• Engineering Technician

    Hoyt Archery (Salt Lake City, UT)


    About Hoyt Archery

     

    At Hoyt Archery, we are passionate about innovation and performance. Our mission is to design and deliver the most advanced bows and archery products in the world. We are looking for a motivated and technically skilled Engineering Technician to join our team and support both product development and engineering efforts.

    Position Overview

    The Engineering Technician will play a vital role in the design, development, testing, and support of new archery products and manufacturing processes. This role combines hands-on product testing with technical CAD, CNC, and prototyping responsibilities. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in archery, mechanical aptitude, and experience with both shop tools and engineering technologies.

    Key Responsibilities

    + Support product development through testing and validation of new bows, components, and materials (durability, stiffness, cycle, dry fire, velocity).

    + Create and maintain prototype parts using machining, molding, 3D printing, and composite techniques.

    + Develop and maintain CAD/solid models and assembly configurations for new and revised parts.

    + Write and run CNC programs to machine prototype and production parts.

    + Perform proof-of-concept and functional testing to evaluate durability and performance of designs.

    + Collaborate with engineers to develop product specifications, gather data, and assist with design refinements.

    + Provide production support, including part fabrication, rework, and tooling repair.

    + Document and maintain test results, deflection/tune tables, and standard work instructions.

    + Support warranty, assembly, and manufacturing teams with technical problem-solving and training on new product setups.

    + Maintain housekeeping, adhere to all safety policies, and work scheduled hours (including overtime as required).

    Qualifications

    Required

    + High school diploma or equivalent.

    + Basic knowledge of bows and mechanics involved in archery systems.

    + Ability to pull back a 70 lb, 30-inch draw bow multiple times daily for testing.

    + Experience with light machining equipment (lathe, milling, drills) and shop tools.

    + Basic CAD/solid modeling experience.

    + Good math skills (through algebra/trigonometry).

    + Strong problem-solving, organization, and communication skills.

    + Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in small teams.

     

    Preferred

     

    + Associate’s degree or trade school in mechanical, manufacturing, or engineering technology.

    + Experience with CNC programming and operation.

    + Familiarity with composite part manufacturing and testing.

    + Experience with noise and vibration measurement/analysis.

    + Previous work in an R&D environment.

    + Previous work in a manufacturing environment

    + Archery shooting/setup experience.