Engineering Tech I

iNRCORE Group is a leading, vertically integrated provider of highly engineered, high-reliability, and high-performance passive electronic components. We are known for manufacturing proprietary magnetics, capacitors, resistors, filters, and more. We serve mission-critical data and power applications in the Defense, Aerospace & Avionics, Space, Smart Grid, Medical, AI/Data center, and Hi-Rel industrial markets. 

iNRCORE Group currently has fourteen (14) manufacturing facilities across the globe with more than one thousand (1000+) employees – and growing! Our business entities include company names such as Bicron, Coast Magnetics, DYCO, Gowanda, iNRCORE, Passive Plus, RCD, Sentran, TTE, and Vanguard Electronics. Our organization has a world-class reputation for innovation, quality products and expertise, and outstanding leadership. Our talented staff is what makes this all possible. We are actively seeking to hire highly skilled professionals to meet our growing demand and join our expanding team(s).

We currently have an opening for Engineering Technician I in our Sentran, located in Salem, Oregon. This position supports engineering development activities by assembling, testing, troubleshooting, and documenting electronic components under the guidance of engineering staff.

Details of the Role:

The position of Engineering Technician I assists in building, testing, and evaluating electronic assemblies and prototypes. Daily tasks include interpreting work instructions, assembling small components, performing basic electrical measurements, collecting data, and supporting engineering laboratory activities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Draft and Model new drawings: Assist in creating drawings for new and existing products using CAD software.

• Update Existing Drawings: Ensure existing drawings are updated to the most recent format with attention to detail and accuracy.

• Drafting and Modifying Schematics: Update and generate electrical schematics and winding diagrams using CAD software.

• Updating Documentation: Revise technical drawings, bills of materials (BOM), and manufacturing packages based on markups and engineering change orders.

• Quality Control Reviews: Verify drawing accuracy against manufacturing tolerances, customer specifications, and industry standards.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Communicate with manufacturing, purchasing, and sales teams to ensure drafted designs can be efficiently and cost-effectively built.

Qualifying Attributes and Skills

• Experience with Electrical, Mechanical, or related Engineering field.

• Working knowledge of industry-standard drafting software, such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or Alibre.

• Ability to interpret and translate engineering blueprints, technical manuals, and electrical schematics into updated drafts.

• Foundational understanding of electromagnetism, circuit theory, and the principles of current transformers.

• Meticulous approach to recording dimensions, tolerances, and electrical properties to prevent costly manufacturing errors.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills to ask clarifying questions and discuss design modifications with senior engineers.

• Ability to apply academic knowledge (e.g., algebra, physics) to recognize inconsistencies in designs and propose practical solutions.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) for compiling technical reports and communicating project status.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, talk, and hear.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Fine motor skills for handling small components.

iNRCORE and its affiliated entities are an equal opportunity employer with a full suite of benefits offered to full-time employees.

iNRCORE, LLC and its affiliated entities is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered.