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Sr, Engineering Techician

Gates Corporation
Columbia, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 6/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/12/2026
Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you.

Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations.

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What To Expect

As an innovation leader, we look for ambitious, forward thinking, open-minded and well-rounded individuals to join our global team. Located in our Columbia, MO plant, you will be an Sr. Engineer Technician.

The Sr. Engineering Technician supports material innovation and compliance initiatives within the Materials Science team and reports to the Laboratory Manager. This role collaborates closely with scientists, engineers, and laboratory teams, to coordinate and execute material processing, prototype development, and testing activities that support the development of next-generation power transmission and fluid power products.

Key Responsibilities (to Name a Few)

  • Plan and execute prototype production activities in accordance with detailed engineering instructions
  • Complete laboratory work orders by following established material formulation and testing procedures
  • Generate accurate, consistent, and repeatable data to support departmental objectives and product development efforts
  • Compile, analyze, and present data findings to both technical and non-technical audiences
  • Maintain a working knowledge of laboratory equipment, chemicals, and materials to support safe and efficient operations

About You

  • Post-secondary education is preferred
  • 5 years of experience in a manufacturing or laboratory environment preferred
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
  • Strong change management, documentation, and data management skills
  • Excellent planning, organization, and time management abilities, with the ability to effectively prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly present technical information and data to support effective decision-making
  • Demonstrated problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities, with the capability to identify issues and implement practical solutions
  • High attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate, high-quality documentation and reporting
  • Experience working with ERP systems such as Oracle or SAP preferred
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future company sponsorship

Benefits

  • Full-Time
  • Medical, Dental, Vision insurance and other voluntary benefit options:
    • Benefits begin on the first day of the month immediately following your date of hire
  • Eligible for 3 weeks of paid vacation, additionally 8 sick days
  • 11 paid holidays
  • 401(k): company matching up to 6%
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Discounts
WHY GATES?

Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE. While we might operate in a vast amount of time zones we operate as 'One Gates' and have a common goal of pushing the boundaries of materials science. We invest in our people, bringing real-world experience that enables us to solve our customers' diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Gates is an Equal Opportunity and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law.

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