Engineering Technician

Actalent - Montgomery, AL

Full-time - Entry Level

Montgomery, AL

10,001+ employees

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The position involves troubleshooting and investigating issues related to the design and operations of test cells, ensuring laboratory equipment is calibrated, and assisting in the design of systems for lab functions. The role requires setting up products for testing, documenting findings, and recommending improvements to design engineering. It also includes managing lab data acquisition systems and supporting test data management, with a focus on collaboration in a matrix team environment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots and investigates the analysis of problems relating to the design and operations of the test cells.
• Verify laboratory equipment is current with respect to calibration.
• Assist with designing systems for lab or other production functions.
• Set up products for test and perform all necessary steps to conduct prescribed and specialized tests.
• Investigate and troubleshoot test equipment related problems and opportunities, document findings and recommend corrective/improvement changes to Design Engineering.
• Design and upkeep of lab data acquisitions systems and support test data management.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Requires a Min Voc-Tech degree in HVAC with 0 - 2 years of experience.
• Experience with test equipment, lab systems, process controls and associated processes.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient computer skills and in-depth knowledge of relevant software such as MS Office Suite.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with others in a matrix team environment.
• Knowledge of instrumentation related to refrigeration and gas combustion equipment.
• Demonstrated ability or formal training in LabVIEW or similar programming software for test automation.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating, and maintenance instructions and procedures.
• Strong analytical, organizational and problem solving skills.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles, six sigma, Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFMA), AutoCad, Pro-E, PLC's and controls.