Engineering Technician

SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for setting up and performing testing; general lab maintenance; fabrication of engineering prototypes; organization of engineering storage; and general assistance for engineering design and development projects. 

To perform this job successfully, the selected individual(s) must be able to satisfactorily perform each of the essential duties and job responsibilities listed below. Additional details listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or or ability required to perform the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Setup and performance testing of      air cleaners and precleaners to applicable standards (MIL, ISO, SAE, etc.).
• Fabrication of air filter and      precleaner prototypes, including both in-house machining and fabrication, and      outsourcing of required parts and assemblies.
• Setup and performance testing of      air cleaners to support production of military air filter units.
• Responsible for general lab      maintenance and ordering of required lab supplies.
• Assist in other engineering design      and development projects as required.
• Other duties as      assigned.

GENERAL SKILLS

Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills to communicate both inside and outside the company.· Must have good mechanical aptitude and reasoning.· Must have good organizational skills.· General understanding of fluid dynamics a plus.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Minimum 2 years related experience in a manufacturing or technical environment required.· 2-year engineering technology degree a plus.

QUALIFICATIONS

Microsoft Office proficiency required (Word, Excel, Outlook).· Proficiency with CAD helpful; Solidworks and/or Draftsight experience a plus.· Proficiency with MRP software a plus. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This position is moderately active with the majority of the work done in the production area or lab. Lifting up to 50 pounds may be required on an occasional basis as well as walking, bending, twisting, kneeling and squatting.