Associate Engineer Jobs in Hampton, NH (NOW HIRING)

Our Direct Client has a new Engineering Associate job. The System Build  Engineer will be providing cover and support in the different areas of the System Build and Cable Testing department. By supporting all areas encompassing, but not limited to, specification and drawing review, procedure writing, operator training, process improvements, troubleshooting process issues, disposition of non-conforming product, and equipment calibration and maintenance at the Cable and System Build areas. The candidate will coordinate technical discussions for the processes involved in his/her area. Cable testing and System testing along with system Build will be the primary area of responsibility. This position will augment existing Engineering personnel in this area.

Responsibilities and Duties:  (*Indicates an Essential Function)

• Responsible to define and control of the test processes and equipment
• The engineering tech. shall document test procedures, train other technicians and operators, perform EOM study, maintain test hardware, fixturing, collect required test data, and troubleshoot test failures
• Troubleshoot and provide solutions and experimentation. Coordination with the Test engineers, product engineers, and R&D designers.
• Establish SPC controls as required and support data analysis (Cpk analysis) with product engineering
• Improve product test throughput and yield to meet program objectives.
• Support System and Block testing data compilation and analysis.
• Support company and facility Environmental Safety and Health (ES&H) policies and programs by:
  • supporting and meeting annual and long-term ES&H objectives
  • including ES&H principles in shop procedures, equipment purchases, and equipment/product design
  • attending appropriate ES&H training
  • providing information for accident and incident investigations and assisting in implementation of corrective actions

 Qualifications:

• *Experience with manufacturing test set operation required
• *Microsoft application experience with technical computing skills preferred
• Working knowledge of test methods and experience writing procedures preferred
• In-depth knowledge of electro-optical test equipment  is preferred
• A degree in a technical discipline is preferred but years of experience in electro-optics can compensate for a lack of a technical degree.
• Experience in optical testing methodologies is preferred
• *Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills are required

(*)indicates a requirement

Physical Demands

Ability to pass a “Fit for Duty” physical exam and pre-employment drug screening. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:

• Wear the proper personal protective equipment for each task, including, but not limited to, safety boots, safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, dust mask, etc
• Climb up and down from equipment; climb up and down a ladder and work at heights up to 40’
• Maintain proper balance while working at elevated level
• Regularly lift and/or move 40 pounds. Anything heavier than 40 pounds requires additional assistance
• Ability to reach with hands and arms and use hands to finger, or handle objects, tools, and controls
• Ability to stand, walk, crawl, and climb stairs regularly
• Ability to bend, squat, stoop, kneel or crouch frequently
• Ability to talk and/or hear frequently
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Ability to work both indoors (regularly) and outdoors (occasionally) in all elements

Working Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts.

Organizational Core Values

Quality:  Quality is the backbone of everything we do. Our attention to detail even on the smallest matter reflects upon our corporate quality. The systems we deliver must operate flawlessly in the harshest environments on the planet.

Accountability:  We honor the commitments we make to our customers, owners and each other. We accept personal responsibility for our actions and results and expect the same from others.

Teamwork:  We foster an environment that encourages winning through creativity, continuous learning, excellence and collaboration. We practice leadership that inspires and promotes full participation and career development. We expect transparent communications and interactions.

Innovation:  We foster an environment that encourages winning through creativity, continuous learning, excellence and collaboration. We practice leadership that inspires and promotes full participation and career development. We expect transparent communications and interactions.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

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• Aquinas Consulting is a woman and minority owned company headquartered in Milford, CT that provides Engineering, Information Technology (IT), and Manufacturing staffing solutions throughout the US. We take pride in 20 years of service to our clients, our hiring managers, our consultants, and our local community.  Aquinas is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and committed to considering all qualified applications without regard to race, genetic information, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. www.aquinasconsulting.com