Machinist - Engineering Technician

Job Description Who will you be working with? You will be working as part of the Nordco Engineering Team helping bring new technologies to the Roadway Work Equipment industry. How will you make a difference? You will play a critical role in fabricating and machining components, preparing test setups, and conducting validation tests to ensure products meet design specifications. This hands‑on position requires expertise in machining and fabrication, building prototype machines, test stands fixturing and tooling, executing tests, troubleshooting issues, and collaborating with engineers to validate product performance and reliability. What do we want to know about you? 2+ years of experience as an engineering technician, machine operator, or fabricator. Hands‑on expertise in CNC plasma cutting, milling and brake press, fabrication tasks, and/or test and validation. Proficiency with CNC operations, including set‑up, operation and programming. This includes CAD/CAM software. Extensive hands‑on manufacturing experience with mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems that include welding, and assembly. Experience evaluating product designs and product performance requirements to determine test requirements. Experience evaluating product failures and the ability to troubleshoot and solve equipment problems. Experience with test equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, pressure gauges) and data collection tools. Ability to define or interpret assembly and manufacturing work instructions and test procedures. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings including electrical and hydraulic schematics. Ability to perform basic engineering calculations. Strong documentation and organizational skills are required to maintain all records, provide data to project engineers and managers. Proficiency with MS‑Word, Excel and Outlook is required. Prior experience working on research & development or prototypes is strongly preferred. Familiarity with design for railroad products and systems and their environments. Experience with electrical control and hydraulic systems. Advanced experience with CNC programming and CAD/CAM software. Knowledge of Lean manufacturing and design principles is a plus. What will your typical day look like? Operate and maintain CNC plasma cutting equipment. Utilize CNC brake press to form and bend parts to exact specifications. Program and operate CNC 5‑axis mill to create complex high‑precision components and test fixtures. Perform tasks such as welding (TIG, MIG, arc), cutting, grinding, drilling and assembling of components to create prototypes, fixtures or final products. Measure and inspect parts and components using precision tools (calipers, micrometers, gauges) to ensure adherence to tolerances and specifications. Maintain prototype equipment so that it is in good working order. Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic, electrical or mechanical issues with prototype machinery. Conduct performance tests of new products or components, assemblies and systems in accordance with test plans and criteria; maintain accurate records and report results to engineering. Install instrumentation and test equipment in accordance with engineering specifications. Use data acquisition equipment to gather pressure, temperature, flow and other data types. Coordinate the on‑time completion of tasks, communicating directly with engineering and other technicians. Provide technical input to development engineers to support the design of new products, utilizing past experience, observations and test results. Organize and manage the R&D lab space to ensure a safe working environment. What about the physical demands of the job? Travel to customer sites to test products, train customers – up to 20% of time. Requires mechanical aptitude to physically work on machinery. Requires the ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Requires the use of hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, and controls. The employee is required to talk, hear and walk unassisted. Close vision ability is required. Requires the ability to travel to remote worksites. May include exposure to heat, wet, cold, dry working conditions for a period of time. Additional Information Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $55,900-74,100. The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible. 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