Engineering Technician

Engineering Technician II

The Engineering Technician II provides technical, laboratory, engineering documentation, and ERP data-entry support for new product development and sustaining engineering activities. This position supports Project Engineers, Design Support Engineers, and Product Engineers by maintaining accurate engineering, product, and component data in ERP and engineering databases, supporting CO/CR document execution, and assisting with prototype builds, testing, and product configuration activities from concept through production.

Promote the Bird Family Values through your actions—Trust, Innovation, Teamwork, Achievement, and Accountability.

Be able to describe the Quality Policy and Quality Objectives, your contribution to quality, and the effects of not observing quality and customer requirements.

Provide technical support for new product development and sustaining engineering activities under the direction of Project Engineers, Design Support Engineers, and Product Engineers.

Maintain engineering documentation including Bills of Material (BOMs), schematic drawings, mechanical documentation, engineering databases, and ERP records to ensure accurate product configuration and revision control.

Perform engineering data entry and maintain component information within ERP, Microsoft Access engineering databases, and other engineering information systems.

Prepare, coordinate, and execute Change Requests (CRs), Change Orders (COs), Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), and associated engineering documentation to support product releases and design revisions.

Assist engineers with engineering documentation, PCB release activities, and manufacturing documentation required to support new product development.

Assemble, modify, troubleshoot, and evaluate prototype assemblies, breadboards, fixtures, and engineering test equipment. Evaluation includes prototype testing, calibration, environmental testing, data collection, and documentation of test results for engineering evaluation.

Coordinate prototype, pilot, and production builds by working with Manufacturing, Purchasing, Quality, and external suppliers to ensure materials and documentation are complete and accurate.

Verify engineering documentation for accuracy by reviewing part numbers, Bills of Material, specifications, footprints, dimensions, drawings, and engineering records prior to product release.

Maintain engineering configuration control by ensuring engineering documentation, ERP records, and released product data remain accurate, complete, and synchronized throughout the product lifecycle.

Provide first-level technical support to Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, Sales, and Sustaining Engineering for engineering documentation, product configuration, and technical inquiries under the direction of engineering staff.

Maintain engineering laboratories, tools, test fixtures, instrumentation, and work areas to support product development activities.

Identify opportunities to improve engineering processes, documentation, testing, and data management. Develop or assist with scripts, software tools, database improvements, or automation solutions using programming or scripting languages when appropriate to improve departmental efficiency.

Perform other duties as assigned by the Engineering Manager or Project Engineer.

Bachelor's degree preferred or actively pursuing Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electronics Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or related technical discipline

3–5 years of engineering support or electronics manufacturing experience

Working knowledge of electronic and mechanical principles

Experience supporting engineering documentation, BOMs, engineering drawings, product configuration management, and ERP-based engineering data management, including part creation, BOM maintenance, engineering change implementation, and product record management

Familiarity with CRs, COs, ECOs, and document control

Experience maintaining engineering databases and product configuration information

Experience with electronic laboratory equipment

Ability to assemble, troubleshoot, test, and evaluate prototype electronic assemblies

High attention to detail

Strong troubleshooting, organizational, and analytical skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Strong written and verbal communication

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Experience using IFS ERP in an engineering or manufacturing environment

Experience with Microsoft Access, SQL, or other engineering database applications

Experience with laboratory automation or automated test systems

Experience with Python, VBA, C#, or similar scripting/programming languages to automate engineering documentation, testing, reporting, or engineering workflows

Experience with surface mount soldering and PCB assembly

Familiarity with RF and microwave products or electronic manufacturing processes

Ability to sit or stand for moderate periods and move lab equipment (<40 pounds) around when necessary