Engineering Technician

Salary Range: 38 to 43 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-hour-wage)

Responsibilities Include:

• Assemble test rigs, sub-systems, and prototype equipment from engineering drawings, Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), and 3D CAD models.

• Build and modify pneumatic and hydraulic test rigs operating in the 10 to 200 psi range, including routing, supporting, and leak-checking complete fluid circuits.

• Fabricate stainless steel tubing assemblies — cutting, deburring, bending, and making up compression, NPT, and related fittings to leak-tight standards.

• Fabricate custom parts and fixtures using shop hand tools, power tools, and machine tools.

• Produce parts on FDM 3D printers, including preparing and slicing models, selecting print parameters, post-processing, and assembling printed components into larger structures.

• Troubleshoot existing rigs to isolate leaks, instrumentation faults, and mechanical failures, and carry out repairs and rebuilds.

• Support test campaigns by setting up instrumentation, collecting data, and maintaining accurate records of configurations, runs, and results.

• Work with engineers to identify design, operability, and maintainability issues discovered during build and test, and propose practical improvements.

• Maintain shop equipment, tooling, and consumable inventories of fittings, tubing, and hardware.

• Follow and help enforce company and OSHA safety procedures, including PPE, lockout/tagout, and safe handling of pressurized systems.

• Contribute to clear build documentation, including as-built markups, assembly notes, and Standard Operating Procedures.

Requirements Include:

• Associate’s degree in Engineering Technology or a related field with 3+ years of relevant hands-on experience, or 10+ years of experience in an R&D, prototype, or fabrication environment.

• Ability to read and work from engineering drawings, PFDs, and P&IDs.

• Demonstrated safe and proficient use of hand tools and power tools.

• Experience assembling fluid systems and working with common plumbing components and fittings, including compression fittings, NPT fittings, and stainless steel tubing fabrication.

• Experience building, assembling, or maintaining pneumatic and/or hydraulic systems.

• Experience producing parts on FDM 3D printers, including slicing and print preparation.

• Experience collecting test data and keeping accurate, organized records.

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work methodically from symptom to root cause.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a small, fast-moving team, and to shift focus as priorities change.

• Clear verbal and written communication skills when working with engineers and operators.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with the operation of manual machine tools, including lathe, mill, and band saw.

• Welding experience of any kind; TIG welding on stainless steel is most preferred.

• Experience maintaining and calibrating FDM 3D printers.

• Familiarity with CAD software, ideally Autodesk Inventor, though experience with any package is valuable.

• Safety certifications such as OSHA 10/30, HazCom, PPE, spill response, or formal lockout/tagout training.

• Experience in a startup, R&D, or first-of-a-kind build environment.

• Experience in chemical process, carbon capture, or other industrial pilot plant settings.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally.

• Ability to stand, bend, kneel, and work in a light manufacturing environment for a full shift.

• Ability to work on-site at ZCS’s Brighton, CO location on a standard day shift.