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 safety hazards encountered while working. Maintain a high level of safety awareness while performing work activities.
• Construct test circuits, including proper selection of instrumentation, setup of instrumentation and calibration; assemble/disassemble test components.
• Conduct tests as directed in the engineering laboratory and report the test results.
• Repair, adjust, install, remove, and connect laboratory test equipment including electrical systems. When necessary, assist or direct subcontractors in lab maintenance or improvement.
• With guidance from technical staff, record test data; perform basic calculations (power, efficiency, etc.); create graphs from collected data; manipulate electronic photos; assist in evaluation of collected data and results.

• Associates degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school preferred; work experience may be considered in lieu of education.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to interpret documents, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and 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; frequent lifting of 10 to 24 lbs; standing throughout the 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. With empowered team members in more than 40 countries, Parker serves customers across aerospace & defense, energy, HVAC & refrigeration, in-plant & industrial equipment, off-highway and transportation.

Our scale is global, but our purpose is personal. We enable breakthroughs that improve lives, strengthen communities and create a brighter future.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.

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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.