Instrumentation Engineering Technician - OCU - Technical - x

Job Summary

Conducts performance and reliability testing on engines, components, systems, and controls.

• Conducts performance and reliability testing on multiple and single cylinder engines, components, systems, and controls.
• Performs diagnosis of engines, components, systems, controls, and test cell problems and initiates appropriate resolutions.
• Configures and operates data acquisition systems; analyzes and reviews data for appropriateness; writes computer programs to assist in analysis and data interpretation; configures engine test programs; interprets results; makes necessary adjustments; documents, defines data collected, and maintains electronic files.
• Performs rig, engine and component builds, tear down, and inspections.
• Grades and measures components.
• Creates sketches for machining and fabricates necessary piping, tubing, and brackets from prints and drawings.
• Installs engines and instrumentation of engines and components in test cells, test rigs.
• Uses common tools such as Calterm, Asset, Cyflex, etc.
• Designs, documents, and executes test plans; provides input during the creation of test plans; prepares test reports to include findings, conclusions and recommendations.
• Understands and applies appropriate company and department rules and guidelines to work.
• Works with and trains apprentices and technicians.

• Coordinates programs including planning, scheduling, ordering, and tracking.
• Participates in the maintenance of quality procedures.
• Leads and participate in improvement projects.
• Develops and gives presentations to customers and suppliers.
• Knows and complies with all safety policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates confidentiality as required.
• Participates in self- and team-audits and associated corrective action.
• Performs other miscellaneous duties, as required, to get the job done.

• Data Acquisition – prepares samples, verifies equipment calibration and performs tests according to an approved standard procedure or work instruction ensuring data reliability.
• Data Reporting – prepares documentation that clearly organizes and presents testing methods, instrument settings, data and analysis.
• Product Function Test System Design – interprets test equipment specifications from test standards or lab customer requirements; selects and integrates appropriate equipment, instrumentation and software.
• Test Article Build – assembles test articles according to test requirements, including installation for instrumentation.
• Test Setup and Configuration – interprets test plan to determine optimal location and orientation within a test space and fabricates required system with appropriate materials.
• Action oriented – taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with urgency, energy and enthusiasm.
• Communicates effectively – developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of unique needs of different audiences.
• Decision quality – making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
• Drives results – consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
• Manages complexity – making sense of complex, high quantity, sometimes contradictory information to solve problems.
• Health and Safety Fundamentals – champions and models proactive health and safety behaviors.
• Preventative and Predictive Maintenance – interprets machine and tool maintenance records and data to develop and execute preventative and predictive strategies.
• Problem Solving – solves problems and mentors others using systematic analysis processes.
• Values differences – recognizes the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

High school diploma, GED or equivalent required with Department of Labor Certification OR

Associates degree from an accredited program in a related field and at least two years of relevant experience OR

Bachelors degree in a related field.

Department of Labor Certification OR four year experience/education requirement accomplished through either Bachelors degree in related field OR associates degree in related…