Engineering Technician II

Responsibilities

• Conducts continuous improvement activities to reduce the potential for product defects.
• Involved with problem identification, containment activities, action plan development and execution.
• Ensure that the test requirements for product testing and processes are defined and met.
• Setup test equipment and products in proper sequence per testing procedures;
• Perform tests on prototypes, existing, and competitor products for stated criteria involving mechanical, electrical, environmental, and electromechanical functions through ISO 17025 and Laboratory Scope of Operations
• Use various mechanical, electrical, and electronic measurement devices
• Accurately interpret and document scientific notation, temperature, pressure, and other measurements
• Aids in the assembly and fabrication of test equipment and prototype products per blueprint specifications
• Support manufacturing through troubleshooting activities;
• Maintain test-related documentation in, and support administration of, database environment
• Prepare formal and informal test reports
• Aid with the Generac Engineering Laboratory Audit and organization 5S programs

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• 2 Years of relevant work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing projects or participating in project teams;
• Experience using specialized equipment such as engine dynamometers;
• Experience welding, shaping sheet metal, mill or turning (dependent on lab location).

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Basic skills in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Able to work non-standard or extended work hours when necessary.
• Demonstrate self-motivation.
• Complete projects within guidelines.
• Work effectively in a fast-pace, team environment.
• Communicate effectively though written and oral means.
• Demonstrate aptitude to lead and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.
• Understand basic electrical techniques and theories.
• Demonstrate testing competence as required per ISO 17025 and the Laboratory Scope of Operations.
• Provide own basic set of tools.