail, electronics, and hydraulic equipment experience are useful for this role. Proficient soldering skills and small electronics repair is highly desired, but not necessary.

Essential Functions

• Support of laboratory testing and collection of data.
• Work with a focus on safety and attention to detail in data acquisition.
• Will need to organize large amounts of data being captured without getting the details confused.
• Ability to care for high‑value laboratory equipment and ensure proper operation.
• Ability to keep the work environment organized and clean to eliminate safety concerns.
• Ability to operate hydraulic equipment (training will be provided).
• Ability to operate ultrasonic transducers (training will be provided).
• Ability to evaluate ultrasonic waveform quality (training will be provided).
• Possible local field data collection for certain projects.
• Action‑oriented and works well with challenges; drives self and others for results
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor or manager.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• science and engineering lab experience but someone who has been a field technician might enjoy this opportunity.
• Able to lift 50-75 lbs. regularly.
• Enjoys a hands‑on laboratory working environment.
• Able to stand for extended periods of time.
• Able to take direction well and follow experiment plans and procedures.
• Able to maintain confidentiality of proprietary information.
• Able to maintain a neat, organized workspace in the laboratory.
• Able and willing to operate potentially hazardous equipment.
• Experience in Microsoft Office and Outlook is a must.
• Experience in operating hydraulic equipment is a plus.
• Experience with ultrasonic transducers is a plus.
• Experience with soldering and basic electronics maintenance is a plus.

HireNetworks is an equal opportunity employer.