Sr Engineering Technician

Donaldson; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in filtration solutions seeks a Senior Engineering Technician to analyze and test innovative products. This role involves conducting specialized tests, fabricating components, and ensuring accuracy in testing. Ideal candidates are self-starters with strong mechanical and technical skills, ready to contribute in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Health Benefits

401k Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience required.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct specialized testing without written procedures.
• Operate and maintain test equipment for accuracy.
• Fabricate components and assemblies for various products.

Skills

Mechanical Aptitude

Technical Aptitude

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree

Tools

Test Equipment

Fabrication Tools

Job description

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Donaldson is committed to solving the world’s most complex filtration challenges. Together, we make cool things. As an established technology and innovation leader, we are continuously evolving to meet the filtration needs of our changing world. Join a culture of collaboration and innovation that matters and a chance to learn, effect change, and make meaningful contributions at work and in communities.

Are you naturally curious and driven to solve problems? Do you love digging into things to figure out how and why they work? We’re seeking a motivated technician who enjoys working in a strong, team-based culture to test and apply innovative products in a timely miner. And we like to have fun too!

As a Senior Engineering Technician at Donaldson, you will analyze products that protect the environment and advance filtration for a cleaner world. Specifically in this role, you will be responsible for determining procedures and executing tests on fuel injector equipment as well as fabricating components and assemblies for hydraulic, diesel engine, and alternative power products.

This work will stimulate your intellect by requiring considerable judgement to complete complex tasks in creative and effective ways. Donaldson possesses great industry breadth and has a diverse product portfolio. This allows vast opportunity for career variety and growth.

This role is located at our Bloomington, MN office.

Role Responsibilities:

• Conduct specialized testing which has no written procedures (lab and field)
• Operate and maintain test equipment to ensure accuracy and efficiency of testing
• Fabrication: machining, filter manufacturing, welding, engine modifications, vehicle systems
• Build prototypes
• Retrofit vehicles with Donaldson products and data acquisition
• Troubleshoot test bench circuits, field equipment systems, and components
• Adapt procedures, processes, and equipment to meet complex test requirements
• Oversee equipment calibration and advanced test bench maintenance
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Effectively communicate technical information
  
  

Travel: up to 10% of the time

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 10 + years of relevant experience (technician, mechanic, or similar)
• Demonstrated mechanical/technical aptitude
• Demonstrated understanding of dynamic relationships within test and measurement systems
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Fabrication experience in multiple disciplines
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's degree
• Advanced knowledge of test equipment and test standards
• Technical experience in fluid handling, filtration, or diesel engines
• Advanced computer literacy skills (Microsoft Office, Windows-based Software, etc.)
• Understanding data logging equipment, dosing systems, and injector characterization stations
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and completeness of data collection
• Organizational skills and ability to multi-task
  
  

You will bring value to Donaldson through:

• Being a self-starter and applying your creative, inquisitive nature
• Recognizing problems/opportunities and recommending and implementing solutions
• Demonstrating commitment and integrity toward work responsibilities and respect for cultural differences in the global business environment
• Using strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact with technical counterparts and internal customers
  
  

Hourly Pay Range: $26.25 - $39.00, depending on relevant experience, qualifications, and skills.

This position is overtime eligible as per state and federal regulations.

Employee benefits are part of the competitive total rewards package that Donaldson Company, Inc. provides to you. Our comprehensive benefits program includes health benefits, retirement plan (401k), paid time away, paid leaves (including paid parental leave) and more.

Key words: Fuel Injector Equipment, FIE, dosing systems, test equipment, test standards, measurement systems, filtration, fluid handling

Employment opportunities for positions in the United States may require use of information which is subject to the export control regulations of the United States. Hiring decisions for such positions are required by law to be made in compliance with these regulations. Applicants for employment opportunities in other countries must be able to meet the comparable export control requirements of that country and of the United States.

Donaldson Company has been made aware that there are several recruiting scams that are targeting job seekers. These scams have attempted to solicit money for job applications and/or collect confidential information, Donaldson will never solicit money during the application or recruiting process. Donaldson only accepts online applications through our Careers | Donaldson Company, Inc. website and any communication from a Donaldson recruiter would be sent using a donaldson.com email address. If you have any questions about the legitimacy of an employment opportunity, please reach out to [e-mail] to verify that the communication is from Donaldson.

Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, Truck Transportation, and Construction

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