
1st Shift Engineering Technician-1
Multiple U.S. locationsJob$28/hrSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 1w ago
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Job overview
The Engineering Technician supports engineering and operations teams by assisting with equipment, manufacturing processes, and continuous improvement initiatives. The role connects engineering design with production execution, helping ensure processes are efficient, reliable, and meet quality standards. Work is on-site five days per week in a combination of manufacturing-floor and office environments.
Skills & qualifications
Skills
Qualifications
Benefits
Full job description
Be a part of our mission! As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient climate solutions for buildings, homes and transportation, it's our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies (https://www.tranetechnologies.com/) , and through our businesses including Trane® (http://www.trane.com/index.html) and Thermo King (http://www.thermoking.com/na/en.html) , sustainability is not just how we do business—it is our business. Do you dare to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities? Do you want to contribute to making a better future? If the answer is yes, we invite you to consider joining us in boldly challenging what's possible for a sustainable world.
Learn about our benefits (http://careers.tranetechnologies.com/global/en/benefits) designed for you to Thrive at work and at home.
We boldly go.
Where is the work:
On-Site (5 days)
What's in it for you:
The Engineering Technician supports engineering and operations teams by assisting with equipment, processes, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role bridges the gap between engineering design and production execution, ensuring processes are efficient, reliable, and meet quality standards.
What you will do:
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Support engineers in implementing and maintaining manufacturing processes and equipment
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Assist with troubleshooting equipment, tooling, and process issues on the production floor
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Collect and analyze data to support process improvements and problem-solving efforts
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Participate in root cause analysis (5 Whys, fishbone, etc.) and corrective actions
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Assist with development and updates of standard work, work instructions, and technical documentation
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Support new product introductions, equipment installs, and process changes
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Perform time studies and evaluate workflow efficiency
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Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards
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Work cross-functionally with production, quality, maintenance, and engineering teams
What you will bring:
Qualifications
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High school diploma or GED required
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2+ years of experience in a manufacturing, maintenance, or technical environment preferred
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Strong mechanical and/or electrical aptitude
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Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and specifications
Preferred Skills
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Associate degree or technical certification in Engineering Technology, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related field
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Experience troubleshooting manufacturing equipment or processes
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Familiarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement tools
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Basic CAD knowledge (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar)
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Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data tracking and analysis
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Strong problem-solving and communication skills
Work Environment
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Combination of manufacturing floor and office environment
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Requires working around machinery, equipment, and varying plant conditions
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May require flexible hours based on production or project needs
Annual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range:
$28.00
Compensation Type:
Hourly
Incentive Eligible:
No
Sales Commission Eligible:
No
Disclaimer : We strive to provide competitive compensation for this position, tailored to a variety of factors. The actual compensation will depend on elements such as seniority, merit, geographic location, education, experience, travel requirements, and union designation. Our compensation range is generally based on the national average for the country. Additionally, benefits may vary depending on the region, business alignment, union involvement, and employee status.
Thrive at work and at home:
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Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives – WE DARE TO CARE!
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Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
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Paid time off includes up to 15 vacation days, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.
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401K match up, educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.
Disclaimer: Benefit offerings may vary by site as well as Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations
Safety Sensitive Role:
Yes
The company designates certain roles as Safety Sensitive. Safety Sensitive roles may require that you pass additional drug screening.
We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.
How this job compares
Set against the 1,906 open Engineering Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 11, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$28/hr
- US median$32–45/hr758 hourly ranges
This rate, $28/hr, is 29% below the US median midpoint ($40/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Engineering Technician hourly ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 29 open Engineering Technician jobs in South Carolina and 1,906 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in South Carolina
- EMCOR Group6 open
- HII3 open
- Huntington Ingalls Industries3 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Engineering Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years at the median (1,448 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a high school diploma; 729 of the 1,906 open Engineering Technician jobs (38%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 11, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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