Engineering Technician

Have you ever used the self-checkout in a local grocery store? Played the slots at a casino? Maybe you grabbed a drink from a vending machine or paid to park your car? If you've answered with a resounding "YES", then you've done so with the aid of one of the 10 million devices installed by Crane Payment Innovations (CPI).

We make the technology that powers your everyday life, enabling more than 4 billion transactions every week in more than 143 currencies worldwide. From cash and coins to cards and mobile, we keep the world of payments moving with smart validation devices and business management software.

Headquartered in Malvern, PA, CPI is supported by more than 2,000 global associates, 7 manufacturing sites, 12 corporate offices, and a national field service organization.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

As an Engineering Technician, you will support the validation and verification of CPI's innovative payment solutions by conducting product testing, maintaining laboratory equipment, and partnering with engineering and project teams to ensure products meet performance, quality, and reliability expectations.

This role is a critical part of our Test Lab organization, which serves as the final verification point for both new and existing products. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will collaborate closely with Design Engineers, Product Managers, Project Managers, and Test Operators to sustain existing products while helping bring new technologies to market.

The Engineering Technician will have a direct impact on our Engineering and Product Development organization, responsible for:

• Executing product verification and validation testing to ensure CPI products perform as designed and meet quality standards.
• Communicating test status, findings, and recommendations to Design Engineers and project stakeholders throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Coordinating and managing testing activities performed by Test Operators to support project schedules and priorities.
• Maintaining laboratory equipment, troubleshooting test systems, ordering materials, and supporting product modifications required for testing initiatives.

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

You will bring hands-on experience with laboratory testing equipment and product validation activities, with demonstrated success in interpreting technical documentation such as schematics, wiring diagrams, and mechanical assembly drawings.
Qualifications and Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Engineering Technology or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2 years of experience in a laboratory, manufacturing, product testing, or engineering support environment.
• Experience using laboratory and test equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and mechanical assembly drawings.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze test results and identify root causes.
• Ability to work independently while coordinating and directing the activities of Test Operators.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple functions, departments, and cultures.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Experience with 3D printing technologies preferred.
• Experience using 3D modeling software such as SolidWorks preferred.
• Experience operating machining equipment preferred.
• Experience troubleshooting products to the electrical component level preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 5%.

Personal Attributes

• Action Oriented: Demonstrates urgency and accountability in completing testing activities and project deliverables.
• Analytical Thinker: Uses data, observations, and technical knowledge to solve complex product and testing challenges.
• Flexible: Comfortable balancing multiple projects and adapting quickly to changing business priorities.
• Team Player: Collaborates effectively within a matrixed environment and builds strong relationships across engineering, product, and operations teams.
• Quality Written Communication: Clearly communicates test plans, findings, status updates, and recommendations to stakeholders.

WHAT WE'RE OFFERING

• Flexible work environments
• Defined career growth plans with opportunities to expand your technical expertise
• Team-building activities that support innovation and collaboration
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick, and holiday pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with Company contribution
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance and disability benefits
• Tuition assistance programs
• Community involvement and volunteer opportunities
• Opportunities to collaborate with and visit global CPI locations

Sound interesting? Come see why we are OneCPI!
CPI is part of Crane NXT

Crane NXT is a premier industrial technology company that provides proprietary and trusted technology solutions to secure, detect, and authenticate what matters most to its customers. The company is a pioneer in advanced, proprietary micro-optics technology for securing physical products, and its sophisticated electronic equipment and associated software leverage proprietary core capabilities with detection and sensing technologies. Crane NXT employs approximately 4,000 people globally, with operations and manufacturing facilities in the United States, United Kingdom, Mexico, Japan, Switzerland, Germany, Sweden, and Malta.

Crane Payment Innovations is committed to hiring a diverse workforce. Applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status, national origin, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.