Engineering Technician

Monday – Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
Competitive Salary
Midland Garage Door has been in business for over 45 years, and we take pride in the quality products we deliver to our customers. We are seeking an experienced Engineering Technician to join our growing team.
Summary:
The primary function of this position is to support automation projects and maintenance operations by optimizing automated equipment and ensuring efficient plant processes. You will work hands-on, partnering with teams across various functions to troubleshoot, repair equipment, install new systems, and help drive technological advancements.
Essential Duties:
- Diagnose and resolve issues with electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
- Identify and troubleshoot faults in electromechanical systems to ensure optimal performance.
- Collaborate with maintenance team to resolve automation equipment issues.
- Develop detailed mechanical drawings using 3D CAD software (SolidWorks).
- Oversee the installation and calibration of manufacturing equipment.
- Conduct engineering tests to verify system functionality and performance.
- Maintain accurate documentation of all work completed, ensuring compliance with standards.
- Collaborate effectively with the engineering team to drive project success.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Management.
- Experience working in a manufacturing environment
- Experience working with VFD’s, AC motors, Servos, Relays, Sensors, Barcode Scanners, Conveyors
- Experience integrating and troubleshoot PLC/HMI programming
- Experience with Allen Bradley hardware
- Metal fabrication (welding, machining, assembly)
- Experience reading electrical schematics and mechanical drawings
- Experience with robotic systems
- Strong problem-solving ability
- Basic computer networking skills
- Has a high level of attention to detail, organization, and follow-through skills.
- Have prompt and reliable attendance.
This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.
Education and Experience:
High School or GED required. Two-year technical degree preferred (Mechatronics, Automation, or similar field) or an equivalent combination of education and experience to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and duties as listed above.
Equipment/Software used:
- Microsoft Office Suite
- General Office Equipment
- SolidWorks
- RS Logix 5000
- Milling machines
- Various Hand and Power Tools
- Welders
- Lift Trucks
We are committed to our team members, and we care deeply about providing employees and their families a supportive benefits package which includes:
- Medical and Dental insurance with company contribution
- HSA company contribution and match
- 401K with company match
- Company paid life insurance
- Vision insurance
- Company paid short-term disability and company contribution towards long-term disability
- Supplemental insurance options
- Parental Leave
- Childbirth Recovery Leave
- Vacation and Sick Time
- Holiday pay
- Referral Bonus
- Annual work boot allowance
- Prescription safety glass allowance
By submitting your application, you acknowledge that all information provided is accurate and truthful to the best of your knowledge. Any false statements, misrepresentation, or omission of information may disqualify you from consideration for employment or, if hired, may result in termination. The company reserves the right to verify the information you have provided as part of the recruitment process. Submitting an application does not guarantee employment.
Midland Garage Door is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), disability, age, religion, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. All employment decisions, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, and termination, are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.
Midland Garage Door will make reasonable accommodations to the known qualifying disabilities of applicants and employees when doing so will not impose an undue hardship. Applicants who believe they may need reasonable accommodation to enable them to participate in the application process should contact Human Resources.