Technician - Reliability

Purpose

To assist reliability engineers in new product development, risk evaluations, warranty failure evaluations, and production issues.

Job Description (Duties and Responsibilities)

• Provides technical support to engineers in areas such as new product development, risk evaluations, warranty failure evaluations, and production issues, process improvement, or product development.
• Communicate and work proficiently with other engineering and technical staff.
• Interact professionally with external resources such as test labs, consultants, and suppliers.
• Create test and validation setups for component, subsystem, and machine levels that exhibit safety focused, professional quality, ergonomic, and environmentally responsible methods.
• Make recommendations for improving test efficiency and effectiveness.
• Support and suggest projects that align with strategic corporate goals or programs.
• Work can be electrical, mechanical, industrial or chemical in nature depending upon background and job assignment.
• Uses schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, or defined plans to perform testing and troubleshooting on electronic or mechanical components, equipment or systems.
• Gathers, maintains, formats, compiles and manipulates technical data using established formulae and procedures and performs detailed mathematical calculations.
• Work in Machine R&D laboratory assisting multiple projects in the design, construction, and testing.
• Use data acquisition system, computers, and CAD as required.
• Assist in the preparation of documentation.
• Operate basic lab equipment including meters, oscilloscopes, data acquisition, environmental chambers, vibration tables, EMC related, etc. (Training provided as needed).

Basic Requirements

• Associates degree (relevant experience preferred); or vocational training with 5+ years of relevant experience; or High School Diploma/GED with 7+ years relevant experience required.
• Has full proficiency in a range of technical processes or procedures (or deep skills in a single area) through job-related training and considerable work experience.
• Applies experience and skills to complete assigned work within own area of expertise.
• Works within defined technical processes and procedures or methodologies and may help determine the appropriate approach for new assignments.
• Works with a limited degree of supervision, with oversight focused only on complex new assignments.
• Acts as an informal resource for colleagues with less experience.
• Highly motivated, quick to learn, and safety conscious.
• Ability to organize and maintain a neat work area.
• Able to create and maintain detailed test records.
• Ability to work on multiple projects with supervision and clear instruction.
• Familiarity with personal computers using the Windows® operating system.
• Ability to use common laboratory equipment.
• Ability to read and comprehend wiring diagrams, schematics, and test specifications.
• Capable of lifting 50 pounds on an occasional basis.
• Good hands-on assembly, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Easy to get along in a group and team environment.
• Electrical/electronic experience is a plus.
• Good attendance record.