Hydraulics Lab Technician

Responsibilities

• Setup and run hydraulic tests to support the development of the company's line of products under direction of Engineering.
• Review project instructions and blueprints to ascertain test specifications, procedures, objectives, test equipment, nature of technical problem, and possible solutions.
• Identify, document, and mitigate any observed safety hazards encountered while working. Maintain a high level of safety awareness while performing work activities.
• Construction of test circuits; including proper selection of instrumentation, set‑up of instrumentation and assuring instrumentation is calibrated; and assembly/disassembly of test components.
• Conduct tests as directed in the engineering laboratory including reporting the test results.
• Perform repair, adjustment, installation, removal, and connection of laboratory test equipment including electrical systems. When necessary, assist or direct subcontractors in lab maintenance or improvement.
• With guidance/instructions from technical staff, must be able to record test data; perform basic calculations for power, efficiency, etc.; make graphs from collected data; manipulate electronic photos; assist in evaluation of collected data and results; etc.

• Associates degree or equivalent from two‑year college or technical school preferred; will consider work experience in lieu of education.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to interpret documents, operating and maintenance instructions and procedural manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as flows, powers, efficiencies, area, circumference and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Experience utilizing hand tools.
• Ability to use basic measuring instruments.
• Good troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision / guidance.
• Work ranges between light to heavy, consisting of frequent exertion of lifting from 10 to 24 lbs. Requires standing throughout work shift.

This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century, we've enabled engineering breakthroughs that make energy cleaner, transportation safer, medical treatments more effective, and manufacturing more efficient.

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In accordance with Parker's policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug‑free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.