Associate Engineering Technician

Delta Faucet Company; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 49,500 - 70,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Culture: Inclusion & Equality

Wellbeing programs

Learning & Development

Social Impact & Volunteerism

Job summary

Delta Faucet Company seeks a specialist to execute design validation and verification tests for new and existing products. You will provide technical testing support to engineers and contribute insights to project teams.

Role involves developing test methods, analyzing results, and assisting in the creation of new test equipment within a collaborative lab team.

Qualifications

• AS or BS in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering Technology or related field with 8+ years of experience, or equivalent combination.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to communicate effectively.
• Experience setting up and executing performance testing using lab equipment and instrumentation.
• Knowledge of testing equipment including pressure gauges, flow meters, load cells, and pressure transducers.
• Familiarity with ISO 17025 quality documents (SOPs, design specs, work instructions, training guides, test methods).
• Working knowledge of CSA, ASS, ASME, ASTM, and ISO standards.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office and ability to learn new applications.

Responsibilities

• Execute design validation and verification testing of products or processes to internal and industry standards.
• Provide technical guidance to engineers and lab technicians for future actions in product development.
• Assist engineers in developing or improving products through testing services for performance and endurance.
• Help design and build specialized test equipment and fixtures.
• Collaborate with the Innovation team to test new technologies and products.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Lab testing

Equipment setup

ISO 17025 knowledge

Education

AS/BS in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering Technology or related field

Tools

Pressure gauges

Flow meters

Load cells

Pressure transducers

MS Office

Job description

At Delta Faucet, we are committed to transforming everyday experiences with water through innovative products and exceptional service. As a leader in the plumbing industry, we take pride in our dedication to quality, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. We believe that diverse perspectives strengthen our mission to create solutions that inspire and elevate the lives of all our customers. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds to join us on this journey toward inclusivity and excellence.

Your Role at Delta Faucet

Executes defined engineering design verification and validation test plans for product development while identifying potential product quality issues before product launch date. This role is charged with more complex requests within the Lab as well as more individual involvement within the project teams. This position is responsible for providing product testing support to engineers and providing technical insights to the project teams. Assist in design, development, and improvements to existing products by providing product testing services of performance and endurance to many different industry standards. This role must have the ability to handle more complex root cause investigations and can theorize and prove out through testing and superior problem-solving skills and experience, similar to that of a product engineer. This position reports to the Lab Technical Services Manager and will work in a 5-to-9-person team environment.

Responsibilities

• Execute design validation and verification testing of new or existing products or processes to internal and existing industry standards
• Provide technical guidance to product engineers and laboratory technicians to help lead future courses of action with product development efforts
• Assist product engineers in development of new or existing products or processes
• Participate in the design and construction of more specialized test equipment and fixtures
• Work with Innovation team to help articulate and test out new technologies or products which are new to company or industry
• Conduct root cause failure analysis on complex field returned products
• Execute up to 100 Work Requests with written Test Reports annually
• Identify at least 3 laboratory improvement opportunities annually
• Provide support to maintain the laboratory standard work review program
• Maintain a 5s compliant work environment with a minimum of 85% audit compliance

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will possess an AS or BS in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering Technology or related field and 8+ year of relevant experience; or the equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Strong emphasis is given to excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate effectively. Previous experience setting up and executing performance testing using laboratory equipment and instrumentation is preferred.
• Knowledge of use and care of testing equipment including pressure gages, flow meters, load cells, and pressure transducers required. Familiarity and understanding of ISO 17025 quality documents such as SOP’s, design specs, work instructions, training guides and test methods.
• A working knowledge of relevant industry standards such as CSA, ASS, ASME, ASTM and ISO would prove beneficial.
• Computer literacy is required in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) as well as the ability and desire to learn new applications.

Why Join Us?

At Delta Faucet Company, our people are our greatest assets. We value different perspectives and fostering an inclusive environment. You’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of our brand, working alongside passionate professionals committed to excellence and innovation. Join us to lead progressive growth and make a significant impact within a leading organization.

Here are some of the benefits we offer for your personal and professional growth:

• Culture: Recognized and award-winning reputation for equality, diversity and inclusion, flexibility, work-life balance, and more.
• Wellbeing: Comprehensive benefit plans; retirement, savings, tuition reimbursement, and employee incentive programs; resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.
• Learning & Development: LinkedIn Learning access; internal opportunities to work on projects cross-company.
• Social Impact: Four employee-led and self-directed Business Resource Groups; Paid volunteer day annually; Employees share their time, skills and talent with charities and nonprofit organizations across the U.S. and around the globe.

Company: Delta Faucet Company

Full time

Hiring Range: 49,500.00 - 70,600.00 USD

Actual compensation may vary based on various factors including experience, education, geographic location, and/or skills.

Delta Faucet Company (the “Company”) is an equal opportunity employer and we strive to employ the most qualified individuals for every position. The Company makes employment decisions only based on merit. It is the Company’s policy to prohibit discrimination in any employment opportunity (including but not limited to recruitment, employment, promotion, salary increases, benefits, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment) based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical/mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, height, weight or any other such characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all people involved in the operations of the Company regardless of where the employee is located and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company.

Delta Faucet Company is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an Internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees in the United States. Please click on the following links for more information.

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Company: Delta Faucet Company

Full time

Hiring Range: $49,500.00 - $77,660.00 USD

Actual compensation may vary based on various factors including experience, education, geographic location, and/or skills.

Delta Faucet Company (the “Company”) is an equal opportunity employer and we strive to employ the most qualified individuals for every position. The Company makes employment decisions only based on merit. It is the Company’s policy to prohibit discrimination in any employment opportunity (including but not limited to recruitment, employment, promotion, salary increases, benefits, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment) based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical/mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, height, weight or any other such characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all people involved in the operations of the Company regardless of where the employee is located and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company.

Delta Faucet Company is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an Internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees in the United States. Please click on the following links for more information.

E-Verify Participation Poster: English & Spanish

E-verify Right to Work Poster: English, Spanish