Engineering Technician

Build your Career with an Industry Leader

JSI creates custom fixtures, displays and food equipment for the nation’s premier grocery, retail and restaurant brands. With over 40 years of experience in metal, millwork and refrigeration displays, EMI Industries is a trusted partner in creating a unique customer experience.

Headquartered in Cincinnati, LSI Industries (NASDAQ: LYTS) specializes in the creation of advanced lighting, graphics, and display solutions across strategic vertical markets. The company’s American-made products, which include lighting, print graphics, digital graphics, refrigerated and custom displays, aim to help businesses stand out in a competitive market. With a workforce of approximately 2,000 employees and 19 facilities throughout North America, LSI provides top-quality solutions for its clients. LSI’s management team is focused on continued profitable growth.

We are looking for anEngineering Technician to support our team at our location in one of our Maine Facilities.

Position summary

The Engineering Technician is the hands-on member of the engineering team, working with physical product rather than data and documents. The role builds and tests prototypes, runs quality checks, investigates warranty failures and handles day-to-day troubleshooting so engineers can focus on design.

Key responsibilities

Testing and experimentation

• Set up test fixtures and equipment for prototypes, materials, finishes and hardware.
• Run load, durability, fit and function tests following defined test plans.
• Collect, record and analyze test data, and write clear test reports with photos and results.

Prototype building and maintenance

• Build and assemble prototype fixtures and sample units from engineering drawings.
• Assemble, calibrate, troubleshoot and repair mechanical devices, test equipment and tooling.
• Keep the engineering lab, tools and gauges organized, maintained and in calibration.

Quality control

• Inspect first articles, production samples and finished products against drawings and specs.
• Test product functionality and confirm compliance with design and customer requirements.
• Document nonconformances and work with Production and Quality to correct them.

Warranty and failure investigation

• Investigate warranty claims and field failures, including returned parts and site photos.
• Identify failure modes and lead RCCA efforts using tools such as 5 Whys.
• Recommend design changes and verify that fixes work.

Engineering support

• Perform routine engineering calculations (loads, material usage, fastener sizing).
• Provide rough cost estimates for prototypes, tests and design alternatives.
• Handle day-to-day technical troubleshooting on the shop floor so engineers can focus on design.

Cost reduction and margin improvement

• Review products currently in production for cost reduction opportunities in materials, hardware, finishes and assembly methods.
• Aid in Design-build efforts for lower-cost alternatives to confirm they meet design, quality and durability requirements.
• Calculate the expected savings per unit and per year for each proposal and present them to Engineering leadership.
• Submit approved cost reductions as ECRs, then confirm the savings once the change is in production.

Qualifications

Required

• Associate degree in mechanical or manufacturing engineering technology, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• 2+ years in a manufacturing, fabrication, test lab or quality environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, including GD&T basics.
• Skilled with hand and power tools and measuring instruments (calipers, micrometers, gauges).
• Mechanical aptitude for assembly, troubleshooting and repair.
• Clear written documentation of tests, inspections and findings.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lb and work on the shop floor.

Preferred

• Experience in store fixtures, millwork, metal or wood fabrication.
• Experience with root cause analysis methods (5 Whys, fishbone, 8D).
• Familiarity with CAD (AutoCAD, SolidWorks or similar).
• Experience with test equipment, data collection and Excel analysis.
• Welding, CNC, and/or finishing knowledge.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off

EEOC Disclaimer:

JSI Store Fixtures, an LSI company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions, and lactation), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Pay may be based on location. Offers will be adjusted based on an individual’s experience, education, and other job-related factors as permitted by law. This description does not alter the at-will status of employment.