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Hypertherm Associates · 5 hours ago

Lead Engineering Technician

Kent, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$34.66/hr - $57.77/hr

10+ years exp

Hypertherm Associates is looking for a highly skilled Lead Engineering Technician with a strong background in automation and fixturing to join our waterjet team. In this role, you will take ownership of complex technical projects, providing guidance and mentorship to other technicians while driving efficiency and quality across engineering operations.

Consumer GoodsIndustrial DesignIndustrial EngineeringIndustrial ManufacturingManufacturingSoftware

Culture & Values

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Oversee engineering workspaces, equipment maintenance and calibration, inventory management, and storage organization while ensuring safety and resource efficiency

Support production manufacturing by providing troubleshooting expertise and ability to safely get back to normal condition by enabling Qualified Electrical Workers guidelines

Develop and execute test plans using advanced instrumentation and automation tools; document results accurately

Apply expertise to diagnose and resolve system-level issues across mechanical, electrical, and automation technologies; occasional travel to support service teams

Provide insights on manufacturability, serviceability, and fixturing improvements

Delegate tasks effectively, maintain best practices in data management, and leverage coding/scripting for automated testing

Ensure compliance with electrical safety standards (NFPA70E) and regulatory requirements for lab infrastructure and equipment calibration

Mentor and coach technicians, champion continuous improvement initiatives (Kaizen, 5S), and lead prototype builds with manufacturing engagement

Qualification

Automation expertiseElectrical safety protocolsTroubleshooting integrated circuits3D CAD proficiencyFixturing designAdvanced instrumentationPrecision measuring devicesMentoring techniciansContinuous improvement initiativesSelf-directed

Required

AS degree or equivalent technical experience with 10+ years in engineering environments

Broad experience in automation and fixturing design

Strong knowledge of electrical safety protocols and regulatory standards

Proven ability to troubleshoot and modify integrated circuits/PCBs down to component level

Advanced skills with industrial machinery, hand/power tools, and assembly of devices/test fixtures

Ability to read, redline, and create 2D engineering drawings and electrical schematics; familiarity with 3D CAD preferred

Self-directed, proactive, and capable of prioritizing tasks and identifying opportunities for improvement

Preferred

Experience operating and maintaining high-pressure waterjet machinery

Advanced experience with precision measuring devices (CMM, micrometer, laser)

Proficiency in 3D CAD (SolidWorks) or PCB layout (Altium)

Familiarity with IEC-60974, UL, CSA, CCC, CE standards

Benefits

Global, 100% employee-owned company

Profit-Sharing

Employee Stock Ownership

Five days/year Community Service Time

Strong commitment to Environmental Stewardship

Stable, growing organization with a no-layoff philosophy

Company

Hypertherm Associates

Hypertherm Associates is an industrial manufacturing firm that offers industrial cutting products and software and OMAX waterjet systems.

Founded in 1968

Hanover, New Hampshire, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.hyperthermassociates.com

H1B Sponsorship

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