Sr Engineering Technician

SUMMARY:

The Sr. Engineering Technician supports Engineering by developing and maintaining Bills of Materials (BOM), performing cost estimating, building prototype parts and fixtures, and programming CNC press brake, lasers and turrets. This position interprets blueprints and 3D models, optimizes manufacturing programs, and ensures quality, safety, and production efficiency. This role bridges engineering design and production execution through technical expertise, programming capability, and continuous improvement support.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Attends work during scheduled hours and maintains consistent attendance.
• Receives and interprets prints, 3D models, work orders, and engineering parameters.
• Develops and maintains Bills of Materials (BOM) including cost estimation and tool identification.
• Maintains fixture and tool identification systems and supports production tool tracking.
• Programs CNC press brake equipment, laser, and turrets to manufacture parts from blueprints and models.
• Loads, edits, tests, and optimizes programs based on in-process inspections.
• Assists machinery operators to verify program specifications and production quality.
• Inspects finished products for completeness and conformance to quality standards.
• Converts metric and standard measurements as required.
• Checks own work against documented requirements to ensure accuracy.
• Supports continuous improvement initiatives and cost-saving measures.
• Follows all company safety policies, procedures, and JSEA requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Strong blueprint reading and interpretation skills.
• Ability to read and comprehend work instructions and technical documentation.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and convert metric and standard units.
• Ability to apply sound judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work with detailed written and oral instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and quality focus.
• Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams.
• Ability to read a tape measure accurately.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates professionalism and adaptability in a manufacturing environment. 

WORKING CONDITIONS/OTHER: 

• Work Hours/Status:  Full-Time, 40+ hours, Monday – Friday 
• Travel Requirements: Less than 10% 
• Environment: Works in an office environment within a manufacturing plant facility. 
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of federal and state employment law, compliance, trends, new technologies and best practices in areas of responsibilities. 

This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and competencies required of this position. Employees are held accountable for all aspects of the job, which are subject to change at any time.  An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Crenlo offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and life insurance. In addition to paid time-off and paid holidays, employees are offered participation in the company 401K with match. Regular fulltime employees working 30 hours or more hours per week will be eligible to enroll on the 1st of the month after hire.  

We provide high-quality, on-time supply of engineered cabs to top OEM manufacturers in agriculture, construction, forestry, military, mining, rail, and specialty truck markets. Our mission from concept design to volume production is leveraging our engineering innovations, manufacturing capabilities, and leadership team’s commitment to continuous improvement to deliver the best customer experience and build relationships that withstand the test of time. While our technology has evolved over the years, our concern for exceeding customer expectations has never changed.  

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in Engineering Technology, Robotics, Manufacturing Technology, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 1–5 years related experience in engineering support, CNC programming, and manufacturing.
• Experience with Pro-E, AutoCAD, or equivalent drawing software preferred.
• Experience with CNC press brake or robotic welding programming preferred.
• Preferred Software Experience (Not Required): Bysoft, Ncell, Radan, and Press Brake / Boost TruTops software experience.