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Engineering Technician

Aurora, ILOnsiteFull TimePosted 1 month ago

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Required skills

  • product development
  • test lab environments
  • mechanical drawings
  • electronic schematics
  • assembly drawings
  • fabrication of metal parts
  • mill
  • lathe
  • soldering
  • thru-hole

Role summary

This Engineering Technician role supports the development team by procuring materials, fabricating mechanical and electrical components, assembling product samples, conducting product testing, and assisting with prototype development. The position requires close collaboration with the engineering team and involves tasks such as building prototypes from drawings, executing validation tests, and documenting systems and test reports. Key requirements include an Associate Degree or equivalent experience, familiarity with product development or test lab environments, proficiency with electronic test equipment, ability to read technical drawings, fabrication skills (metal parts, soldering), and working knowledge of MS Office.

Description

This position provides a high level of support for the development team by procuring needed materials, fabricating components (mechanical and electrical), assembling product samples, product testing and supporting prototype developments. This position works closely with Engineering.

· Procurement of components required to assemble test samples and test materials.

· Fabrication of components and assembly of electromechanical products.

· Building of prototype test samples using engineering assembly drawings.

· Execution of validation tests of new product systems.

· Creation and documentation of test reports.

· Assist in the documentation of the systems.

· Fabrication of electronic cables.

Requirements

· Associate Degree or equivalent experience

· Previous experience in product development or test lab environments

· Ability to effectively use typical electronic test and measurement equipment

· Ability to read mechanical drawings, electronic schematics, assembly drawings and product descriptions. 

· Experience in simple fabrication of metal parts (use of mill, lathe, mechanically inclined)

· Experience in soldering electronic components (thru-hole and SMT)

· Working knowledge of MS Office to include Windows, Word, and Excel

· Ability to work both independently and on a team

· Ability to work both independently and in a team environment

· Ability to meet physical requirements of the job including sitting and standing, and performing repetitive motions required for proper assembly with or without a reasonable accommodation

· Ability to work well in a fast paced, changing environment

· Ability to lift, push pool and carry materials up to 10 lbs,,

· Ability to operate tools machinery or office equipment safely.

· Ability to work near moving mechanical parts and moderate noise levels.

· Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)

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