Cross-Functional Engineering Technician - OCU - Technical - 1st Shift

Job Summary

Assists engineers in applying technical principles of metrology as related to test systems and processes.

• Provides product and component testing using a range of measurement devices, from hand gauges and multimeters to complex measurement systems.
• Coordinates Measurement Machines and Multifunction Calibrators.
• Serves as a technical resource to assist lab managers, engineers and customers in interpreting product requirements, selecting appropriate test methods/technology, and analyzing and interpreting measurement data.
• Provides basic programming, training, and operation of measurement and test equipment.
• Develops and documents testing methods and procedures.
• Manages indirect material purchases of lab consumables.
• Maintains housekeeping in the work area in keeping with a high precision testing environment.
• Manages proper maintenance and calibration of the measurement and test equipment.
• Adheres to all applicable regulations, policies, and procedures for health, safety, and environmental compliance.
• Demonstrates specific technical skills (e.g., Dimensional Metrology, Electrical Metrology, General Laboratory/Quality systems) to support the position.
• Understands and applies appropriate company and department rules and guidelines.
• Works with and trains apprentices and technicians.
• Interfaces with customers, suppliers, engineers, and other functions.
• Coordinates programs including planning, scheduling, ordering, and tracking.
• Participates in the maintenance of quality procedures.
• Leads and participates 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.
• Leads and coordinates multiple tests/projects concurrently, ensuring efficient execution.
• Facilitates the setup (hardware and software) of rig rooms or test cells and trains team members to improve productivity and efficiency.
• Provides guidance on troubleshooting and setting up test cells or other testing areas.
• Conducts tests in test areas or cells when team members are unavailable.
• Identifies and addresses daily needs, leveraging expertise and involving other team members to resolve issues promptly.

• Data Acquisition:
  Prepares samples, verifies equipment calibration and performs tests according to an approved standard procedure or work instruction to ensure data can be trusted and delivered.
• Data Reporting:
  Prepares documentation that clearly organizes and presents testing methods, instrument settings, data and analysis to enable accurate conclusions and recommendations.
• Product Function Test System Design:
  Interprets test equipment specifications from standards or lab customer requirements; selects and integrates appropriate equipment, instrumentation and software to control boundary conditions and collect measurement data; assesses capability of the lab equipment against the requirements and support infrastructure.
• Test Article Build:
  Assembles test articles according to test requirements, including all necessary installation or accommodations for instrumentation, in a manner that allows the test articles to successfully undergo product functional test.
• Test Setup and Configuration:
  Interprets test plan to determine optimal location and orientation within a test space in accordance with local safety and environmental requirements and fabricates required system with appropriate materials.
• Action oriented:
  Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Communicates effectively:
  Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the 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, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Health and Safety Fundamentals:
  Champions and models proactive health and safety behaviors by identifying, reporting and participating in actions to improve health and safety.
• Preventative and Predictive Maintenance:
  Interprets machine and tool maintenance records and data to develop and execute preventative and predictive management strategies to drive continuous improvement.
• Problem Solving:
  Solves problems and may mentor others on effective problem solving by using a systematic analysis process leveraging industry standard methodologies to create problem traceability and protect the customer.
• Values differences:
  Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent required with Department of Labor Certification
• Associate's degree…