Engineering Technician

VIVA USA Inc; Milan (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

VIVA USA Inc. is seeking an entry‑level technician to support the Accelerated Design Verification group. You will assemble test rigs from layout drawings, set up equipment, and monitor tests to ensure data is captured accurately.

Candidates should have a mechanical background and basic Windows/Microsoft Office skills, with the ability to read dimensioned drawings. Training is provided for the right candidate; shift is 10:00 pm to 6:30 am.

Qualifications

• Experience with machinery teardown and repair.
• Ability to read dimensioned part drawings and test layouts.
• Familiarity with Windows file/folder structure and basic file operations.
• Strong computer skills and comfort with MS Office.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Experience with servo-hydraulic or hydraulic systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assemble test rigs from layout drawings and setup instructions.
• Monitor and adjust test controls to keep tests proceeding smoothly.
• Perform test specimen inspections and basic repairs as required.
• Document test activities and incidents in a web-based system.
• Coordinate with client personnel to address safety and environmental issues.
• Conduct routine lab maintenance and organize tools/equipment.
• Pickup parts from the Client Parts Distribution Center and run errands.

Skills

Mechanical background

Windows file structure

Microsoft Office

Reading drawings

Independent work

Hydraulic systems

Tools

Windows OS

Microsoft Office

Job description

MAJOR PURPOSE: Working in the Accelerated Design Verification (ADV) group to provide project support performing test setup, monitoring, inspection, and reporting using procedures and criteria set forth in the test plan.

MAJOR DUTIES: Description of the major duties performed in this job.

Position may be responsible for:

Assembly of test rigs based on layout drawings and setup instructions. This includes:

• Mechanical assembly using hand tools and battery/air impact wrenches
• Use of overhead cranes
• Connecting hydraulic plumbing
• Connecting electrical control cables
• Document any changes to the setup procedure and layout drawings for continuous improvement.

Monitor and adjust test controls as necessary to keep the tests running efficiently.

Perform test specimen inspections and make repairs as required by the defined test parameters.

Document all test related incidents and activities using a web-based application.

Contact the appropriate client personnel as required to prevent safety issues, environmental issues, and failures to test equipment or specimens and perform emergency shutoff procedures if necessary.

Perform routine lab maintenance and cleaning. Including, but not limited to, mopping, vacuuming, organizing, and putting away tools/equipment in the lab.

Pick up parts from the Client Parts Distribution Center and perform various other errands.

PREFERRED BACKGROUND:

• Experience working on machinery (tear down and repair), mechanic/mechanical background
• Knowledge of Windows file/folder structure and how to copy/move/rename files
• Good computer skills with Microsoft Office
• Ability to read dimensioned part drawings and test layout drawings
• Ability to work independently
• Experience with servo-hydraulic or hydraulic systems preferred, but not necessary

This is an entry level technician role. They are willing to train. Anyone with some technical/mechanical aptitude would be nice.

Notes:

This is a 3rd shift position working 10:00 pm to 6:30 am (Sunday through Friday morning)

VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status