Engineering Technician Supervisor Corvallis, OR

Andrews Cooper Technology Inc; Corvallis, Northern (OR, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, life, and disability

HSA & FSA

EAP & DSA

Maternity/paternity leave

Generous PTO

401k with 3% employer contribution

Mentorship and educational reimburse

Job summary

Andrews Cooper seeks an Engineering Technician Supervisor to lead and mentor a team, oversee safety and quality on custom automation builds, and align project execution with engineering leadership. You will guide technicians in mechanical, electrical, and system-level work across multiple client sites and locations.

The role emphasizes maintaining safe operations, creating process documentation, and providing hands-on guidance while ensuring adherence to company standards and timelines.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in Safety/Automation management or equivalent leadership roles.
• Experience building complex non-standardized equipment or products.
• Passion for keeping employees safe while working on complex equipment and electrical wiring.
• Natural leadership ability and collaborative, team-oriented leadership style.
• Up to 10% travel may be required between locations.

Responsibilities

• Manage employees, safety, and quality on custom automation builds.
• Create process documentation to maintain quality and safety standards.
• Lead technicians supporting mechanical, electrical, and system-level builds and testing.
• Oversee day-to-day lab and shop operations, including scheduling and workload balancing.
• Ensure adherence to Andrews Cooper standards, safety practices, and quality processes.
• Provide hands-on technical guidance for assembly, troubleshooting, and test activities.
• Partner with engineering leadership to support project execution and delivery timelines.
• Mentor, coach, and develop technicians through feedback and training.

Skills

Leadership

Safety management

Team leadership

Communication

Willingness to travel

Problem solving

Tools

CAD interpretation

Job description

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN SUPERVISOR

At Andrews Cooper, we specialize in delivering cutting-edge engineering solutions in the HardTech space, partnering with industry leaders in Consumer Technology, Medical Technology, Clean Technology, and Automation & Robotics. With a mission to solve novel, ambiguous challenges, we help our customers achieve significant differentiation and success in their industries. Our people-first culture is built on the core values of Own It, Help Each Other Win, and Be Cool, creating an environment where engineers can build fulfilling careers while delivering exceptional work.

The Core Values we embody:

• Help Each Other Win—AC values winning as a team over personal recognition. Go out of your way to help a teammate and the team succeed.
• Own It—Don’t wait for someone else to clear the way. Recognize opportunities to improve, and when obstacles arise, join forces to overcome them.
• Be Cool—Be self-aware, maintain a positive attitude, prioritize emotional intelligence, and maintain composure under pressure.

Are you exhausted with back-breaking technician work and want to manage a team at a higher strategic level? We are looking for someone to replace our Technician Manager who is retiring - someone who is passionate about solving complex engineering problems, wants to create a safe work environment, and makes an impact in the world of Automation. If you want an upgrade to your current role, Andrews Cooper is the place for you.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years of professional hands-on experience as a Safety Manager, Technician Manager, or Automation Manager.
• 5+ years of experience building complex non-standardized equipment or products.
• A passion for keeping employees safe while working on complex equipment & electrical wiring.
• Natural leadership ability.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented leadership style.
• Up to 10% of travel may be required between locations.
• Ability to travel for work-related purposes as needed; access to reliable transportation is required due to the nature of our business and multiple client sites.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Background checks are required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of safety and/or quality assurance practices related to mechanical assembly and basic electrical wiring or testing.
• Ability to read and interpret CAD models, drawings, electrical schematics, pneumatic schematics, and work instructions.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage employees, safety, and quality on custom automation builds.
• Create process documentation as needed to maintain quality and safety standards.
• Lead technicians supporting mechanical, electrical, and system-level builds and testing.
• Oversee day-to-day lab and shop operations, including scheduling, workload balancing, and priorities. Work through resourcing issues with the management team with grace and candor.
• Ensure adherence to Andrews Cooper standards, safety practices, and quality processes.
• Provide hands-on technical guidance for assembly, troubleshooting, and test activities.
• Partner with engineering leadership to support project execution and delivery timelines.
• Mentor, coach, and develop technicians through feedback, training, and career growth support.

Why join the Andrews Cooper team? This is a full-time position with compensation, benefits, and work positives, including:

• Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance; health savings accounts (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), employee assistance programs (EAP), and dependent savings accounts (DSA).
• Paid leave for maternity and paternity for birth or adoption.
• Generous PTO for vacation, sick, community service, and 8 paid holidays.
• In-office snacks, coffee, and sponsored lunches.
• 401k retirement plan with 3% employer contribution.
• Access to hands-on mentorship to advance professional skills and an educational reimbursement.

The salary range for this position is based on national rates. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. Base Salary: $80,000.00 - $135,000.00. Andrews Cooper is an equal-opportunity employer.