Mechanical Engineering Technician

About the role

Aid engineers in creating and assembling custom Thermal/Mechanical fixtures by sourcing and machining parts, hardware, and plumbing components for liquid cooling test fixtures. Support engineers with thermal evaluations of power supplies, prepare modules for testing, assemble modules into test fixtures, and capture and present data.

Responsibilities

• Create and source mechanical/machined parts, hardware, and plumbing components for custom Thermal/Mechanical fixtures
• Support Mechanical/Thermal Engineers with thermal evaluations of DC-DC and AC-DC component power supplies
• Add test leads, thermocouples, and components to power supply modules for testing
• Assemble power supply modules into custom mechanical/thermal test fixtures, including thermal management solutions, electrical wiring, and digital communication interfaces
• Set up basic electrical test equipment to record Voltage, Current, Power, and Temperature
• Capture thermal and electrical data using semi-automated test equipment during power supply evaluations
• Prepare test data for presentation to Engineers using Microsoft Excel
• Maintain a list of mechanical and electrical test equipment and track calibration dates
• Access corporate databases to gather product specs and production test data
• Interface with various engineering groups to resolve product performance and test setup issues

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Technology or equivalent
• 4-7+ years of experience in an Engineering Aide or Technician role
• Hands-on experience fabricating parts for lab-scale test fixtures using amateur/DIY manual machine tools
• Ability to use a mill drill, band saw, tap and die set, calipers and gauges to prepare/modify copper and aluminum blocks and heat sinks for thermal test setups
• Ability to solder basic components to a PCB and create wiring and cabling assemblies for test setups
• Extensive knowledge of hardware, fasteners, fittings, and experience procuring required hardware from common industrial suppliers (Granger, McMaster – Carr, Digikey, etc.)
• Familiarity with fluid and temperature measurement devices and techniques including chillers and Peltier thermoelectric plates
• Ability to setup liquid cooling solutions, cold plates, and plumb chillers with pressure and flow gauges
• Excellent communications skills with the ability to interface with multiple engineering disciplines to solve challenges
• Proficient with basic electronic lab equipment including voltmeters, ammeters, power supplies, power analyzers, electronic loads, and DAQs (data acquisition units)
• Self-motivated individual capable of performing required tasks with minimal supervision
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility, creativity, and initiative to solve problems in a dynamic environment
• Hands-on working knowledge of AC and DC electrical circuits and power
• Ability to read and understand schematics, engineering drawings, prints, and understand tolerances

Experience with the following is a plus

• Software: Lab View, Solid Works, Flir Thermal Studio
• Hardware: Flir thermal cameras, Oscilloscopes
• Solid understanding of hear transfer concepts and thermal resistance

Pay

$70,000 - $80,000