Engineering Technician

Liebherr Group

Engineering Technician working with Engineers and Technicians on tests and R&D projects. Responsibilities include modifying truck components, installing equipment, and ensuring safety protocols.

Posted 6/5/2026full-timeNewport News • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Works with Engineers and other Technicians performing tests on mining products, equipment, or systems.
Reads and interprets sketches, engineering drawings, electrical or hydraulic schematics, or verbal instructions to complete required tasks.
Fabricates, assembles, troubleshoots, or reconfigures test fixtures.
Works as a team member with Engineers, other Technicians, and field personnel on tests or R&D projects.
Modifies, builds, or installs prototype truck components in the test lab or in the field.
Installs data acquisition equipment required for engineering tests in the test lab or in the field.
Builds, or repairs electrical control wires used for new or existing test equipment.
Keeps work areas clean and orderly.
Works with supervisor or co-workers to perform mechanical or electrical tasks.
Receives and issues parts using the established warehouse procedures.
Utilizes the LN and LIKV to check parts availability or search for Bill of Materials (BOMs) and engineering drawings.
Performs pre-shift inspections on support equipment and haul trucks.
Has knowledge of and uses the lock out tag out procedures required for task where potential energy is a hazard.
Preforms duties of basic haul truck operation in support of testing and site maintenance
Participates in Engineering Development Program.

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or equivalent
1 year automotive or heavy equipment experience; or technical school or apprenticeship certificate and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to use basic functions in MS Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) or similar software packages.
Ability to work according to established engineering, company, or customer safety procedures.
Ability to operate and maintain power and hand tools.
Ability to handle and dispose of hazardous wastes such as oil, antifreeze, parts cleaner solvent, or similar material.
Ability to work as a team member with Engineers, other Technicians, and field personnel on tests or Product Validation projects.
Ability to work with supervisor or co-workers to perform mechanical or electrical tasks.
Is expected to travel nationally and internationally up to 30% to customer or supplier sites.
Ability to complete and maintain mine certifications or safety training such as Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) hazard training.
Ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license and passport.

Benefits

Comp & perks

major medical, dental and vision insurance
401K plan with company match
paid vacation and personal days

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Hard Skills & Tools

fabricationassemblytroubleshootingelectrical control wiringdata acquisition equipment installationbasic haul truck operationpre-shift inspectionslock out tag out proceduresreading engineering drawingsusing hydraulic schematics

Soft Skills

teamworkcommunicationproblem-solvingattention to detailorganizational skillsability to follow instructionsadaptabilitycollaborationtime managementsafety awareness

Certifications

high school diplomaMine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) hazard trainingvalid driver’s licensepassport