Engineering Technician

What We Do

FOX Factory designs, engineers, manufactures and markets performance-defining products and systems for customers worldwide. Our premium brand, performance-defining products and systems are used primarily on bicycles, side-by-side vehicles, on-road vehicles with and without off-road capabilities, off-road vehicles and trucks, all-terrain vehicles, snowmobiles, specialty vehicles and applications, motorcycles, and commercial trucks. Some of our products are specifically designed for and marketed to a variety of leading cycling and powered vehicle original equipment manufacturers ("OEMs"), while others are distributed to consumers through a global dealer and distribution network. Fox Factory Holding Corp. is the holding company of FOX Factory, Inc. and is publicly traded (FOXF) on Nasdaq. 

Why you should join us

Not only do we provide competitive wages, you will also have access to great benefits and employee discounts. But more importantly, it’s a fun environment where we truly enjoy working as a team and bringing great products to our customers!

If this sounds like something you would love to do, and a place you want to be a part of, get in touch with us by submitting your application. We look forward to hearing from you!

Position Summary:

Assists engineers with designs, and creates, tests, and manufactures machinery, consumer products, and other equipment. 

Position Responsibilities:

• Applies knowledge of engineering technology under direction of engineering and scientific staff. 
• Work is more limited in scope and more practically oriented than that of scientists and engineers. 
• Assists in product tests. 
• Makes sketches and rough layouts, records data, makes computations, analyzes results, and writes reports. 
• Prepares layouts and drawings of the assembly process and of parts to be manufactured. 
• Reviews project instructions and blueprints to ascertain test specifications, procedures, objectives, test equipment, nature of technical problem, and possible solutions, such as part redesign, substitution of material or parts, or rearrangement of parts or subassemblies. 
• May be required to draft detail drawing or sketch for drafting room completion or to request parts fabrication by machine, sheet metal or wood shops. 
• Devises, fabricates, and assembles new or modified mechanical components or assemblies and products. 
• Sets up and conducts tests of complete units and components under operational conditions to investigate design proposals for improving equipment performance or other factors, or to obtain data for development, standardization, and quality control including field testing. 
• Analyzes indicated and calculated test results in relation to design or rated specifications and test objectives, and modifies or adjusts equipment to meet specifications. 
• Records test procedures and results, numerical and graphical data, and recommendations for changes in product or test method. 
• May test and inspect machines and equipment in manufacturing departments or work with engineers to eliminate production problems. 

Specific Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required:

• High degree of technical, hands-on ability with complex assemblies and components
• Ability to read and understand assembly prints
• Familiar with MS Office and related products
• Must be able to manger time effectively
• Must be have knowledge and use SolidWorks CAD software
• Mechanical ability to use common tools to remove and reinstall wheels and tires from vehicles

Position Qualifications:

Education:

HS graduate or equivalent

AA degree in a technical discipline or equivalent experience preferred

Experience: 

1+ years of experience, preferably supporting manufacturing environment

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

Office/Manufacturing Environment

Lift up to 50 lbs. regularly

Requires walking, standing, bending and lifting for long periods of time

Vision abilities required to validate and enter data on computer

Disclaimer:  This list does not represent all physical demands.  Descriptions are representative of those that must be met by employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.  Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the jobs’ essential functions. 

Note:  

FOX provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, results of genetic testing, or service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by the laws or regulations of any jurisdiction in which we operate.  We base all employment decisions –including recruitment, selection, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, promotions, transfers, layoffs, terminations and social/recreational programs – on merit and the principles of equal employment opportunity. 

Fox offers an excellent compensation package and wide-ranging opportunities for professional development.  Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Spending and Dependent Care Savings Accounts, Disability and Life Insurance benefit programs are available, as is a 401k plan with employer matching.  Eligibility for all benefit programs is defined by the applicable plan document or employee handbook.

Compensation Range

The compensation range for this position is specific to the locations listed below and is the range Fox reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including job-related knowledge; skillset; experience, education and training; certifications; and other relevant business and organizational factors.