Engineering Technician Jobs in Ohio
Engineering Technician jobs in Ohio are consistently in demand, with strong hiring concentrated in aerospace and defense manufacturing, automotive systems, and industrial automation, and openings ranging from entry-level technician roles through senior and lead positions. Columbus, Cleveland, and Dayton are the largest hiring centers, anchored by employers such as Honda, GE Aerospace, and Procter and Gamble, all of which maintain significant Ohio operations and hire engineering technicians on an ongoing basis. The most in-demand specialties include electrical and electronics technician roles, mechanical and manufacturing process support, and quality assurance testing. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Axogen is committed to building and maintaining a strong and gratifying company culture that fosters professional growth. Our hands-on and personal approach makes transitioning to a new job a seamless and enjoyable process. Most benefits are effective on day one!
Axogen is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Why you'll love working at Axogen:
- Friendly, open, and fun team culture that values unique perspectives
- Company-wide dedication to profoundly impacting patients' lives
- Comprehensive, high-quality benefits package effective on date of hire
- Educational assistance available for all employees
- Matching 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid holidays, including floating holidays, to be used at your discretion
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Referral incentive program
Axogen Mission and Business Purpose
Our business purpose is to restore health and improve quality of life by making restoration of peripheral nerve function an expected standard of care. We aim to lead the markets we serve by always requiring the solutions we offer patients and caregivers provide an improved benefit-to-risk profile as compared to existing standards of care. To ensure we deliver improved benefit-to-risk solutions, we will guide and expect the market and design requirement specifications underlying our engineering, business development, and clinical research activities, objectively target advancements in standards of care.
Job Summary of the Engineering Technician
The Engineering Technician is responsible for providing hands-on technical support within a GMP manufacturing environment. This role executes maintenance and engineering work orders, supports validation and qualification activities, troubleshoots equipment and process issues, and drives continuous improvement efforts. The Engineering Technician serves as a key resource between Manufacturing, Quality, Maintenance, and Engineering by supporting day-to-day operations, conducting investigations, documenting technical activities, and ensuring compliance with GMP requirements.
Requirements of the Engineering Technician
- Associate degree in Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Mechanical Technology, Electrical Technology, or related technical field.
- 2+ years of experience in a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment (pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, cell therapy, gene therapy, or similar) preferred.
- Experience supporting manufacturing equipment and process troubleshooting.
- Experience executing work orders and technical documentation.
- Experience supporting validation, qualification, or commissioning activities.
- Experience with deviation investigations and root cause analysis preferred.
Responsibilities of the Engineering Technician
The specific duties of the Engineering Technician include but are not limited to:
- Execute engineering and maintenance work orders in accordance with GMP requirements and site procedures.
- Provide hands-on support for manufacturing processes, equipment, and production technicians.
- Troubleshoot and resolve equipment, automation, utility, and process-related issues to minimize production downtime.
- Support root cause identification and implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Assist with process improvements focused on safety, quality, efficiency, and reliability.
- Perform equipment inspections and routine operational assessments.
- Support startup, commissioning, and implementation of new equipment and process improvements.
- Execute validation and qualification protocols including IQ, OQ, PQ, and process validation activities.
- Author deviations, nonconformance reports, technical assessments, and investigation documentation.
- Participate in root cause investigations utilizing structured problem-solving methodologies.
- Collect and analyze data to support equipment/process trending or investigations
- Perform selected manufacturing process steps as required
- Provide technical guidance and hands-on assistance to production technicians during routine and non-routine manufacturing activities.
- Support audit preparation and participate in internal and external inspections as required.
Location
913 Industrial Drive Place, Vandalia, OH 45377
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Benefits/Compensation
Company Statements
Axogen follows healthcare system guidelines with respect to credentialing, vaccinations and other employment/compliance related requirements, as well as CDC guidance. Axogen reserves the right to amend its policies from time to time in its sole discretion.
As AI is becoming a common tool throughout the application process, we want to be clear about its appropriate use at Axogen. Using AI to support resume writing, research or interview preparation is perfectly acceptable, provided the content is accurate and genuinely represents your qualifications and skills. For other key parts of your interview process, however, it is important that the ideas, communication, and work you share reflect your own voice, experiences, and thinking. We ask that you participate in our live interviews and complete any assessments without AI assistance unless instructions explicitly indicate otherwise or a specific exception is discussed and approved in advance. This approach ensures fairness, celebrates your individuality, and allows your authentic perspective to shine. Behaviors that do not align with these guidelines may result in disqualification from the hiring process or termination of employment if later discovered. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to learning about the unique contributions only you can bring to Axogen.
No agency solicitation. We kindly request that recruiting agencies, staffing firms, and third‑party vendors do not contact us regarding this posting. Unsolicited résumés will not be considered.
Axogen is committed to building and maintaining a strong and gratifying company culture that fosters professional growth. Our hands-on and personal approach makes transitioning to a new job a seamless and enjoyable process. Most benefits are effective on day one!
Axogen is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Why you'll love working at Axogen:
- Friendly, open, and fun team culture that values unique perspectives
- Company-wide dedication to profoundly impacting patients' lives
- Comprehensive, high-quality benefits package effective on date of hire
- Educational assistance available for all employees
- Matching 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid holidays, including floating holidays, to be used at your discretion
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Referral incentive program
Axogen Mission and Business Purpose
Our business purpose is to restore health and improve quality of life by making restoration of peripheral nerve function an expected standard of care. We aim to lead the markets we serve by always requiring the solutions we offer patients and caregivers provide an improved benefit-to-risk profile as compared to existing standards of care. To ensure we deliver improved benefit-to-risk solutions, we will guide and expect the market and design requirement specifications underlying our engineering, business development, and clinical research activities, objectively target advancements in standards of care.
Job Summary of the Engineering Technician
The Engineering Technician is responsible for providing hands-on technical support within a GMP manufacturing environment. This role executes maintenance and engineering work orders, supports validation and qualification activities, troubleshoots equipment and process issues, and drives continuous improvement efforts. The Engineering Technician serves as a key resource between Manufacturing, Quality, Maintenance, and Engineering by supporting day-to-day operations, conducting investigations, documenting technical activities, and ensuring compliance with GMP requirements.
Requirements of the Engineering Technician
- Associate degree in Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Mechanical Technology, Electrical Technology, or related technical field.
- 2+ years of experience in a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment (pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, cell therapy, gene therapy, or similar) preferred.
- Experience supporting manufacturing equipment and process troubleshooting.
- Experience executing work orders and technical documentation.
- Experience supporting validation, qualification, or commissioning activities.
- Experience with deviation investigations and root cause analysis preferred.
Responsibilities of the Engineering Technician
The specific duties of the Engineering Technician include but are not limited to:
- Execute engineering and maintenance work orders in accordance with GMP requirements and site procedures.
- Provide hands-on support for manufacturing processes, equipment, and production technicians.
- Troubleshoot and resolve equipment, automation, utility, and process-related issues to minimize production downtime.
- Support root cause identification and implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Assist with process improvements focused on safety, quality, efficiency, and reliability.
- Perform equipment inspections and routine operational assessments.
- Support startup, commissioning, and implementation of new equipment and process improvements.
- Execute validation and qualification protocols including IQ, OQ, PQ, and process validation activities.
- Author deviations, nonconformance reports, technical assessments, and investigation documentation.
- Participate in root cause investigations utilizing structured problem-solving methodologies.
- Collect and analyze data to support equipment/process trending or investigations
- Perform selected manufacturing process steps as required
- Provide technical guidance and hands-on assistance to production technicians during routine and non-routine manufacturing activities.
- Support audit preparation and participate in internal and external inspections as required.
Location
913 Industrial Drive Place, Vandalia, OH 45377
#LI-AC1
Benefits/Compensation
Company Statements
Axogen follows healthcare system guidelines with respect to credentialing, vaccinations and other employment/compliance related requirements, as well as CDC guidance. Axogen reserves the right to amend its policies from time to time in its sole discretion.
As AI is becoming a common tool throughout the application process, we want to be clear about its appropriate use at Axogen. Using AI to support resume writing, research or interview preparation is perfectly acceptable, provided the content is accurate and genuinely represents your qualifications and skills. For other key parts of your interview process, however, it is important that the ideas, communication, and work you share reflect your own voice, experiences, and thinking. We ask that you participate in our live interviews and complete any assessments without AI assistance unless instructions explicitly indicate otherwise or a specific exception is discussed and approved in advance. This approach ensures fairness, celebrates your individuality, and allows your authentic perspective to shine. Behaviors that do not align with these guidelines may result in disqualification from the hiring process or termination of employment if later discovered. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to learning about the unique contributions only you can bring to Axogen.
No agency solicitation. We kindly request that recruiting agencies, staffing firms, and third‑party vendors do not contact us regarding this posting. Unsolicited résumés will not be considered.
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Engineering Technician Job Market in Ohio
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Who's Hiring
- Amazon17
- First Solar10
- Vertiv4
- Dana3
- OHM Advisors3
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Ohio Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in engineering technician jobs across Ohio.
- Associate degree in engineering technology or a closely related technical field
- Proficiency with CAD software such as AutoCAD or SolidWorks for design and documentation
- Hands-on experience with testing, calibration, or inspection equipment in a manufacturing environment
- Familiarity with quality standards including ISO 9001 or AS9100 common in Ohio industry
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and engineering specifications
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional team collaboration
Engineering Technician Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a engineering technician in Ohio?
Most engineering technician roles in Ohio require an associate degree in engineering technology from an accredited program, which many Ohio community colleges and technical schools offer. Ohio does not require a state-issued license for most engineering technician positions, though employers in aerospace and defense often prefer candidates who have completed an ABET-accredited program. Earning a certification from the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies can strengthen your candidacy across Ohio employers.
Which companies hire engineering technicians in Ohio?
Employers hiring engineering technicians in Ohio right now include Amazon, First Solar, and Vertiv, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Ohio's concentration of aerospace, automotive, and industrial manufacturing employers means demand is broad and spread across both large anchors and mid-size suppliers throughout the state.
Which Ohio cities have the most engineering technician jobs?
Cleveland, Cincinnati, and Perrysburg lead Ohio for engineering technician openings. Columbus drives volume through its large and growing aerospace, defense electronics, and logistics base, while Cleveland's industrial manufacturing corridor and Dayton's long-established aerospace and defense sector, anchored by Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, sustain consistent hiring in surrounding communities.
Are there remote engineering technician jobs in Ohio?
Yes, but they're rare. Most engineering technician work requires hands-on access to equipment, test benches, or production lines that can't be replicated off-site. About 0% of engineering technician openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those roles tend to involve documentation, CAD drafting, or technical data analysis rather than direct equipment operation.
How can I get hired as a engineering technician in Ohio with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is completing an associate degree in engineering technology at an Ohio community college such as Columbus State, Sinclair, or Cuyahoga Community College, which have cooperative education agreements with regional manufacturers. Many Ohio automotive and aerospace suppliers hire graduates directly into entry-level test technician or production support roles. Lateral moves from CNC operator, quality inspector, or maintenance technician positions are also common, and earning a National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies credential helps candidates stand out without prior professional experience.
Where can I find and apply to engineering technician jobs in Ohio?
You can find and apply to engineering technician jobs in Ohio on Migrate Mate, which lists current Ohio openings from employers actively hiring now. Find a role that fits and apply directly through the listing.
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