Engineering Technician I

Title: Engineering Technician I

Location: Park Rapids, MN

About Lamb Weston

You’ve probably enjoyed our fries without even knowing it! As a leading manufacturer in our industry, and public Fortune 500 company, we inspire and bring people together with foods they love and trust. Our customer base includes international food service providers, restaurants, and households in over 100 countries around the world.

A highly innovative global corporation with a start-up mindset, we empower every individual to make a genuine difference. You’ll gain access to hands-on training to fuel your growth and success, explore opportunities for new solutions, and you’ll join a winning team of 10,000+ people all dedicated to raising the bar – together.

If you have a strong drive for results, a desire to help us bring the world together through our fries, and are ready for a fresh challenge, we want to hear from you.

Job Description Summary

The Engineering Tech 1 will be responsible for planning, developing, and designing layouts of processing lines and other plant modifications using industry standard 2D and 3D CAD software. They will work regularly on a project team and need to coordinate work with engineers and contractors. The ideal candidate will be able to efficiently run design software, have an eye for detail; and be able to develop creative solutions to challenges in equipment layout as well as construction and equipment design standards. Additional duties may include field design/installation oversight activities, as well as an opportunity to assist in the implementation and training of others in the use of new Data Management software.

Job Description

• Develop and maintain drawing standards and design strategies.
• Craft models and drawings of facility and equipment using CAD.
• Teach others to read and interpret 2D and 3D drawings.
• Improve existing products and processes.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Assist department engineers in creating practical demonstrations of proposed solutions.
• Assist and support development and implementation of departmental initiatives.
• Ensure all designs executed adhere to company specifications.
• Recognize, document, and promote best practices.
• Be a design resource for the project managers and project engineers.
• Run small capital projects, such as single equipment installations or roof replacement.
• Submit sanitation work orders (Wos) and coordinate roof and floor maintenance and capital projects.
• Update and maintain Lockout-Tagout (LOTO) procedures, Motor Control Center (MCC) panel schedules, and plant overview drawings.
• Manage safety protocols for contractors, including hot work and training compliance.
• Initiate fire watch requests via the SharePoint form and issue and manage Hot Work permits for the crew.
• Ensure contractors complete yearly site-specific training and follow up on their ISN participation.
• Attach contractor safety review sheets to Hot Work permits for audit records.
• Requires working knowledge of company safety policies, fire protection policies, building codes, regulations, and corporate requirements to ensure conformance with these regulations.
• Assume any duties assigned be Engineering or Project managers.

Basic & Preferred Qualifications

Education/ Certifications:

• Associate degree or CAD certificate desirable

Skills and Experience:

• 2-3 years’ experience using CAD software in a work setting.
• Excellent computer and technical aptitude.
• Able to pick up new skills at a fast past.
• Accurate and precise attention to detail.
• Capable of working independently and as part of a design team.
• Demonstrated time and task management skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Good computational and spatial ability.
• Proficient in Microsoft desktop applications such as Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Willing to work weekends and holidays to facilitate the completion of capital projects
• Must be well-organized, detail-oriented, and an independent problem solver who receives direction effectively.
• Must be self-motivated and able to handle multiple assignments with minimum guidance.

Industry-Competitive Benefits

Coupled with our compensation and bonus incentive programs, our benefits deliver rewards that are market competitive.  Some of the most attractive elements of our benefit programs include:

• Health Insurance Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision

• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Reimbursement Accounts

• Well-being programs including companywide events and a wellness incentive program

• Paid Time Off

• Financial Wellness – Industry leading 401(k) plan with generous company contributions, Financial Planning Services, Employee Stock purchase program, and Health Savings Accounts, Life and Accident insurance

• Family-Friendly Employee events

• Employee Assistance Program services – mental health and other concierge type services

Benefits may vary based on location, job role/level, job status, and/or the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Job Requisition ID: Req-259247

Time Type: Full time

The anticipated close date is a good faith estimate for when this job will be closed. Some jobs may be unposted or filled earlier or later than the Anticipated Close Date depending on interview processes and business needs. Anticipated Close Date: 01/18/2026

In compliance with applicable state and local laws, Lamb Weston has opted to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. This compensation is specific to this position and takes into account a number of variables. Actual compensation may be higher or lower in the range posted based on various factors, including, but not limited to, job duties, experience and expertise. A candidate’s work location could also impact the actual compensation being outside of the range to reflect local cost of labor. A reasonable annual estimate of the range for this role based on the variables previously mentioned is: $52,200.00 - $78,300.00

Lamb Weston is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law