Engineering Technician I

Spectraforce Technologies, Inc.; Round Lake (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectraforce Technologies, Inc. seeks an Engineering Technician I to perform electrical, mechanical, and environmental testing of electro-mechanical medical devices. You will handle test stands, set-up, and monitor testing activities in a Round Lake, IL facility.

The role requires hands-on instrumentation, data acquisition, and the ability to interpret engineering drawings. 1st shift, onsite only, 12-month assignment with 8 AM–5 PM schedule.

Qualifications

• Technical knowledge based on testing, lab or related experience (minimum 6 years).
• Understanding of electromechanical systems and ability to recognize abnormalities.
• Hands-on instrumentation and data acquisition experience.
• Proficient in Word, Excel and Outlook; strong documentation skills.
• Background with measurement test equipment.
• Working knowledge of pneumatics.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and schematics.
• Knowledge of PLC, Ladder Logic, and Micro-controllers is a plus.
• AA Degree preferred; High School diploma required.

Responsibilities

• Test products in Reliability Test Lab according to requirements.
• Follow safety procedures and document test data and results.
• Provide accurate and timely test reports and communicate results to engineers.
• Perform teardown testing and test-to-failure activities as part of development.
• Verify and validate changes; test competitive products as part of development.
• Collaborate on product failure analysis and suggest design improvements.
• Set up testing equipment including environmental chambers and meters.
• Design and document testing configurations and create test reports.

Skills

Testing experience

Data acquisition

Reading schematics

Pneumatics

Instrumentation

Electrical testing

Measuring systems understanding

Environment testing

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

AA Degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Measurement test equipment

PLC

Ladder Logic

Micro-controllers

Job description

Position Title: Engineering Technician I

Work Location: Round Lake, IL 60073

Assignment Duration: 12 months

Work Schedule: 1st Shift - Monday to Friday - 8AM to 5PM

Work Arrangement: Onsite only

Position Summary: This position is primarily responsible for the electrical, mechanical, and environmental testing and evaluation of new and existing Electromechanical medical devices. Will be required to handle test stands, set-up, perform and monitor testing activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Testing products in the Reliability Test Lab to test requirements specified by Product and Reliability Engineering.
• Taking direction from the Reliability Test Manager, Lab Supervisor and Test Engineers on safe working procedures, use of equipment, recording of test data, and monitoring of results.
• Performing all tests as directed by the Reliability Test Manager, Lab Supervisor and Test Engineers. Providing accurate and timely documented results. Communicating test results to appropriate engineering personnel.
• Performing teardown "destructive testing" or "test to failure" activities as part of the product development process.
• Verifying and validating proposed and/or implemented changes to existing products. Performing specified tests of competitive products as part of the new product development process.
• Participating with product failure analysis collaboratively with project engineers, including the suggestion of product design improvements based on observation and test results.
• Setting up a variety of electrical, mechanical and/or electronic equipment to include environmental chambers, Life Test equipment, Product Specific test equipment, Mechanical gauges and Electrical/Electronic meters.
• Designing and documenting testing configurations and setup. Creating test reports that document test results.

Qualification & Experience:

• Technical knowledge must be based on at least 6 years of testing, lab or related experience
• Understanding of electromechanical systems and ability to recognize mechanical, electrical or system abnormalities
• Hands-on instrumentation and data acquisition experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook and have verbal, writing and organizational skills to maintain all records and provide data to project engineers, managers and support problem resolution
• Background with measurement test equipment
• Working knowledge of pneumatics
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and schematics
• Working knowledge of mechanical gauging and instruments to include micrometers, calipers, force gages, dial indicators and hardness testers is necessary
• Experience testing to verify compliance with environmental requirements (shock, vibration, thermal, humidity, electromagnetic, etc.) is a plus
• Knowledge of PLC, Ladder Logic, and Micro-controllers is a plus
• Education & Experience: High School diploma or equivalent, AA Degree is strongly preferred
• 1-2 yrs of mechanical or electrical experience is strongly preferred, or engineering grads with some intern experience
• Basic computer skills

Working Conditions & Physical Demands (If Applicable):

• Must be able to lift 10 lbs.