Mechanical Engineering Technician: Prototyping & Testing

Wilcox Industries; Newington (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilcox Industries is seeking an Engineering Technician to support development and testing of mechanical, electrical, and optical assemblies. The role interfaces with Mechanical Engineers, Quality Engineers, System Engineers, and Program Managers to ensure robust products for warfighters and law enforcement.

The candidate will assemble test fixtures, perform troubleshooting, run basic calculations, and document results. On-site work and U.S. citizenship are required.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology or related field.
• Hands-on internship, training, or coursework beneficial.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; experience using JIRA.
• U.S. Citizenship required to access export-controlled technology.

Responsibilities

• Assist in assembling test fixtures and engineering prototypes during development projects.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and optical assemblies.
• Perform simple engineering calculations and document results.
• Conduct hands-on testing to evaluate performance, durability, and function.
• Maintain testing records for traceability.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to support testing and troubleshooting.

Job description

Wilcox Industries is seeking an Engineering Technician to support development and testing of mechanical, electrical, and optical assemblies. The role interfaces with Mechanical Engineers, Quality Engineers, System Engineers, and Program Managers to ensure robust products for warfighters and law enforcement.

The candidate will assemble test fixtures, perform troubleshooting, run basic calculations, and document results. On-site work and U.S. citizenship are required.