Engineering Services Technician I

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Cookordinate 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
• Laboratory 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

Benefits

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!