Engineering Technician

Company: Weyerhaeuser
Location: University Place
Posted on: March 20, 2026

Job Description:

Description: Weyerhaeuser is leading the world's structural frame market with innovative products, systems, and services for use in a variety of residential, light commercial and home improvement applications worldwide. Weyerhaeuser’s Engineering and Materials Testing Laboratory is an industry leader in structural wood product and assembly testing and provides support for these efforts. This role is a “hands-on,” entry level position that has the potential to grow and develop in a variety of ways into a rewarding career with an industry leader. The selected candidate will be trained under the supervision of a Senior Engineer and focus on conducting structural wood products testing in a laboratory environment. The successful candidate is detailed oriented, self-starter who displays a can-do attitude and a willingness learn and work in an injury-free high productivity environment. You will: Actively participate in a safety-driven workplace culture. Work independently or in conjunction with other technicians to execute structural wood test programs that include sample preparation, equipment set up, data collection and recording observations. Have accountability for test set up conformance to industry or company standards, accuracy of data collection, and error identification and resolution. Assist as requested with tasks related to maintenance of our ISO 17025 accreditation. Qualifications: We are looking for: · Highly motivated and organized individual with good attention to detail and deadlines · Requires High School Diploma/GED · Willingness to safely participate in a results-based culture · Willingness to learn new skills · Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite of software, specifically (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint). · Ability and willingness to become a user of technology that includes a variety of computer and PLC software Preferred: · Carpentry or woodshop experience · Wood products testing experience · Machining experience · Associates degree What We Offer: Compensation : This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting a salary range of $49,400-$74,000 based on your level of skills, qualifications and experience. You will also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program, which offers a cash bonus targeting 5% of base pay. Potential plan funding may range from zero to two times that target. Benefits : When you join our team, you and your dependents will be offered coverage under our comprehensive employee benefits plan, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and life insurance. We offer a pre-tax Health Savings Account option which includes a company contribution. Other benefit options are also available such as voluntary Long-Term Care and Employee Assistance Programs. We also support personal volunteerism, sponsor a host of diversity networks, promote mentoring, and provide training and development opportunities to help you chart your path to a fulfilling career. Retirement : Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, which includes a paid company match in addition to our contribution equal to 5% of your eligible pay. Paid Time Off or Vacation : We provide eligible employees who are scheduled to work 25 hours or more per week with 3-weeks of paid vacation to use during your first year of employment. In addition, after being employed for six months, eligible employees begin to accrue vacation for future use. We also recognize eleven paid holidays per year, providing a total of 88 holiday hours and paid parental leave for all full-time employees. About Weyerhaeuser: We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We’re serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference. We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us. Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team.

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