Engineering Technician
Moog · Mineral Wells, TX
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- 11 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Moog (aerospace & defense) in Mineral Wells, TX. Onsite – Mineral Wells, TX Our Moog Military Aircraft Group is looking for an Engineering Technician to support the Engineering Lab by performing hands-on testing, assembling test setups, collecting data, and assisting engineers with product development.
- They ask for
- degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- Tooling
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage · relocation help
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How this role compares
Against 128 other live manufacturing postings in Texas.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $79k–$126k, from 30 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Tooling 58%
- Root cause 57%
- Lean 41%
- New product launch 36%
- Automation 36%
- Six Sigma 29%
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How to get in at this plant
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- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at Moog
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- 2
Send a short, curious note
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- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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This plant: Moog in Mineral Wells
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requirements
such as DO-160 and DO-178, with the understanding that these standards will be learned on the job. This role may also support installation or integration activities on aircraft and has an onsite work schedule at our business unit, Moog Avionics, located in Mineral Wells, TX. Moog Avionics delivers customer-focused technologies and customized solutions for Special Mission, Military & Defense, Military Trainer, Business, and General Aviation industries.
Required Qualifications
- ✓Associate degree in Engineering Technology, Electronics, Mechanical Technology, or a related field; or equivalent practical experience.
- ✓Basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, or avionics principles.
- ✓Experience using hand tools, measurement devices, and basic test equipment.
- ✓Ability to build, assemble, wire, and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical test setups.
- ✓Ability to lift 40-50 lbs. and perform hands-on technical work.
- ✓U.S. Citizen.
Key Responsibilities
- ◆Perform engineering tests, measurements, and evaluations under the direction of engineering staff.
- ◆Build and install test setups, wiring harnesses, mechanical fixtures, and prototype assemblies.
- ◆Support environmental, functional, ground, and flight testing activities.
- ◆Assist with aircraft equipment, sensor, wiring, and test article installations.
- ◆Conduct software loading, system configuration, and operational testing.
- ◆Collect test data and maintain test records, logs, checklists, and configuration documentation.
- ◆Prepare test summaries and support engineering documentation updates.
- ◆Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory test equipment, including environmental chambers, oscilloscopes, power supplies, meters, and data loggers.
- ◆Support equipment calibration activities and identify equipment requiring repair or replacement.
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Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work.
Job Title
Engineering Technician
Reporting To
Manager, Engineering
Work Schedule
Onsite – Mineral Wells, TX Our Moog Military Aircraft Group is looking for an Engineering Technician to support the Engineering Lab by performing hands-on testing, assembling test setups, collecting data, and assisting engineers with product development activities. You’ll contribute to testing related to aerospace and avionics
Our Benefits - How We Care for You
- •Financial Rewards: great compensation package, annual profit sharing, matching 401k and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.
- •Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program, relocation assistance.
- •Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages.
- •Professional Skills Development: Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development and other personal growth programs.
- •Collaborative and Welcoming Workplace: Inclusive culture rooted in our values, enhanced by Employee Resource Groups, and team-building activities.
- •Additional site-specific benefits may be offered.
- •Schedule: Monday – Thursday, 10 hour shifts.