Engineering Technician High Power Lab

Mersen; Newburyport (MA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 44,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Open company culture

Shared values and ethics

Empowering work environment

Training support

Job summary

Mersen is a global expert in electrical specialties and advanced materials with a broad footprint serving wind power, solar, EVs and more. We seek an Engineering Technician for our High Power Test Lab to conduct critical testing for outside customers and support engineering and marketing teams.

You will maintain lab equipment, ensure ISO 9001 and ISO/IEC 17025 compliance, and cross-train staff. Strong electrical engineering knowledge and data acquisition experience are essential for success in

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience.
• Knowledge of Windows, Excel, and Word for lab data and reporting.
• Understanding of Transformer Theory, Solid State Components and Electromagnetic Fields.
• Ability to troubleshoot Control Systems down to component level.
• Experience with Data Acquisition Systems and lab instrumentation.
• Effective communication with internal engineers and customers.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high fault current, surge, time-current and cycling testing per specifications.
• Maintain Power Generation lab equipment and test apparatus.
• Ensure lab procedures comply with ISO 9001 and ISO/IEC 17025 certifications.
• Cross-train lab personnel on procedures and equipment.
• Maintain knowledge of listing services standards.
• Evaluate test data and performance to support design engineers.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Data acquisition systems

Control systems

Transformer theory

Electromagnetic fields

Solid state components

Communication with engineers and users

Education

Associates degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Windows

Excel

Word

Job description

Mersen is a global expert in electrical specialties and advanced materials for high-tech industries.

Present in 33 countries with 50 industrial sites and 18 R&D centres, Mersen develops custom solutions and supplies key products to meet the new technological challenges that will shape tomorrow's world.

For more than 130 years, Mersen has been constantly innovating to support and satisfy its customers' needs with the same high standards.

Be it in wind power, solar power, electronics, electric vehicles, aeronautics, space or countless other sectors, wherever technology is progressing, you will always find a bit of Mersen.

Why Join Us?

At Mersen, we will welcome you from the start. Your colleagues and supervisor will ensure that you quickly integrate into the team, feel comfortable, receive relevant knowledge and can quickly identify with the company.

Moreover, we offer you:

• An open company culture: a collegial team spirit
• Shared values and ethics
• An empowering work environment, focused on excellence and innovation
• Support with training

Mission

In the role of Engineering Technician for our High Power Test Lab you will conduct testing for outside customers and support our Engineering and Marketing teams.

Main Accountabilities

• Conduct high fault current, surge testing, time current and cycling testing in accordance with test standard specifications
• Maintain all of the Labs’ Power Generation and associated Test Equipment
• Assure the Lab procedures comply with ISO 9001 and ISO/IEC 17025 functions to maintain certification
• Cross train lab personnel and associates on all procedures associated with the Labs
• Maintain a high degree of working knowledge of listing services standards
• Evaluate Test Data and Test Performances to support Design Engineers’ theories
• Recommend upgrades and justify reasons for Safety, Power Generation and Data Acquisition upgrades
• Assist on Team Projects as required
• Keep the lab and equipment cleanMust be willing to work overtime

Required Skills

• Associates Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience
• Working experience with PC operating platforms (Windows, Excel, and Word)
• General knowledge of Transformer Theory, Solid State Components and Electromagnetic Fields
• Ability to understand and troubleshoot Control Systems to the Component Level
• Knowledge of Data Acquisition Systems
• Must be capable of communicating with internal engineers and customers

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. The job titles do not mean the male variant but stand for the gender-neutral designation of the profession according to wikipedia. People are welcome regardless of gender, origin, sexual orientation, and religion.

The expected wage for this position is between $25 and $32 per hour and will be eligible for incentive pay. This range represents a good faith estimate for the position and actual compensation will be based on numerous factors including knowledge, location, skills, training and experience. Mersen will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position at this time.