Engineer Technician

Location: Valparaiso, IN

Duration: 3 months (no possibility for renewal or conversion)

Schedule: Hybrid

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Technician to support sustaining engineering activities for our Valparaiso, IN facility. This position plays a key role in executing smaller engineering tasks, managing engineering changes, maintaining CAD data, and assisting in test and validation efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Support ongoing sustaining engineering projects by updating drawings, models, and documentation in SolidWorks.
• Execute and document engineering change orders (ECOs/ECNs) and maintain Bills of Material (BOMs).
• Perform testing and validation on components and assemblies as directed by engineering.
• Interpret and update engineering prints and schematics in accordance with GD&T practices.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to implement product improvements and resolve production issues.
• Ensure all CAD data, documentation, and change records meet company and regulatory standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives supporting product reliability and manufacturability.
• Communicate progress, findings, and issues clearly to the engineering team.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in an engineering support, CAD, or technician role within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks (required).
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and schematics.
• Experience with GD&T, BOM management, and engineering change notifications (ECNs).
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Mechanical Engineering degree or related technical discipline preferred, but not required.
• Hands-on experience in testing and validation is a plus.