Production Engineering Technician

Marotta Controls; Montville Township (NJ); On-site; USD 44,083 - 49,593; Full time

Job summary

Marotta Controls in Montville, NJ is seeking a Production Engineering Technician to support assembly, maintenance, and process improvements for test setups. The role reports to the Production Engineering Manager and helps meet manufacturing objectives.

You will build and maintain new systems, develop testing policies, and work with suppliers to procure equipment. Candidates typically have 0–2 years of related experience and have completed engineering or trade schooling in mechanical, electrical,

Qualifications

• 0 to 2 years of related production/operations experience.
• Attendance or completion of engineering or trade school in mechanical, electrical, electronics, or HVAC.
• U.S. citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain new systems and processes for products.
• Develop and maintain testing policies, procedures, and performance metrics.
• Achieve targeted manufacturing objectives.
• Investigate, assess, and resolve production problems.
• Design and procure parts and tools required per product specifications.
• Understand capabilities of manufacturing tools and equipment.
• Communicate effectively with suppliers to procure equipment.

Skills

0-2 years experience

Education

Engineering/trade school (mechanical/electrical/HVAC)

Job description

Position

Production Engineering Technician

Location

Montville, NJ

Pay Range

$32 – $36 per hour

Overview

The Production Engineering Technician reports to the Production Engineering Manager and assists the production team with assembly, maintenance, and process improvement of test setups. This role supports manufacturing objectives, defect reduction initiatives, and the implementation of new and existing processes.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Build and maintain new systems and processes for products.
• Develop and maintain testing policies, procedures, and performance metrics.
• Achieve targeted manufacturing objectives.
• Investigate, assess, and resolve production problems.
• Design and procure parts and tools required per product specifications.
• Understand capabilities of manufacturing tools and equipment.
• Communicate effectively with suppliers to procure equipment.

Additional Duties & Responsibilities

• Close initiatives and activities in a timely manner.
• Facilitate training to support a cross‑trained workforce.
• Adhere to safety, quality, housekeeping, and company policies.
• Contribute to a cooperative work environment through effective communication.
• Participate in team meetings and improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrate commitment to company values.
• Keep management informed of area activities and significant problems.
• Assume responsibility for related duties as required.
• Maintain a clean, secure, and well‑maintained work area.
• Complete special projects and miscellaneous assignments as required.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• 0 to 2 years of related production/operations experience.
• Attendance or completion of engineering or trade school in mechanical, electrical, electronics, or HVAC.
• U.S. citizenship.

Work Environment

• Manufacturing/machine shop environment with exposure to fluids, fumes, airborne particles, moving parts, and noise.
• Use of standard office equipment (computer, phone, etc.).
• Temperature may vary due to machining processes.
• Full‑time position; overtime and weekend work may be required.
• 0 to 15% travel expected.

Physical Requirements

• Regular talking, hearing, and vision (close, distance, color, peripheral, depth).
• Frequent reaching with hands and arms; use of hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Frequent standing, sitting, walking, stooping, or crouching.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds.

Equal Opportunity

Veterans encouraged to apply. U.S. citizenship is required for all positions.