R&D Methods Engineering Technician

, 19210 E Hardy Rd, Houston, TX 77073, USA

This job description defines duties, responsibilities and the requirements for the position of R&D Methods Engineering Technician.

• Manage testing instrumentation, inventory and calibration.
• Manage equipment calibration needs. Replace instrumentation as needed to ensure that all test data is being recorded by compliant instrument.
• Support internal calibration of testing and prototyping equipment.
• Conduct calibration of make and break equipment, Combined Load Frame, OD and Wall scanner.
• Attend pre-production, schedule meetings and gather the required tool(s) for each test. Elevate concerns if tooling can not be ready on time.
• Generate kitting packages (required tooling) for upcoming testing projects.
• Manage testing tooling inventory (leak detection, pressure vessel, seals, test caps)
• Generate drawing and specification for upcoming tooling needs.
• Source the material needed to build the tooling internally or coordinate with subcontractor.
• Follow up with subcontractor to ensure the tooling is being built to spec and is delivered on time.
• Create internal documentation to build our tooling internally.
• Inspect the tooling and perform audit to ensure that the tooling inventory is up to date.
• Manage tooling inspection and repair.
• Coordinate the repair to minimize impact on the testing scheduling.
• Analyze shop floor production problems and assist in troubleshooting, using root cause analysis methods.
• Train and assess technicians.
• Participate in investigation of non-conformance and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Follow all company rules, procedures, policies, and safety rules.
• Any other duties as assigned.

• Minimum 2 years of experience in industrial environment.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Forklift and crane operator.
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload and to meet deadlines.
• Soldering experience preferred.
• Ability to create and to update CAD drawings is preferred.
• Ability to read, write and speak well in English and process strong analytical interpersonal skills.
• Ability to understand and execute instructions through strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Must be able to pass applicable testing as required.

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