Engineering Technician-1

Principle Accountabilities

• Performs complex engineering tests, checkouts, and development engineering tasks.
• Analyzes engineering test results, and implements changes to resolve problems.
• Collates data, analyzes results, and implements procedures.
• Reviews project instructions and blueprints to ascertain test specifications, procedures, objectives, test equipment, nature of technical problem and possible solutions such as part redesign, substitution of material or parts or rearrangement of parts or subassemblies.
• Devises, fabricates, and assembles new or modified mechanical components or assemblies for products such as industrial equipment and machinery, power equipment, server systems, machine tools and measuring instruments.
• Sets up and conducts tests of complete units and components under operational conditions to investigate design, or to obtain data for development, standardization, quality control and problem resolution.
• Analyzes indicated and calculated test results in relation to design or rated specifications and test objectives, and modifies or adjusts equipment to meet specifications.
• Records test procedures and results, numerical and graphical data, and recommendations for changes in product or test method.
• Maintains software, documentation, and equipment to the latest revision or operational specifications.
• Aids engineers in developing and designing hardware and software required to test customer products per their specifications.
• Trains technicians and operators on products, processes, and equipment.

SPECIALIZED JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with the development and delivery of customer presentations and interface with customers.
• Partner with engineers on outside third party developments.
• Organize documentation (specifications, schematics, and procedures).
• Perform tests per customer specifications and requirements.

Education / Experience

• Typically requires an Associates degree, military training, equivalent vocational training, or equivalent experience.
• Typically requires 10 years of related experience.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Serves as an expert/consultant in technical skills with other employees.
• Demonstrates knowledge of advanced technologies as well as functional techniques and improves processes.
• Writes reports, business correspondence, and procedures.
• Effectively presents information and responds to questions from managers and customers.
• Interprets an extensive variety of technical instructions.
• Defines problems, collects data, establishes facts, and draws valid conclusions.
• Analyzes indicated and calculated test results in relation to design or rated specifications and test objectives, and modifies or adjusts equipment to meet specifications.

Physical Demands

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Regularly handles small components, reaches with hands and arms, stoops, kneels, crouches, crawls, talks, and hears.
• Frequently stands, walks, sits, climbs, and balances.
• Occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, work that requires repetitive motion, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock.

Decision Making / Discretion

• Determines quality/testing methods/procedures on new assignments.

Supervision / Leadership

• Mentors, coaches, and leads other employees.

Specialized Job Duties

• Assists with the development and delivery of customer presentations and interface with customers.
• Partners with engineers on outside third party developments.
• Organizes documentation (specifications, schematics, and procedures).
• Performs tests per customer specifications and requirements.

Qualifications

• Typically requires an Associates degree, military training, equivalent vocational training, or equivalent experience.
• Typically requires 10 years of related experience.

Skills

• Serves as an expert/consultant in technical skills with other employees.
• Demonstrates knowledge of advanced technologies as well as functional techniques and improves processes.
• Writes reports, business correspondence, and procedures.
• Effectively presents information and responds to questions from managers and customers.
• Interprets an extensive variety of technical instructions.
• Defines problems, collects data, establishes facts, and draws valid conclusions.
• Analyzes indicated and calculated test results in relation to design or rated specifications and test objectives, and modifies or adjusts equipment to meet specifications.

Physical Demands

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Regularly handles small components, reaches with hands and arms, stoops, kneels, crouches, crawls, talks, and hears.
• Frequently stands, walks, sits, climbs, and balances.
• Occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, work that requires repetitive motion, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock.

Decision Making / Discretion

• Determines quality/testing methods/procedures on new assignments.

Supervision / Leadership

• Mentors, coaches, and leads other employees.

Benefits

Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email accessibility@flex.com and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps.