How to hire an engine development technician

How to hire an engine development technician, step by step

Here's a step-by-step engine development technician hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an engine development technician job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new engine development technician
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your engine development technician job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find an engine development technician for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them an engine development technician to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire an engine development technician that fits the bill.

   This list shows salaries for various types of engine development technicians.

   Type of Engine Development Technician	Description	Hourly rate
   Engine Development Technician	Software developers are the creative minds behind computer programs. Some develop the applications that allow people to do specific tasks on a computer or another device... Show more	$43-68
   Software Engineer	A software engineer is a computer science professional who is responsible for the development of information systems, designing and building computer systems software and applications software. They often prefer to call themselves as a software developer or computer programmer... Show more	$35-65
   Programming Internship	In programming internship, one of the primary responsibilities is to observe company practices and follow directions while exercising creativity in programming and computer development. Among the tasks may revolve around conducting thorough research and analysis, craft and develop software or even hardware to support a client's programming needs, generate codes, and monitor systems for any issues or inconsistencies... Show more	$11-20

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • C++
   • C #
   • Python
   • Java
   • Technology Development
   • Prototype
   • Visualization
   • Solidworks
   • R
   • CAD
   • Troubleshoot
   • Windows
   • Data Analysis
   • JMP

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   Responsibilities:

   • Develop multiple database applications to streamline and automate core processes: including human resources in-boarding, payroll systems and article/advertising layouts.
   • Involve in window testing and other testing of windows.
   • Develop payment gateways connecting to third-party API's, integrating into core products.
   • Support lab with debugging, rework, and test circuits using multimeter and logic analyzer
   • Experience with design and manufacturing of RF switching equipment for cellular and cable industries.
   • Support payroll runs and work on issues relate to payroll both in test and production.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your engine development technician job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. An engine development technician can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, engine development technicians' average salary in michigan is 30% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level engine development technicians 37% less than senior-level engine development technicians.
   • Certifications. An engine development technician with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in an engine development technician's salary.

   Average engine development technician salary

   $113,674yearly

   $54.65 hourly rate

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   Entry-level engine development technician salary

   $90,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 13, 2025

   Average engine development technician salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$133,739	$64
   2	Washington	$120,132	$58
   3	Kentucky	$118,779	$57
   4	Oregon	$113,485	$55
   5	Massachusetts	$111,393	$54
   6	Texas	$110,282	$53
   7	Pennsylvania	$110,130	$53
   8	New Jersey	$110,059	$53
   9	Virginia	$110,025	$53
   10	Arizona	$108,631	$52
   11	Utah	$106,133	$51
   12	North Carolina	$102,242	$49
   13	Georgia	$101,305	$49
   14	New York	$100,618	$48
   15	Colorado	$100,249	$48
   16	Louisiana	$99,560	$48
   17	Illinois	$97,231	$47
   18	District of Columbia	$94,651	$46
   19	South Carolina	$91,406	$44
   20	Michigan	$89,601	$43

   Average engine development technician salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Apple	$132,397	$63.65	200
   2	Asana	$124,271	$59.75	5
   3	Amazon	$122,974	$59.12	699
   4	Western Digital	$122,568	$58.93	7
   5	Texas Capital Bank	$119,533	$57.47
   6	NVIDIA	$119,526	$57.46	8
   7	Activision Blizzard	$119,409	$57.41	2
   8	Biogen	$119,280	$57.35
   9	Tesla	$118,951	$57.19
   10	Lumileds	$118,790	$57.11
   11	Fluid Components International	$117,917	$56.69
   12	AIG	$117,489	$56.49	8
   13	Nokia	$117,413	$56.45	22
   14	Coghlin	$116,892	$56.20
   15	Microsoft	$116,499	$56.01	233
   16	Dell	$116,497	$56.01
   17	First Solar	$116,429	$55.98	20
   18	Cirrus Logic	$115,864	$55.70	3
   19	Yahoo	$115,585	$55.57
   20	Micron Technology	$114,787	$55.19	9

4. Writing an engine development technician job description

   An engine development technician job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of an engine development technician job description:

   Engine development technician job description example

   Woodward supports our members' wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position.
   
   Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
   All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity 9.5% annual retirement benefit opportunity Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members 11 paid holidays, including floating holidays Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave Adoption Assistance Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life Member referral bonus Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Voluntary benefits, including: Home / Auto Insurance discounts Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave Are you ready to make your mark? If you're an Engineering Development Technician, we have an exciting opportunity for you.
   
   The Engineering Development Technician reports to the Engineering Manager for the Combustion Test Facility and focuses on performing work of a broad scope and complexity that requires the ability to interpret, select, and apply engineering principles and practices in a test lab environment.
   
   What's In It For You
   
   At Woodward, our "employees" are called and treated as "members" and we've created a culture that appreciates and values the contributions of every member. It's an inclusive, positive, collaborative, and socially responsible environment where members work together for outstanding outcomes.
   
   What you will be doing Works assigned tasks to meet schedule and may coordinate details with other departments. Performs routine functions that require application of standard techniques, procedures and criteria in carrying out a sequence of related engineering tasks. Designs, supports, and tests test systems and equipment. Ensures designs meet testability and reliability criteria. May provide repair and maintenance of test systems.
   
   Qualifications
   What we are looking for Strong mechanical and electrical background in testing and troubleshooting Engineering knowledge with a strong understanding of component function and testing. Effective written/verbal communication skills, presentation skills and technical writing skills (procedures, reports, etc.). Problem solving and troubleshooting skills and analytical calculation skills. Knowledge of accuracy analyses, instrumentation calibration theory and tolerance stack-ups. Competent in the use of PCs and associated software. Effective time management. Ability to effectively work in a team environment and maintain good customer focus and lead small teams. Solid knowledge of physical systems and the physics thereof. Limited exposure to analytic, modeling, and/or design software/tools as appropriate. Knowledge of appropriate internal information management system (i.e.. ERP, MRP, PLC and Document Storage system, etc.) applications. Lab VIEW knowledge. Associate degree in Technical/Science or International equivalent required. Prefer a candidate with 5 or more years of experience in a lab environment. This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR and EAR, or possess all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State Department and the U.S. Department of Commerce. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
   
   Woodward is an independent designer, manufacturer, and service provider of control solutions for the aerospace and energy markets. Our aerospace systems and components optimize the performance of fixed wing and rotorcraft platforms in commercial, business and military aircraft, ground vehicles and other equipment. Our energy-related systems and components enhance the performance of industrial gas and steam turbines, reciprocating engines, compressors, wind turbines, electrical grids and other energy-related industrial equipment. The company's innovative fluid energy, combustion control, electrical energy, and motion control systems help customers offer cleaner, more reliable and more efficient equipment. Our customers include leading original equipment manufacturers and end users of their products.
   
   Woodward is an Equal Opportunity Employer
   
   EO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Protected Veterans

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right engine development technician for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   To find engine development technician candidates, you can consider the following options:

   • Post your job opening on Zippia or other job search websites.
   • Use niche websites that focus on engineering and technology jobs, such as dice, engineering.com, stack overflow, it job pro.
   • Post your job on free job posting websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit engine development technicians, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   If your interviews with engine development technician applicants aren't enough to make a decision, you should also consider including a test project. These are often the best, most straightforward, and least bias-prone ways of determining who will likely succeed in the role. If you don't know how to design an appropriate test, you can ask someone else on the team to create it or take a look at these websites to get a few ideas:

   • TestDome
   • CodeSignal
   • Testlify
   • BarRaiser
   • Coderbyte

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new engine development technician

   Once you've selected the best engine development technician candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new engine development technician. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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