Mechanical Technician 3

Job Description:

1. Exposure to measuring instruments and data acquisition tools 2. General mechanical and electrical knowledge, ability to assemble/craft prototypes using general workshop tools 3. Attention to detail, observation skills.

Summary:

This position supports test engineers to provide performance and quality assessment of products based on industry standards.  This role requires supporting lab environment and provides hands-on support for R&D product development.

Duties & Responsibilities

•              Maintain machine workshops / lab environment including periodic calibrations as required

•              Work with engineers on prototype creation and evaluation

•              Perform product teardowns / part inspections

•              Perform product performance/quality testing

•              Troubleshoot testing and product issues

•              Perform basic data analysis / simple calculations

•              Prepare and present reports of a technical nature.

•              Sample management

Education/Experience:

•              Associate in Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology or equivalent.

•              5+ years in an engineering lab or machine shop experience required

•              General mechanical and electrical knowledge

•              Experience in Home Appliance industry preferred

•              Proficient with MS Office

•              Ability to pay attention to detail, good observation skills

•              Machine and test equipment setup/hookup, data acquisition, load preparation, test conditions, etc.

•              Ability to follow industry test standards

•              Ability to spot potential problems in the tests, machine setup, and test conditions, etc.

•              Carrying of heavy loads, bending, and stooping, exposure to hot water, heat, cold, and food products

•              Flexibility: Assignments may change frequently depending on workload and tests being run

Performance Standards

(How will duties be measured)

•              Numbers of units tested per month

•              Number of product development projects worked on

•              Number of recommendations to product quality / product improvements