Engineering Technician I

About the Role

The Line Engineering Support Technician reports to the Line Engineering Support Supervisor in the Engineering Operations department. This full‑time, non‑exempt role serves as the liaison between Production and Engineering, focusing on resolving production issues related to unit assembly, component fit, bill of material, and electrical or mechanical diagram discrepancies to improve product design and efficiency. Key duties include consulting with engineers and management to solve production problems, managing daily line calls and documenting discrepancies, and collaborating with shop personnel to develop production and design standards. The technician also creates or revises component specification sheets, reviews product designs for compliance with company standards and engineering principles, and may travel to other AAON locations or field test sites for cross‑training or product review. • Act as liaison between Production and Engineering to resolve unit assembly and diagram discrepancies. • Manage daily line calls, document discrepancies, and develop production/design standards. • Create and revise component specification sheets and review designs for compliance. • Travel between AAON locations or field test sites for cross‑training or product review.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸liaison
• ▸line calls
• ▸discrepancy documentation
• ▸spec sheets
• ▸design review
• ▸site travel

What You Bring

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED; relevant HVAC experience and a technical degree are preferred but not required. After hiring, the employee must complete three of six designated courses, such as Computer Concepts, MS Office, Intro to Engineering, Intro to Excel, Intro to Fabrication Lab, and Intro to Electricity. Essential mental functions include strong mechanical aptitude, proficiency with Microsoft Office, high‑level problem‑solving, effective written and verbal communication, and the ability to multitask and organize in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment. The position requires the ability to use power tools, lift up to 50 lb, and remain seated or standing for most of the shift, while working in varying temperatures, dust, and occasional chemical fumes. The work schedule follows a rotating 4/10 pattern: two to three months of Monday‑Thursday shifts (6:00 am‑4:30 pm) followed by two to three months of Thursday‑Sunday shifts (6:00 am‑4:30 pm). • Complete three of six required courses: Computer Concepts, MS Office, Intro to Engineering, Intro to Excel, Intro to Fabrication Lab, Intro to Electricity. • Demonstrate strong mechanical aptitude, gauge reading, basic testing, and mathematical skills. • Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and possess high‑level problem‑solving ability. • Communicate effectively in written and spoken form; exhibit strong interpersonal, decision‑making, and multitasking skills. • Use power tools, lift up to 50 lb, and stand or sit for 95 % of work hours; tolerate hot/cold temperatures, dust, and chemical fumes. • Work rotating 4/10 schedule: 2‑3 months Mon‑Thu 6:00 am‑4:30 pm, then 2‑3 months Thu‑Sun 6:00 am‑4:30 pm.

Requirements

• ▸ms office
• ▸mechanical aptitude
• ▸power tools
• ▸problem solving
• ▸high school
• ▸hvac experience

Work Environment

Office Full-Time