Program Technician

Why Work at Banner?

For over 50 years, Banner Engineering has been at the forefront of industrial automation. We offer products and solutions including award-winning sensors, wireless solutions, machine safety, indication and LED lighting. From Fortune 500 leaders to innovative startups, Banner's award-winning products and solutions are helping companies around the world increase efficiency, reduce costs, safeguard equipment, and protect personnel. Our commitment to innovation shows through a continuous, market-driven evolution of products and technology. With engineers employed in nearly every major department, engineering is in our DNA.

Banner is a rapidly growing company that offers many personal development opportunities, an excellent benefits package, and a collaborative team of employees who are passionate about what they do.

Position Summary

Program Technician II independently executes technical work within established processes and procedures. This role takes responsibility for assigned deliverables, implements product changes, maintains engineering documentation, and supports product release with limited guidance.

This position reports to the Technical Program Manager. 

What You’ll Be Doing

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working collaboratively, staying on top of tasks, and making a meaningful impact across teams and projects. Below are some key responsibilities of the role.

Engineering Execution

• Independently evaluate and implement customer specific modifications and standard specials.
• Create and maintain product documentation, BOMs, routings, and engineering records with limited guidance.
• Complete product releases and resolve standard documentation issues.
• Identify and recommend improvements to documentation accuracy and workflow.

Product Support

• Investigate RMA and quality issues, document findings, and involve Engineering as needed.
• Work with Manufacturing and Quality to resolve product issues.
• Identify and recommend practical product improvements and cost reduction opportunities.

Customer Program Support

• Manage assigned engineering support activities for customer programs.
• Complete assigned engineering deliverables with Program Management.
• Review customer requirements and recommend solutions.
• Coordinate implementation of customer specific product configurations.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Coordinate work with Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, Product Management, Applications Engineering, and Program Management.
• Track and complete assigned deliverables supporting customer commitments and production schedules.
• Identify and escalate technical, schedule, or documentation risks outside established processes.
• Contribute recommendations related to engineering processes, documentation, and product quality.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Bring to the Table

To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, and regular attendance is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to support individuals with disabilities.

Required

• Associate's degree in Engineering Technology, related technical field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• 2 or more years of relevant engineering, product support, or manufacturing experience.
• Demonstrated technical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to independently manage multiple assignments, deliverables, and priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple departments.

Preferred

• Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics and engineering drawings.
• Understanding of sensors, electronics, or industrial automation.
• Experience with product documentation, BOMs, ECOs, or engineering change processes.
• Experience coordinating validation or product testing activities.

What to Expect at Work

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to support individuals with disabilities.

• Sit for up to 8 hours per day.
• Continuous movement, walking, or standing.
• Exposed to a computer screen for extended periods
• May require repetitive motions such as utilize a computer mouse, keyboard, computer, and other standard office equipment.
• Communicate with others frequently.
• Occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to work on-site in a manufacturing environment and travel to other facilities when needed.

Working Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those you may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Corporate office environment – indoor and climate-controlled
• Frequent interaction with internal departments as well as employees across all levels of the organization.
• Exposure to moderate noise, moving mechanical parts, and temperature changes in production areas.
• PPE may be required in specific areas (e.g., safety glasses, hearing protection)
• Standard hours Monday through Friday; occasional overtime may be required.
• Exposure to various manufacturing, warehousing, or related industrial locations.

Pay and Benefits

Banner Engineering is committed to offering competitive pay and benefits, including, but not limited to:

• 401(k) with match
• Student Loan 401(k) match program
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans
• HSA (Health Savings Account) with company contribution
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Sales and Profit Sharing Eligibility
• Flexible work hours
• Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance

Base Pay Range: $27.12 - $33.91

The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Core Values

Customer Driven, Accountability Focused, Integrity Always, New Solutions – Every Day

If you excel in a dynamic, collaborative environment and are looking for meaningful challenges and opportunities to grow, you’ll find a great fit here. Banner Engineering is a premier employer headquartered in MN, offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development as we rapidly grow in the Industrial Automation industry.

Banner Engineering is an equal opportunity employer that considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/D/V

This job description reflects management’s assignment of key responsibilities; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Salary : $27 - $34