Engineering Technician - Battery Testing

Responsibilities

• Examines test samples and reads measuring instruments, blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, and operational instructions.
• Develops operating, maintenance, and test procedures based on laboratory procedures, standards and safety policies.
• Assists in scheduling, assigning, reviewing and coordinating workflow to assure proper utilization of staff.
• Directs the daily activities of designated staff.
• Advises supervisor on staffing levels, performance appraisals and merit ratings of staff.
• Designs, adapts or directs the building of test setups and equipment to new situations, based on analysis of test specifications and engineering department requests and instructions.
• Prepares purchase and material requisitions.
• Recommends solutions to observed test problems.
• Communicates with engineering personnel to receive instructions, convey data and determine equipment availability and with clients during test setup and performance to demonstrate or otherwise illustrate equipment test methods and/or discuss test results.
• Communicates with plant department personnel to offer suggestions pertinent to equipment needs and to arrange for delivery of samples from receiving dock.
• Records observed or calculated data on appropriate UL forms and prepares data sheets and reports.
• Develops training seminars and may assist in training laboratory staff.
• Plans tests, evaluates test results and reports opinions and interpretations.
• May assist PDEs and/or Engineering to modify existing methods or develop and validate new test methods.
• Aids in developing annual budgetary goals, capital expenditure budget for laboratory equipment, and tactical plans for the assigned laboratory section.
• Integrates continuous improvement concepts and techniques into all aspects of the job.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3-5 years of experience in laboratory equipment maintenance, manufacturing equipment maintenance, facilities maintenance, or similar.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to use hand and power tools.
• Welding experience preferred.