Engineering Technician - Mechanical

Overview

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!

Under the direction of our Engineering Lab Operations Manager, the Engineering Technician will work in and support our Sun Prairie Innovation Center by assisting engineers in the development and testing of new products, components and materials as well as helping to improve and update existing products and components. 

Responsibilities

In this role you will:

• Assist engineers in the development and testing of new products, components, and materials and the improving and updating of existing products and components.
• Perform tests in the lab, including but not limited to: Mechanical, Electronics, Automation, & Firmware.
• Write detail oriented technical test reports.
• Construct models and prototypes.
• Prepare testing set‑ups (i.e. equipment, fixtures, etc.), build test fixtures as required and perform tests according to procedures.
• Monitor test data, analyze, and prepare test reports.
• Assist with developing and/or recommending improved or new testing procedures.
• Perform quality control activities related to incoming parts, ensuring the meeting of company or customer specifications.
• Maintain part information and assembly BOM’s using AS400 system.
• Complete and maintain all required paperwork, records, documents, etc.
• Follow and comply with all safety and work rules and regulations. 
• Maintain departmental Lean 5S standards.

Qualifications

If the below says “Me!”, consider applying today:

• High school diploma required, Associates degree preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude, desire to learn, develop and perform mechanical tasks.
• Previous technician experience preferred (~1 year), but not required
• Previous experience operation model shop equipment or hand tools
• Machining/brazing experience a plus
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 
• Detail oriented with the ability to make precise measurements and keep accurate records

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 and holiday pay
• summer hours
• dress for the day (casual dress code)
• free coffee and popcorn
• 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

We care about our community by...

• giving back to local charities through fund-raising, volunteering, and charitable events
• sponsoring employees and immediate family members 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