Engineer Technician - Adv Tech

AprilAire is an industry leading provider of healthy air solutions who is committed to our mission; everyone deserves healthy air. You will join a team of professionals who are passionate, customer focused, adaptable, and leading the way for new HVAC technologies and innovative thinking. We are proud to be in over 7 million homes and look forward to our continued success. Give your career a breath of fresh air today and consider joining our team!

We are currently seeking an Engineering Technician to join our Advanced Technology team here at our Sun Prairie Innovation Center. This person will assist with the design, development, and testing of new products, components, and materials and the improvement of existing products and components.

This is a 100% on-site position.

The Engineering Technician:

• Designs and builds prototypes, test fixtures, sets up equipment, and performs product testing.
• Monitors and analyzes test data and prepares written test reports.
• Develops and maintains test sheets, indexes, databases and spreadsheets.
• Organizes and maintains departmental records.
• Installs units for field performance testing.
• Reviews test procedures/methods and develops new ideas or ways to revise current practices for increased efficiency and quality output.
• Troubleshoots and maintains test equipment.
• Maintains tools and keeps lab orderly.
• Applies working knowledge of company systems and procedures to support engineering in facilitating project transitions from one phase to the next.
• Participates on cross functional teams to ensure the continuous, on-going improvement of processes, methods, productivity, quality, and cost reduction activities. Responsible for communicating to team status of projects, test results, and recommendations for design or material changes.
• Researches and obtains resources for prototyping projects, ensuring materials match product requirements and are cost effective.
• Trains technicians and interns on test procedures and equipment, model building, record keeping, brazing, and other duties.
• Completes special projects as assigned.
• Follows and complies with all safety and work rules and regulations.  

Qualified candidates will have:

• Associates degree in Engineering (preferred)
• 1-3 years of lab, testing, and troubleshooting experience required 
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents as well as engineering drawings and documents 
• Ability to write and report technical information
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to operate shop equipment and hand tools
• Electrical and electronics background preferred
• Solid understanding of test theory and procedures, with the ability to guide others
• Ability to interpret test results and collect data 

A GREAT PLACE TO WORK FOR ALL!  At AprilAire our employees are our most important resource. That's why we offer comprehensive benefits and unique company perks, and why we create a shared purpose in giving back to our communities.

We care about your health by providing...

• a comprehensive health insurance plan 
• dental and vision insurance
• flexible spending account
• progressive wellness programming for you and your family (including fitness programs and incentives) 

We care about your wellbeing by providing...

• vacation, personal and holiday pay
• summer hours
• dress for the day (casual dress code)
• onsite workout facility
  
• employee discounts on AprilAire products
• a fantastic team environment

We care when you need it most by providing...

• company-sponsored short and long term disability plans
• parental leave
• employee assistant program
• identity theft protection
• bereavement pay

We care about your financial wellness by providing...

• 401(k) with company match and generous profit sharing
• three types of life insurance coverage
• college savings plan
• scholarship awards

We care about your growth by providing...

• tuition reimbursement program
• learning and development opportunities
• career progression in and across functions

We care about our community by...

• giving back to local charities
  
• sponsoring employees for their participation in charitable events

AprilAire does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any team member at AprilAire without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of AprilAire, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by AprilAire as a result of the referral or through other means. Search agreements must be made with a member of the AprilAire Human Resources team to be considered valid.

Applicants have rights under federal and state employment laws:

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)  En Español

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)  En Español

Wisconsin Family and Medical Leave Act (WFMLA)  En Español

AprilAire is an E-Verify company