Engineering Technician: Prototyping & Testing

Socket.dev; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Engineered Corrosion Solutions is seeking an Engineering Technician to support development, testing, and validation of corrosion-focused products. You will build prototypes, run tests, analyze data, and help implement improvements across the product lifecycle.

The role emphasizes hands-on hardware work, instrumentation setup, and collaboration with engineers to deliver reliable, production-ready solutions.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certification in Engineering Technology, Mechanical Technology, Electronics Technology, Mechatronics, or related field preferred, or equivalent industry experience
• 5+ years of experience in an engineering laboratory, product development, manufacturing, or testing environment preferred
• Experience building prototypes, test fixtures, or mechanical assemblies
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and assembly instructions
• Experience with test equipment, instrumentation, and data collection systems
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel
• Experience with PLC programming and data acquisition systems
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent organizational and documentation skills

Responsibilities

• Build, assemble, modify, and maintain prototypes, test fixtures, and experimental equipment
• Support product validation, reliability, environmental, and performance testing activities
• Set up instrumentation, sensors, data acquisition systems, and measurement equipment
• Conduct tests according to engineering procedures and accurately document results
• Collect, organize, and analyze test data while identifying observations and potential issues
• Assist engineers in evaluating product performance and validating design improvements
• Troubleshoot prototype, equipment, and test setup issues
• Recommend practical solutions to improve testing efficiency and product performance
• Support engineering change activities throughout the product development lifecycle
• Fabricate and assemble mechanical and electromechanical components using hand and power tools
• Assist with prototype builds and development projects across multiple disciplines
• Maintain engineering laboratory equipment, tools, and workspaces
• Ensure safe and efficient operation of laboratory and testing environments
• Create and maintain test reports, records, photographs, and technical documentation
• Manage and organize engineering test requests and priorities
• Track and report key performance metrics related to testing activities
• Provide training on laboratory equipment and procedures when needed
• Partner with Product Development, Manufacturing, and Quality teams
• Support timely completion of development projects and testing activities
• Communicate testing progress, findings, and recommendations to stakeholders
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that improve product quality and reliability
• Occasional travel may be required.

Skills

Prototype fabrication

Troubleshooting

Electrical assembly

Reading drawings

Data acquisition

Excel

Education

Associate degree or technical certification in Engineering Technology/Mechatronics

Tools

PLC programming

Measurement instrumentation

Test equipment

Job description

Engineered Corrosion Solutions is seeking an Engineering Technician to support development, testing, and validation of corrosion-focused products. You will build prototypes, run tests, analyze data, and help implement improvements across the product lifecycle.

The role emphasizes hands-on hardware work, instrumentation setup, and collaboration with engineers to deliver reliable, production-ready solutions.