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Position Summary
This position is responsible to build prototypes as well as test products to ensure performance and compliance to regulatory & customer requirements. Â Work is primarily located in R&D facilities with use of several types of technical equipment. Â Responsible Engineer will be required to operate equipment, produce analysis of test data, write reports, and partake in discussion over product performance.
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Essential Responsibilities
To ensure success as a engineer, one should be highly mechanically inclined, have a passion for design and testing, and be willing to work under pressure to achieve Customer deadlines.
- Test Products for satety, compliance and performance
- Examine and investigate specific aspects and components of products
- Compiling reports on findings and testing data gathered
- Maintaining lab and testing equipment regularly
- Implementing changes in testing protocols as required
- Recommending techical and procedural additions to test processes
- Troubleshoot and repair of industrial automation equipment, including knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical systems (cams, gears), and industrial electronics
- Ensure all tests are executed by the plan and within specifications outlined
- Monitors product on test (understands test suites), and test equipment for faults and diagnoses and corrects equipment issues
- Maintains test data files, and databases and reports test status and non-conformances to engineering teams
- Ability to read assembly prints and assemble units per print
- Measure parts as necessary to confirm conformance to drawings.
- Work overtime as required.
- Perform all other responsibilities as designated by the supervisor.
- Design, modify or fabricate experimental parts used in development
- Perform evaluations on products and components with minimal to no supervision
- Select and install new lab equipment as necessary
- Manage multiple demanding deadlines
- Fabricate test fixtures, prepare and conduct bench and field tests
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Education and Experience
- An Engineering degree in non-destructive testing, applied technology, or similar.
- 5+ years’ experience with Laboratory Test & Prototype Build Experience
- Experience operating laboratory test equipment typical to product development environments
- Proficiency in testing procedures and protocols.
- Analytical thinking and abilities.
- Report writing and document analysis skills.
- Ability to work with data and numbers.
- Problem-solving skills and decisive knowledge of appropriate testing methods.
- Ability to work unsupervised.
- Familiarity with ISO / TS16949, APQP procedures and deliverables
- Proficient with Computers and MS Product Suite.
- Ability to use CAD tools & 3D Printing systems
Physical / Safety Requirements
- Position involves extended standing periods
- Employees must have the ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
An Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer
Proterial Cable America provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. As a Federal Contractor, we encourage priority referral of protected veterans under VEVRAA.
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