Technician Manager

Andrews Cooper; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, life, and disability

HSA / FSA / EAP / DSA

Paid maternity/paternity leave

3% employer 401k match

Mentorship and educational assistance

In‑office snacks and sponsored lunches

Job summary

Andrews Cooper in the United States is seeking a Technician Manager to lead our technician team in fast-paced hardware projects. You will focus on safety, quality, and hands-on guidance across mechanical, electrical, and system builds.

Travel up to 20% and collaboration with engineering leadership are expected. This full-time role includes creating process documentation, overseeing lab operations, mentoring technicians, and ensuring adherence to standards like UL 508 and NFPA 70/79.

Qualifications

• 10+ years hands-on Automation technician experience.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% between locations.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship; background checks required.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize safety and quality in all activities.
• Create process documentation for the Technician team.
• Lead and manage technicians supporting mechanical, electrical, and system builds and testing.
• Oversee day-to-day lab and shop operations, scheduling, workload balancing, and priorities.
• Ensure adherence to Andrews Cooper standards, safety practices, and quality processes.
• Provide hands-on technical guidance for assembly, troubleshooting, and test activities.
• Partner with engineering leadership to support project execution and delivery timelines.
• Mentor, coach, and develop technicians through feedback and training.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Safety awareness

Documentation

Troubleshooting

Education

College degree preferred

Tools

CAD software

Electrical schematics

UL 508 familiarity

NFPA 70/79 familiarity

Job description

TECHNICIAN MANAGER

At Andrews Cooper, we specialize in delivering cutting‑edge engineering solutions in the HardTech space, partnering with industry leaders in Consumer Technology, Medical Technology, Clean Technology, and Automation & Robotics. With a mission to solve novel, ambiguous challenges, we help our customers achieve significant differentiation and success in their industries. Our people‑first culture is built on the core values of Own It, Help Each Other Win, and Be Cool, creating an environment where engineers can build fulfilling careers while delivering exceptional work.

If you’re passionate about solving complex engineering problems, collaborating with forward‑thinking teams, and making an impact in the world of Hardware Technology, Andrews Cooper is the place for you.

Basic Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional hands‑on experience in Automation as a Technician.
• Up to 20% of travel may be required between locations.
• Ability to travel for work‑related purposes as needed; access to reliable transportation is required due to the nature of our business and multiple client sites.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Background checks are required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong hands‑on background in mechanical assembly and basic electrical wiring or testing.
• Ability to read and interpret CAD models, drawings, electrical schematics, pneumatic schematics and work instructions.
• Experience managing lab or shop workflows, tools, and equipment.
• Electrical panel building experience to UL 508 standards.
• Familiarity with NFPA 70 and 79.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, team‑oriented leadership style.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, project‑driven consulting environment.
• College level education, preference for management or technical focus.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Have focus on safety and quality.
• Create process documentation for the Technician team.
• Lead and manage technicians supporting mechanical, electrical, and system‑level builds and testing.
• Oversee day‑to‑day lab and shop operations, including scheduling, workload balancing, and priorities. Work through resourcing issues with the management team with grace and candor.
• Ensure adherence to Andrews Cooper standards, safety practices, and quality processes.
• Provide hands‑on technical guidance for assembly, troubleshooting, and test activities.
• Partner with engineering leadership to support project execution and delivery timelines.
• Mentor, coach, and develop technicians through feedback, training and career growth support.

Why join the Andrews Cooper team? This is a full‑time position with compensation, benefits, and work positives, including:

• Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance; health savings accounts (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), employee assistance programs (EAP), and dependent savings accounts (DSA).
• Paid leave for maternity and paternity for birth or adoption.
• Generous PTO for vacation, sick, community service, and 8 paid holidays.
• In‑office snacks, coffee, and sponsored lunches.
• 401k retirement plan with 3% employer contribution.
• Access to hands‑on mentorship to advance professional skills and an educational reimbursement.

The salary range for this position is based on national rates. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. Base Salary: $80,000.00 - $135,000.00. Andrews Cooper is an equal‑opportunity employer.