Prototype & Test Technician I

Air Squared; Thornton (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401K plan

Shoe allowance

PTO & holidays

Parental leave

Educational reimbursement

Flexible 9/80

Catered lunches

Summer picnic

Department budget

Happy hours

Casual dress code

Referral program

Recognition awards

Job summary

Air Squared Manufacturing, Inc. in Thornton, CO, is seeking an Engineering Technician I to assemble, test, and diagnose scroll compressors, vacuum pumps, and expanders using engineering drawings.

You will assist Design Engineers with procedures, support production transitions from prototype to production, perform electrical wiring and calibration, and help maintain test stands with a focus on safety and quality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s degree preferred in mechanical engineering tech or related field.
• Minimum 6 months in mechanical testing environment or similar role.
• Familiarity with hand tools and mechanical principles.
• Experience with electrical wiring and troubleshooting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, test, and diagnose scroll compressors, vacuum pumps, and expanders with engineer-provided drawings.
• Assist Design Engineers with developing and documenting assembly procedures.
• Provide guidance to production assemblers on procedures.
• Assist engineers in designing, building, and maintaining test stands based on project specs.
• Assemble and install mechanical components, fixtures, and instrumentation on test stands.
• Perform electrical wiring and ensure proper connections for test equipment and data acquisition systems.
• Conduct pressure checks on equipment, compressors, and pumps.
• Maintain test stands and assembly cells.
• Support transition of prototype compressors into production.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical problems with test stands.
• Calibrate test equipment per procedures.
• Participate in safety meetings and follow safety protocols.
• Work individually or as part of a team.
• Perform quality checks before shipment.
• Lift up to 50 lbs.

Skills

Hand tools

Problem-solving

Written and verbal communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Independent work

Electrical wiring

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree in mechanical engineering technology

Tools

Electrical wiring

Job description

Air Squared Manufacturing, Inc. in Thornton, CO, is seeking an Engineering Technician I to assemble, test, and diagnose scroll compressors, vacuum pumps, and expanders using engineering drawings.

You will assist Design Engineers with procedures, support production transitions from prototype to production, perform electrical wiring and calibration, and help maintain test stands with a focus on safety and quality.