Engineering Aide

PlanIT Group, LLC; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

PlanIT Group, LLC is seeking an engineering technician to work in the Structures and Environmental Test Laboratories in Orlando, Florida. The candidate will be responsible for installing instrumentation, collecting and processing data, and conducting tests according to established procedures.

A high school diploma and at least 2 years of experience in electrical systems and electronic test equipment operation are required. Strong math and communication skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience with electrical systems.
• Experience fabricating electronic cables and connectors.

Responsibilities

• Install instrumentation in the Structures and Environmental Test Laboratories.
• Collect and process instrumentation response data.
• Conduct routine and specialized laboratory tests.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Troubleshooting skills

Computer skills

Fabrication of electronic cables

Operation of electronic test equipment

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Digital data acquisition systems

Electrical circuit boards

Job description

Overview

Serves as an engineering technician in the Structures and Environmental Test Laboratories at the Sand Lake Road Facility in Orlando, Florida reporting to the manager of the Instrumentation Group.

Responsibilities

• Install instrumentation including accelerometers, thermocouples, load cells, pressure transducers, and acoustic transducers.
• Connect instrumentation to a data acquisition system with signal conditioning equipment.
• Collect instrumentation response data and process it for the customer in the format they prefer.
• Interface with internal customers to review data and requirements to produce on-time error-free response data.
• Conduct routine and specialized laboratory tests in accordance with test requirements and established procedures and practices.
• Strong computer skills for data recording/transfer, communication, and project documentation.
• Able to drive company vehicles and golf carts.

Qualifications

• High School diploma.
• Candidate must have at least 2 years experience with electrical knowledge including the ability to interpret electrical schematics and comprehend Ohm\'s Law for resistance, current and voltage calculations.
• Candidate must have at least 2 years experience with fabricating electronic cables, connector assemblies and electrical circuit boards.
• Candidate must have at least 2 years experience calibrating and operating digital data acquisition systems and verify they are correct and properly functioning.
• Candidate must have at least 2 years experience with operation of electronic test equipment.
• Candidate must be capable of obtaining an ATF Explosives Possessors License and a DOD Secret Security Clearance.
• Requires strong math, writing and communication skills.
• Proficient in the operation of digital data acquisition systems.
• Ability to fabricate electronic cables, connector assemblies and J standard solder certification.
• Calibrate, install and properly connect instrumentation such as accelerometers, pressure and displacement transducers.
• Ability to calibrate and operate digital data acquisition systems and verify their correct and properly functioning.
• Strong diagnostic troubleshooting skills with electrical systems (computers, vehicles, instrumentation).
• Candidate must be capable of obtaining an ATF Explosives Possessors License and a DOD Secret Security Clearance.