Engineering Technician

Headquartered in Fort Mill, South Carolina, Mac Lean Power Systems (MPS) is a leading manufacturer of mission-critical and engineered components for the electric utility, telecommunications, and civil markets. Established in 1986 as a subsidiary of a larger parent company, MPS has grown substantially and now operates as a standalone company. A dedicated workforce of over 1,600 team members worldwide, MPS is renowned for its commitment to quality, responsiveness, and safety.

Our focus on vertical integration ensures the highest standards across our product lines. We operate nine production facilities across North America and continually invest in our manufacturing capabilities to better serve our customers.

At MPS, we strive to create a workplace that embodies respect, openness, collaboration, personal growth, and entrepreneurship. We are committed to achieving excellence in Environmental, Health & Safety through our Mission Zero initiative.

We are seeking a self-directed and innovative Engineering Technician I to join our Engineering Team, with a dedicated focus on Transmission and Distribution Fiberglass Crossarms serving the electrical utility market. The Engineering Technician I supports the Mac Lean Power Systems test lab by setting up and running product tests and capturing accurate test data. Working under the direction of the Composites Engineer, the role performs mechanical load testing, hardware fitment, and bolted connection testing to established procedures, maintains the test data catalog, and prepares basic test reports.

It is an entry-level technical role for a hands-on individual with strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.

• Swap out and set up fixtures in the test stand, ensuring all connections are tight and proper. Follow test procedures for 3-point bend testing in multiple axes and various compression testing setups.
• Establish communication between the test stand and test software, and configure test software for standard output and export per instructions.
• Recognize connection or data-output issues as they occur and address them in real time, escalating to the Quality Engineer as needed.
• Perform hardware fitment tests.
• Follow instructions for non-mechanical test procedures, such as bolted connection testing.
• Create simple reports and data logs, including test results and load-deflection curves.
• Manage the raw data database, including the raw data catalog system.
• Follow standard work instructions for technical interfaces, including E-stops, interlocks, and LCD menus.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe test area and follow all EHS procedures.

• Comprehensive knowledge of the field's concepts and principles
• Perform complex tasks typically following established processes
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Zero to two years of experience in a lab, testing, maintenance, or manufacturing environment preferred.
• Associate’s degree or technical certificate in engineering technology, mechanical, or a related field is a plus.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and familiarity with bolts, nuts, washers, lockwashers, torque wrenches, levels, clamps, and similar hardware and tools.
• Basic computer skills, including MS Excel simple functions (such as MAX and MIN) and MS File Explorer for renaming files and storing them on shared networks.
• Ability to follow standard work instructions for technical interfaces (E-stops, interlocks, simple LCD menus).
• Mechanical aptitude and hands-on test setup
• Following procedures and work instructions
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Basic data entry, file management, and reporting
• Real-time problem recognition and escalation
• Safety…