Apprentice Program

You will be employed by ENGEL and train to be an on-the-road Field Service Technician, which is a full–time traveling role (work from home + travel to customers around 90% of the time). You will learn the technical trade of assembly, on-site installation, preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting for this very high-tech and in-demand machinery. This is a great opportunity for someone just starting their career or someone who already has strong electro–mechanical, automotive, or industrial maintenance experience and is looking for a new opportunity to grow. We will train you in this technical skill set that will serve as a launch into a rewarding career as a Field Service Technician. This is a high-travel position that will require on-the-road training and field service work across North America.

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills:

• Trade schooling combined with 3-plus years of hands-on work experience with mechanical and electrical systems (car mechanic/repair, electrician work, etc.)

• Any experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, or automation is a plus.

• Willingness to travel up to 90% of the time (initial training is 3-4 months in York, PA).

• All travel will be within North America. In the future, however, travel to Europe could occasionally be required.

• Strong communication skills: our Field Service Technicians help train and instruct our customers and represent our brand.

• Collaborative attitude, self-starter, with a passion for learning.

This is an excellent full-time opportunity that will immerse you in some of the most cutting-edge technology in manufacturing across various industries and clients. This position offers full benefits, covers travel costs, daily per diem while on the road, an automotive reimbursement program, and will provide you a skill set you will have for the rest of your career.

You will be employed by ENGEL and train to be a Mechatronics Technician with a focus on automation and robotics. You will learn the start-up of automation cells containing various combinations of linear, SCARA, and 6-axis robots, bowl feeders, drawer systems, conveyors, machine guarding & safety systems, as well as other custom automation equipment delivered to our customers.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Install, troubleshoot, and start-up of industrial automation hardware and software

What you will work on:

• Human Machine Interfaces (HMI), control system processors, industrial instrumentation, control system analog & digital I/O, control system networks (EtherCAT, Ethernet, Profinet)

• Graphical & ladder logic programming code for the sequencing of robots

• Reading / interpreting mechanical assembly drawings, pneumatic and electrical schematics

• Basic troubleshooting of equipment and systems

• Set parameter, position, and sequence for the entire production cell

• Install or remove optional equipment & features on the various types of robots ENGEL provides to its customers

• Installation and proofing of safety systems

• Prepare automation equipment for shipping

You will be employed by ENGEL and train to be a Plastics Processor Apprentice through a paid, nationally recognized apprenticeship program. This hands-on training is designed for mechanically inclined individuals who want to build a long-term career in plastics manufacturing and injection molding processing. You will learn injection molding machine setup and operation, mold changes, process optimization, scientific molding principles, material handling, quality control, and preventive maintenance on some of the most advanced injection molding technology in the world. Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will transition into a full-time Processing Technician role with excellent opportunities for career growth.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Learn to set up and process plastic injection molding machines

• Assist with mold changes and production startups

• Monitor machine performance and product quality

• Troubleshoot processing issues and manufacturing defects

What you will work on:

• Injection molding machine setup and operation

• Mold changes and processing fundamentals

• Process optimization and troubleshooting

• Scientific molding principles

• Material handling and resin characteristics

• Quality control and defect reduction

• Robotics and manufacturing automation

• Preventive maintenance and production best practices

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills:

• Mechanically inclined and enjoys hands-on work

• Trade school graduate or has experience in manufacturing, machine operation, industrial maintenance, plastics, automotive, or another technical field

• Curious, dependable, and eager to learn new technical skills

• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment

• Collaborative attitude, self-starter, with a passion for learning

• Interested in building a long-term career in plastics processing and advanced manufacturing

This is an excellent full-time apprenticeship opportunity that will immerse you in cutting-edge manufacturing technology alongside experienced Processing Technicians. This position offers scheduled pay increases every six months during the apprenticeship, a competitive benefits package, and career advancement with a global industry leader.