Engineering Technician - Manufacturing & Automation

Thea Energy; Kearny (NJ); On-site; USD 41,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay range $30-$43/hr

Health benefits

Employee equity stock options

PTO 20 days

Job summary

Thea Energy in New Jersey is seeking skilled personnel to build, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot complex mechanical and electrical systems within a high‑tech manufacturing environment. You will assist in developing new equipment, tools, and inspection techniques to improve production efficiency and quality.

Responsibilities include organizing tools/workspace, assembling test articles, and supporting process development and tooling. A strong work ethic and deadline discipline are essential.

Qualifications

• High-school diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in shop fabrication, manufacturing, research, or high-tech industry.
• 5+ years of technical experience with mechanical or electrical systems, high pressure or high vacuum systems, cryogenic systems, plumbing, soldering, system testing, power or controls systems.
• Comfortable working to aggressive deadlines and exceptional work ethic.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite tools or similar software.

Responsibilities

• Build, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot complex mechanical and electrical systems.
• Assist in developing new equipment, tools, procedures, and inspection techniques to reduce production time while maintaining high quality.
• Responsible for tool and workspace organization and maintenance.
• Assemble and troubleshoot test articles and supporting test equipment.
• Collaborate to support development of manufacturing processes and tooling.

Skills

Shop fabrication

Manufacturing

High-tech industry

Troubleshooting

MS Office proficiency

Education

High-school diploma or equivalent

Tools

PLC programming

Automation equipment

Job description

Thea Energy in New Jersey is seeking skilled personnel to build, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot complex mechanical and electrical systems within a high‑tech manufacturing environment. You will assist in developing new equipment, tools, and inspection techniques to improve production efficiency and quality.

Responsibilities include organizing tools/workspace, assembling test articles, and supporting process development and tooling. A strong work ethic and deadline discipline are essential.