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Engineer Technician

Austin, TX 78754

Posted: 12/02/2025 Employment Type: TEMP Industry: LkJordan Job Number: 132840

Job Description


Position Title: Engineer Technician
Employment Type: 6-Month Contract (or specify if different)
Location: Northeast Central Austin
Reports To: Engineering Supervisor

 

 

Position Summary

The Engineer Technician supports new and existing manufacturing equipment and processes through development, implementation, troubleshooting, and verification/validation. This role includes tool, fixture, and gage design and fabrication, as well as hands-on R&D prototype development.

 

 

Principal Responsibilities

  • Support the development, testing, and implementation of complex manufacturing processes, including both new and existing multi-step systems.

  • Analyze and troubleshoot equipment and process-related issues; develop effective corrective actions.

  • Lead and oversee engineering projects of relatively simple scope.

  • Collaborate with Engineering, Production, Quality Control, and Quality Assurance to ensure processes consistently meet drawings, specifications, and procedural requirements.

  • Assist Engineering in selecting and evaluating vendors for component manufacturing operations.

  • Design and develop tools, fixtures, and gages that support manufacturing operations.

  • Fabricate prototypes for new product development efforts.

  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant manufacturing technologies and share insights with engineering and production teams.

 

 

Additional Responsibilities

  • Stay informed on current technologies and philosophies in material removal, inspection, automation, and manufacturing systems.

  • Provide cycle-time estimates to support product costing activities.

  • Perform additional duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

  • Interact professionally with coworkers, provide instruction, communicate effectively, and respond appropriately to supervision and feedback.

  • Manage time effectively and make sound business decisions related to efficiency and workflow.

  • Other responsibilities as assigned.

 

Qualifications

  • Two-year technical degree and 8 years of Manufacturing and/or Engineering experience, or 10 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.

  • Strong proficiency in Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).

  • Comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing processes, inspection methods, process control (including automation and SPC), and project scheduling/justification.

  • Familiarity with 5S and Lean Manufacturing principles.

  • Ability to design and fabricate prototypes, fixtures, and tools.

  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, rapidly changing, and entrepreneurial environment.

  • Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and follow written and verbal instructions.

  • Proficiency in English with strong communication and basic math skills.

  • Basic computer skills, including MS Office, internet research, and email.

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

  • Ability to define problems, collect data, analyze information, and draw logical conclusions.

  • Ability to travel to vendors, customers, and trade shows as required.

 

 

To apply, email resume to yoany.torres@lkjordan.com for immediate consideration.

 

Or call me at 512-342-0302

 

L.K. Jordan & Associates is an equal opportunity employer
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