Engineering Technician

Why You Should Work Here

Graco is a global leader in the design, development and manufacture of highly-engineered systems for numerous industrial and commercial applications. This position supports our Contractor Equipment Division (CED) in Rogers, MN. At CED, our product line meets the needs of painting and general contractors and includes airless, air and gas-powered sprayers, line stripers, pressure washers, and roofing equipment.

Graco was proud to be named a Best Place to Work in Manufacturing and Production by Fortune Magazine in 2016, 2018, and 2019. Opportunities exist for development and career progression as well as attractive benefit packages.

Job Description

This position provides support to new product development and standard product engineering by building product prototypes and test models. This position also performs and documents product performance testing, product qualification testing, and product auditing.

Day to Day Responsibilities

• Build up of simple test prototypes with some supervision
• Run tests to company standard test procedures
• Make routine test set-ups with some supervision
• Collect test data and monitor long-term tests
• Report test results, including completion of the lab test request form
• Participate in lab maintenance and housekeeping activities
• Actively participate in quality improvement activities
• Actively take initiative to increase technical proficiency
• Develop working knowledge of Graco test procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Years of Experience

2-year technical degree or equivalent. Excellent mechanical and/or electrical aptitude. Knowledge of general lab practices, tools, and equipment. Demonstrated excellent oral and written communications skills. Demonstrated ability to work with computers, data acquisition equipment, lab instrumentation, and shop tools.

Salary or Hourly Rate

Discussed in person.

Benefits

• Volt-sponsored benefits initially: health, dental, vision, life, and short-term disability insurance
• Weekly pay with $0.50 per hour increase after six months
• Referral bonuses
• As a Graco employee, you are eligible for:
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Group discounts off vehicles, cell phone service, paint, and more
  • 401(k) plan with company matching contribution as well as an Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Application Information

All we need is your resume to start!