Junior Engineering Technician: Prototyping & Testing

ADP, Inc.; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

ADP, Inc. in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking an Engineer Technician I to support prototyping, testing, and documentation for precision components used across defense and industrial applications.

This entry-level role reports to the Engineering Manager and builds a strong foundation alongside engineering and quality teams. You will assist with building and testing prototypes, set up measurement equipment, read schematics, record data, and help implement process improvements.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in engineering technology or equivalent hands-on experience.
• 0-2 years in a manufacturing, engineering, or technical lab environment.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and technical drawings and use standard tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineers with building, setting up, and testing prototypes and fixtures.
• Assist with design verification tests on firmware, websites/portals, and mobile applications.
• Set up and operate standard measurement and test equipment.

Skills

Reading electrical schematics

Technical documentation

Measurement instruments

MS Office

ERP systems

Education

Associate degree in engineering technology

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Power supplies

Digital multimeters

Job description

ADP, Inc. in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking an Engineer Technician I to support prototyping, testing, and documentation for precision components used across defense and industrial applications.

This entry-level role reports to the Engineering Manager and builds a strong foundation alongside engineering and quality teams. You will assist with building and testing prototypes, set up measurement equipment, read schematics, record data, and help implement process improvements.