Engineering Support Specialist - Pittsfield, MA

Job Title

Responsibilities for this Position

Job Duties

Works as individual contributor using defined resources to meet project requirements

Gathers and organizes data for review with appropriate engineer(s) in support of project

Accepts direction from superiors

Integrates well in a team environment

Performs research and engineering laboratory functions involving the layout, building, testing, troubleshooting and repairing of devices, assemblies, subsystems, and systems

Prepares and coordinates the plans and schedules for new or existing programs

Resolves proposal preparation problems and assesses the progress against established plans and parameters

Formulates and recommends corrective action measures such as schedule revisions, manpower adjustments, fund allocations, and work requirements

Participates in engineering teams supporting experiment design, materials, equipment setup and maintenance and related issues

Provides technical expertise to customers, users or company personnel either at domestic or international field sites

Develops, implements, installs, tests, modifies and/or operates complex equipment and systems

Develops test plans and preventative maintenance programs

Instructs customers in the operation and maintenance of the system

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Learns to use professional concepts

Applies company policies and procedures to resolve routine issues

Works on problems of limited scope

Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained

Builds stable working relationships internally

Creative, innovative responsibilities requiring advanced decision-making skills

Normally receives detailed instructions on all work

Working knowledge of basic principles, theories, and concepts

Working knowledge of industry practices and standards

Solves routine problems of limited scope and complexity following established policies and procedures

Work is closely supervised

Follows specific, detailed instructions

Contributions are usually limited to task- related activities

Errors do not typically have a major effect on the organization

Contacts are primarily with immediate supervisor and other personnel in the section or group

Grasps and applies new information quickly

Handles more complex assignments

Shows initiative on assignments, and professionally executes projects with little direction

Demonstrates initiative, applies personal talent to practical solutions

Demonstrates technical competence in the setup, monitoring and documentation of experiments and/or lab equipment

Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation

Target salary range: USD $67,887.00/Yr.

- USD $73,456.00/Yr. This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.