Engineering Services Technician I - Second Shift

The  Engineering Services Technician provides technical assistance to project engineers with design, build-up, assembly, instrumentation, and test execution of customer qualification programs, internal research and development (R&D) efforts and experimental evaluation of advanced technology.

In the role of Technician, you will be responsible to work with engineers in component test evaluation efforts with core responsibilities to include:

• Support design of new test apparatus as required

• Own the setup, instrumentation, assembly, calibration and specimen preparation of lab test frames

• Independently run lab tests and perform necessary data checks to ensure data quality

• Support hardware and software architecture and programming of Data Acquisition Systems

• Interface with internal and external shops, vendors and team members, including project engineers, test/machining associates and facilities maintenance associates.

• Troubleshoot and diagnose problems with test apparatus.

• Coordinate and work closely with teammates to execute lab team objectives

• Ownership of developing test documentation including facility, frame build, and data sets

Qualifications/Requirements

• High school diploma.  An Associates Degree in a technical and/or relevant test or engineering experience is a plus.

• Ability to lift 50 lbs. unassisted.

• Familiarity with the assembly and troubleshooting of mechanical and electrical systems.

• Familiarity with the use of measurement devices and data acquisition.

Desired Characteristics

• Highschool Diploma / 2 yr Technical Degree preferred

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Strong math skills.

• Comfortable utilizing standard precision measuring instruments such as micrometer or vernier calipers.

• Comfortable with MS Word and MS excel. Lab experience, Hydraulic or Electronics background would be a plus

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance.

• Effective problem identification and solution skills.

• Demonstrated success in a cross-functional team environment

• Be willing and capable of working in a hands-on testing environment

• Experience using and/or programming Labview or other data acquisition systems

This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. We will require proof of status prior to employment.

Additional Information

We welcome enthusiastic, dedicated, and innovative individuals with a comprehensive benefits package including competitive pay, ESOP - Employee Stock Ownership Plan, medical, dental and vision insurance, short-term and long-term disability, life and accidental death insurance, flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, 401K match plan, bonus plan and paid vacation. We also offer challenging work and the opportunity to be a valued member of our growing and profitable team! We will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

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