Engineering Aide 1

Engineering Aide I

Location: Pontiac, IL

Work Arrangement: On-site

Pay Rate: $21.00/hour

Contract Duration: 18 months + Possible extension

Benefits: PTO, 401K, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance.

Position Overview

We are seeking an Engineering Aide I to support a team of Manufacturing Engineers in a hands-on manufacturing environment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their technical career who wants to develop practical engineering and manufacturing experience while working with CNC equipment, manufacturing processes, measurements, documentation, and data.

The Engineering Aide will assist engineers with technical documentation, part measurements and analysis, equipment installation, and other activities supporting manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist Manufacturing Engineers with day-to-day engineering and manufacturing activities.
• Develop and maintain technical and process documentation for CNC equipment.
• Measure manufactured parts and samples and analyze measurement results.
• Assist with the installation, testing, and runoff of new CNC machines and equipment.
• Learn and support the operation of CNC equipment.
• Collect, organize, and enter engineering and manufacturing data.
• Prepare reports, presentations, drawings, schematics, and other technical documentation as needed.
• Assist with inspections, testing, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis.
• Support quality initiatives by following established procedures and engineering standards.
• Work collaboratively with Manufacturing Engineers and other team members in both office and factory-floor environments.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of relevant hands-on, mechanical, manufacturing, technical, or STEM-related experience . Internships, farm work, STEM clubs, and similar practical experience may be considered.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and interest in working with equipment and manufacturing processes.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to follow instructions and independently complete assigned tasks with minimal follow-up once trained.
• Strong time-management skills and professional workplace behavior.
• Comfortable regularly working on or accessing a manufacturing floor.

Preferred Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a technical, engineering, manufacturing, or related degree.
• Basic knowledge of mechanical systems.
• Exposure to CNC machines, machining, manufacturing, inspection, or part measurement.
• Experience with engineering-related computer applications or design software.
• Interest in pursuing a long-term career in engineering, manufacturing, or another technical field .

Why This Opportunity?

This position provides valuable hands-on exposure to manufacturing engineering and modern production equipment. The selected candidate will have an opportunity to work alongside experienced Manufacturing Engineers, develop practical STEM skills, gain exposure to CNC equipment and manufacturing processes, and build experience that can support future growth into technical or engineering roles.