Engineering Technician

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Learn about our benefits designed for you to Thrive at work and at home. 

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Where is the work:

What’s in it for you: 

Thermo King is hiring an Engineering Technician in Minneapolis, MN. In this role, you will work with the Applied Mechanics team to support testing of Transport Refrigeration product designs, and to address reliability with existing products in the areas of acoustics, vibrations, and fatigue. This role works closely with various product and technology development teams, and with global engineering support center personnel around the globe.

What you will do:    

• Assist in planning tests to effectively execute tests which may validate simulation models, assess risk, or validate full durability tests. Testing includes but not limited to measuring acceleration on shaker tables, strain gauge, structural dynamics, tensile lab operations, and occasional field testing.
• Support laboratory operations by performing routine laboratory tests and procedures.
• Calibrate, instrument, and perform standard and non-standard tests to collect data for critical project support.
• Assists more senior technicians with more complex testing procedures.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and perform required quality assurance.
• Apply knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology principles, techniques, procedures and equipment to the validation and qualification of our products.
• Follow existing test procedures, documenting and effectively communicating results.
• Support the operation, maintenance, and repair for applied mechanics lab assets.
• Conduct testing for structural reliability.
• Detail documentation of testing progress, observations, and results with support from test engineers.
• Support process improvement activities to individual and group work.

What you will bring:  

• High school diploma required. Engineering technology or associates degree preferred.
• 3 – 5 years of hands-on mechanical experience required (Ex: mechanic, service technician, fork lift mechanic, auto mechanic, farm mechanic, fabricator, etc…).
• Experience with Microsoft products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) is required. Experience with data acquisition is required, experience with high-speed data acquisition is a plus. 
• Experience in performing applied mechanics test is a plus. 
• Experience with structural data acquisition systems, both hardware and software, as well as mechanical strain measurement is a plus.  

Annual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range:

Compensation Type:

Incentive Eligible:

Sales Commission Eligible:

Disclaimer: We strive to provide competitive compensation for this position, tailored to a variety of factors. The actual compensation will depend on elements such as seniority, merit, geographic location, education, experience,  travel requirements, and union designation.   Our compensation range is generally based on the national average for the country.  Additionally, benefits may vary depending on the region, business alignment, union involvement, and employee status.

Thrive at work and at home:

• Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives – WE DARE TO CARE!
• Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
• 401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution = up to 8% company contribution.
• Paid time off includes 15 vacation days, 9 paid holidays, 3 floating holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.
• Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.

Disclaimer:  Benefit offerings may vary depending on Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations.

Safety Sensitive Role:

The company designates certain roles as Safety Sensitive. Safety Sensitive roles may require that you pass additional drug screening.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.