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Technician, Engineering
Utica, NY, USA
USD 65k-80k / year
Posted on Nov 3, 2026
The Impact You'll Make
You will help bring engineering ideas to life on the production floor—turning concepts into practical improvements that make manufacturing safer, faster, and more reliable. Your hands-on work will directly impact product quality, process stability, and delivery performance for critical liquid cooling solutions.
In this role, you will support process trials, equipment setup, and continuous improvement initiatives that keep operations running smoothly. You’ll play a key part in validating changes, collecting meaningful data, and ensuring teams have the tools and information they need to succeed.
By working collaboratively and demonstrating inclusive behaviors aligned with Danfoss values, you will help create a supportive environment where diverse perspectives drive better outcomes and continuous improvement is part of everyday work.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Support process trials and equipment setups to enable safe and effective production improvements
- Collect and analyze production data to identify issues and guide better decision-making
- Create and update visual work instructions and documentation to improve clarity and consistency on the shop floor
- Assist in troubleshooting equipment and process issues to minimize disruptions and improve performance
- Collaborate with engineers, operators, and supervisors to test and implement practical improvements
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
- Associate degree in Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Technology, Industrial Technology, or a related technical field; equivalent hands-on experience may be considered.
- Ability to read and interpret drawings, technical documentation, work instructions, and safety procedures.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, organization, and follow-through skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in manufacturing, production support, equipment setup, tooling, maintenance, or continuous improvement environments.
- Experience supporting process trials, production launches, equipment troubleshooting, or engineering projects.
- Familiarity with manufacturing documentation, data collection systems, and lean manufacturing practices.
Job Criteria
- Hands-on mechanical aptitude with the ability to support equipment, tooling, fixtures, and production processes.
- Experience using measurement tools, gauges, hand tools, and computer-based documentation systems.
- Ability to accurately collect data, document observations, and maintain records for engineering review.
- Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, safe work practices, and 5S principles.
- Ability to identify issues, escalate concerns appropriately, and support timely resolution of production challenges.
- Comfortable collaborating with engineers, operators, supervisors, quality teams, maintenance personnel, and other cross-functional partners.
What You'll Get from Us
- We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
- You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.
- We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.
- You’ll receive benefits an annual bonus, paid vacation, personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they´re worth asking about - we think they´re pretty great.
- The targeted salary range for this position is $65,000 - $80,000 based on experience.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.