Engineering Technician

Sherpa Design is a team of mechanical and electrical engineers, designers, machinists, and additive manufacturing experts who thrive on pushing the envelope and equipping others to do the same. Since 2001, our platform of capabilities has grown from our core expertise of product engineering to include additive manufacturing, precision machining, NX training, and Teamcenter solutions.

At this time, we are looking for an Engineering Technician to join us. In this role, you’ll work with several of the best-known Fortune 100 companies on innovative technologies and products.

What We Offer

At Sherpa, you’ll discover:

We hire amazingly capable people. Everyone here brings impressive technical expertise – that’s a given in consulting. Beyond that, we share a way of thinking expansively and supporting each other. It makes work exciting and enjoyable.

We keep bureaucracy in check. One of our values is act with agility. We have designed our internal systems so that you spend your energy on the work that most lights your fire. No micromanaging, no cumbersome approval processes, just clear shared goals.

Our exposure builds experience. Because we work with so many innovative companies across industries, you can reach the equivalent of 5 years in-house experience in just 2 years.

About this Role

As an Engineering Technician your focus will be collaborating with our team of Internal ME, EE, and production teams providing devices, assembly and test equipment, and tools to support next generation solutions for the AR/VR, consumer products, Defense, and many other industries.   

The work is varied, can be fast paced at times, and rarely the same here at Sherpa.  We anticipate more responsibility and advanced duties as you progress within our team.  This position requires you to be in our facility with the equipment and fellow colleagues.

Basic Qualifications

• Attention to detail and a drive to produce high quality work
• Good communication skills and able to manage schedule
• Able to read and understand mechanical and/or electrical drawings
• Mechanically inclined and curious about how things work
• Able to effectively work with a multidisciplinary development team
• Able to use common hand tools, power tools, and shop equipment (drills, saws)
• Able to coordinate with multiple vendors or suppliers for parts, fasteners, outside processes
• Creative and likes to solve challenging problems

Technical Competencies and daily duties

• Ability to use 3D CAD tools (NX or SolidWorks preferred) for modeling and drafting
• Associates or Tech degree, -OR- 6 years in relevant industry role acceptable
• Experience building or repairing consumer electronic devices; comfortable working with electronic devices, boards, sensors, wiring harnesses.  Soldering skills an added bonus
• Experience designing and building various fixtures for mechanical and electrical assembly or test
• Experience assembling mechanical prototypes, sub-assembly kits, machines and equipment
• Experience preparing CAD models for print or laser cutting, setting up 3D Printers, setting up and running laser cutters, and post processing parts from a 3D Printer highly desirable
• Familiar with working in a machine shop type environment

Success Indicators

• Ability to work collaboratively and deliver winning results in a small team environment with engineers
• Self-driven learner able to grasp complex computer/math/software concepts quickly
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Excel, Word) needed
• Creative and likes to solve challenging problems on time
• Good communication skills, both written and oral
• Self-starter who takes initiative and manages their schedule to align with production schedules and department needs
• Works well in a team environment and thrives on collaboration
• Knowledge seeker looking to expand skillset

Compensation and Benefits

This is a full-time non-exempt position. We offer a competitive salary based on experience. In addition, Sherpa offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Paid medical/dental/vision
• Paid holidays
• Paid volunteer time off
• SIMPLE IRA with match
• Group life insurance 
• Employee assistance program
• Paid parental leave 
• Supplemental insurance
• Hybrid and Permanent work from home options
• Flexible schedule
• Professional development
• Employee recognition program
• Outdoor gear borrow program

Next Steps

If you share our innate curiosity about how things work and our drive to make them work better, we look forward to hearing from you!  Please send us your resume and share what excites you about this role.

Important to note: Must be a US Person able to comply with US Department of State ITAR/EAR requirements for manufacturers in the government sector as a requirement for employment.

 **Actual candidates only; NO recruiters please**

Sherpa Design seeks multiple perspectives and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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Salary : $25 - $40