Engineering Lab Technician

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USA_IN_Fort Wayne_801 Glasgow Avenue Until 8/22/2026 First posted April 28, 2025 Last posted April 28, 2025
Job description
Wayne Combustion System Inc

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

At Wayne Combustion Systems in Fort Wayne, Indiana, we fuel the world with heat. We partner with manufacturers, distributors, and engineers to deliver tailored thermal solutions. We aspire to be the global leader in combustion solutions, the first choice of customers, and a driving force in the burner industry. Through innovative design, product diversification and remarkable customer support, we deliver the future of heat and combustion technology.

This job is for you if:  

  • You enjoy problem solving 

  • You prefer to be hands-on and take pride in your work 

  • You embrace the legacy of a longstanding company while driving toward the future

  • You follow developments in technology and can utilize it to improve products and processes 

  • You have a passion for making new things, evaluating them, and continuously improving their performance

  • You operate with integrity without compromise

 

An ordinary day might look like: 

  • You will arrive with a clear knowledge of all ongoing projects and their level of priority. 

  • You will determine the most effective use of your time and available resources to deliver on your commitments. 

  • You will work with other engineering team members to optimize solutions with a focus on efficiency and sustainability. 

  • You will evaluate alternative components in various applications for suitability, durability and quality. 

  • You will propose test methods, execute testing and document results. 

  • You will prototype new product solutions using a combination of rapid prototyping, in-house fabrication equipment and third-party sources. 

Skills and Qualifications 

  • High School Diploma Required 

  • Strong technical and mechanical aptitude 

  • Basic knowledge of combustion theory 

  • Experience as a burner technician or start up technician strongly preferred

  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPointCAD Experience a plus

  • Ability to solve technical problems independently and within a team environment 

  • Good communication skills 

  • Willingness to travel as needed up to 10% 

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.

About this role

Summary

Evaluate components, propose test methods, and prototype new product solutions.

Job title

Engineering Lab Technician

Experience level

entry level

Industry

manufacturing

Location requirements

Located in Fort Wayne, Indiana; remote work not allowed.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

high school diplomatechnical aptitudemechanical aptitudecombustion theorymicrosoft wordmicrosoft excelmicrosoft powerpoint

Preferred skills

burner technicianstartup techniciancad

Specializations

combustiontechnicalmechanicalprototyping
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Fort Wayne, IN, USA

On-site City