Engineering Technician

Job Summary

We are seeking a full-time Engineering Technician to support product development and work directly with engineers and the product team – building prototypes, testing, working on vehicles, and providing solutions to technical problems. This is a hands-on role involving fabrication, testing, and real-work vehicle work. You’ll touch every stage of the product lifecycle – from early-stage prototype builds and testing to data collection, analysis, and install guide creation.

No two days look the same; one day you’re on a lift pulling parts for an engineer, the next you’re running a pressure or heat-transfer test and presenting findings to the team. The ideal candidate brings mechanical aptitude, a bias towards action, and genuine enthusiasm for performance vehicles.

• Build physical prototypes for the product engineers.
• Conduct various experiments involving pressure, force, airflow, heat transfer, lifecycle, and destructive testing.
• Document results and present data to engineers in a clear manner.
• Inspect, package, and manufacture select products.
• Create written install guides for new and existing products.
• Remove and replace (R&R) parts on vehicles for product engineers.
• 3D scan various parts of the vehicle for space claim.
• Maintain all equipment and machines in the shop; maintain and continuously improve overall shop safety.
• Champion growth and change for the department and the company – always excited for the next challenge.

• A personal passion for auto products and the industry – nobody knows what a car enthusiast wants in a product better than a car enthusiast.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment, including welding, material selection, and assembly methods.
• Strong timeliness and attention to detail.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Electromechanical experience building custom machinery or test rigs is a plus.
• Ability to use 3D modeling software; read and create 2D drawings is a plus.
• Hands-on experience with vehicles (professional or general mechanics) is a plus.

Skills and experience matter – but so does who you are. We’re building a team with a Founders Mentality, and the intangibles are non-negotiable:

• Drive – You don’t wait to be pointed  identify what needs to happen and make it happen.
• Grit – You grind through hard problems, absorb setbacks, and come back sharper. The work isn’t always clean, and you’re fine with that.
• Emotional intelligence – You read rooms, build trust across functions and seniority levels, and know when to push and when to listen.
• Team-first orientation – You understand that individual wins don’t mean much if the team loses. You pick up what needs picking up.
• Winner's mentality – You keep score, hold yourself to a high standard, and genuinely care about outcomes – not just activity.
• Enthusiast mindset – You get the customer because in some way you are the customer. Passion for cars, performance, or the broader enthusiast culture is a genuine differentiator here.

• S. in Engineering Technology or related degree. A H.S. diploma with 5+ years’ experience in a relatable field may substitute for a degree.
• Two to five years’ experience executing various experiments and building prototypes, both with and without technical drawings from engineers.

• Full-time, on-site role based at Mishimoto’s Garnet Valley, PA headquarters.
• Shop, garage, and machine shop environment with regular exposure to power tools and equipment.
• Must be able to lift 50 lb.
• Must be capable of standing, maneuvering, and working on vehicles for up to 8 hours per day.
• Must be comfortable working in a garage and machine shop environment.
• Light travel (less than 5%) may be required.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive a manual transmission.