Engineering Technician

Overview:

The Engineering Technician (Electromechanical) supports the remanufacturing, repair, testing, and development of electromechanical home appliances and related components.

This position combines hands-on technical work with engineering support activities. Depending on operational requirements, technical expertise, and assigned responsibilities, the Engineering Technician may work directly in Production performing complex appliance repairs or support Engineering in the development, validation, and implementation of repair processes.

Key Responsibilities:

Electromechanical Troubleshooting and Repair

• Perform advanced troubleshooting, diagnostics, and repair of complete electromechanical home appliances and related components.
• Identify and resolve electrical, mechanical, and electromechanical failures using technical knowledge, diagnostic equipment, and established repair procedures.
• Disassemble, inspect, repair, reassemble, and functionally test appliances to ensure they meet established quality and performance requirements.
• Troubleshoot complex appliance systems, including electrical controls, motors, pumps, actuators, sensors, heating systems, fluid-handling systems, and mechanical assemblies, as applicable.
• Perform component-level analysis and determine appropriate repair or replacement methods.
• Apply established workmanship standards and ensure repaired products meet applicable OEM and customer requirements.
• Identify recurring failures, repair challenges, and opportunities to improve product quality and repair effectiveness.

Production Support and Complex Appliance Repair

• Perform hands-on remanufacturing and repair of complex appliances within assigned production operations.
• Support production throughput by executing repair processes accurately, safely, and efficiently.
• Serve as a technical resource for Production team members when troubleshooting complex or nonstandard repair issues.
• Assist in resolving technical issues that impact product quality, repair completion, or production flow.
• Provide technical coaching and demonstrate proper repair techniques, equipment operation, and workmanship standards.
• Support the introduction of new products, repair processes, fixtures, and testing equipment into production.
• Identify opportunities to improve repair cycle time, first-pass quality, and overall repair effectiveness.
• Maintain accurate repair documentation and communicate technical issues, recurring failures, and process concerns to the appropriate teams.

Engineering Development and Process Support

• Support Engineering in the development, testing, and validation of new repair procedures for electromechanical appliances and components.
• Perform technical evaluations and testing to determine repair feasibility, product functionality, and process effectiveness.
• Develop, test, and refine repair methods to establish repeatable and production-ready procedures.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Industrial Engineering to improve repair processes, tooling, fixtures, and test methods.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including repair instructions, troubleshooting guides, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and test procedures.
• Support engineering change requests and the implementation of approved process or product changes.
• Assist in the launch of new products, repair programs, and remanufacturing processes.
• Provide technical feedback and recommendations based on hands-on repair experience and observed product failure modes.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective action activities related to product failures, repair quality, and process performance.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, and process standardization.
• Apply appropriate electrical and mechanical safety practices when performing diagnostics, repairs, and testing.

Qualifications

Competencies:

• Previous experience repairing or troubleshooting home appliances, electrical equipment, mechanical assemblies, or electromechanical systems.
• Familiarity with basic electrical concepts, mechanical components, or diagnostic tools.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation, wiring diagrams, or repair instructions.
• Ability to work safely, follow established procedures, and maintain quality workmanship.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Experience in a manufacturing, remanufacturing, repair, or production environment.