Engineering Technician I, Vibration Testing

Marotta Controls; Parsippany-Troy Hills (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive compensation

Medical, prescription, dental, vision,

Life and disability insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition assistance

Paid vacation

Sick and personal days

Paid holidays

Flexible scheduling: compressed workwe

Job summary

Marotta Controls in Parsippany, NJ is seeking an Engineering Technician I, Vibration Testing to support vibration and thermal tests in a fast-paced lab environment. You will assist in setup, testing, troubleshooting, documenting results, and designing fixtures while collaborating with engineers.

The role requires hands-on testing experience, ability to read drawings, and strong attention to detail. Overtime and training opportunities accompany a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Mechanical aptitude; able to read technical drawings.
• Technical understanding of mechanical vibrations or heat transfer.
• Detail-oriented; able to work in a fast-paced environment and follow procedures.
• Effective verbal/written communication with all levels.
• Computer literate with MS Office and basic PC skills.
• US citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Operate an Electrodynamic Vibration and/or Thermal system to test product performance and dynamic response.
• Program test software and ensure quality per written requirements.
• Design and integrate new test fixtures or test equipment.
• Read and interpret procedures, schematics/technical drawings, and verify tooling geometries.
• Document all testing performed and communicate results.
• Set up and use electronic instruments and fragile transducers.
• Assist with testing equipment maintenance and/or repair.
• Identify causes for test failures and document root causes.
• Notify quality department of failures and support corrective actions.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Read technical drawings

Vibration/heat transfer knowledge

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

MS Office

Procedural compliance

U.S. Citizenship

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Engineering Technician I, Vibration Testing

Job Id: 2094-8454-27-NB

Location: Parsippany, NJ

# of Openings: 1

Position Profile

As an Engineering Technician, you will bring technical understanding to a lab-based environment. You will assist in setting up, testing, troubleshooting, and documenting vibration and thermal tests on various Marotta products. You also will work with the engineering team to design fixturing, integrate new programs, and communicate test results, and provide feedback on testing procedures. Environmental testing is a critical step for verifying proper workmanship and assembly of Marotta products, as well as to document test results for better engineering understanding. Testing will be performed in a fast-paced lab environment that interfaces with a wide variety of Marotta products.

As a part of Marotta's mechanical testing team, you will interface with A&T Technicians, as well as the Engineering team to perform acceptance testing on various production level components. Working alongside Sr. Technicians and Engineers, you will engage in onsite training for operating test equipment and contribute to improvement initiatives as part of the growing company.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and the ability to understand and work with technical drawings.
• Technical understanding of mechanical vibrations or heat transfer.
• Detail-oriented, with ability to work in a fast-paced environment and follow procedures.
• Ability to maintain focus testing reoccurring products.
• Effective verbal/written communication skills required for interacting with all levels of personnel within the organization.
• Computer literate, with MS Office experience and basic PC skills
• Must be a US Citizen

Essential or Primary / Key Responsibilities

• Primary duty is to operate an Electrodynamic Vibration and/or Thermal system to test the manufacture quality and overall dynamic response of valves, power electronics, and control actuation systems.
• Program test software and ensure quality of test based on written requirements.
• Design and integration of new test fixtures or test equipment.
• Understand dynamic concepts to help identify product behavior.
• Critical thinking and understanding of troubleshooting steps to analyze dynamic behavior and modify test setup to adjust accordingly.
• Read, interpret documents (i.e. procedures, schematics/technical drawings, etc.) and use necessary measuring devices/equipment to confirm tooling/fixturing geometries and dimensions, as directed.
• Complete work as directed, in compliance with technical specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Documentation of all testing performed.
• Set up and use electronic instruments and fragile transducers.
• Setup and operate standard hand tools required for assembly.
• Assist with testing equipment maintenance and/or repair.
• Identify causes for test failures and document root causes.
• Responsible for notifying the quality department of any test failures and participating in corrective action resolution.
• Document and support Lean ideas to improve the efficiencies of the company.
• Maintain all hand tools in clean working condition.
• Notify supervisor of any equipment that requires repair.
• Identify any routings discrepancy and notify supervisor so changes can be made, if necessary.
• Perform other job duties as requested, directed or assigned.

Additional Duties / Responsibilities

• Abide by all safety, quality, maintenance, and company policies/procedures to ensure compliance to all regulatory and internal system requirements.
• Actively participate in team meetings, improvement initiatives/programs, etc. and support actions to drive company initiatives/goals.
• Take proactive role in the completion of position relevant training and the development of skills essential to success within the profession.
• Contribute to a positive and cooperative work environment through effective communication at all levels internal and external to the organization.
• Consistently demonstrate commitment to company values.
• Keep management informed of area activities and of any significant problems.
• Assume responsibility for related duties as required or assigned.
• Ensure that work area is clean, secure, and well maintained.
• Complete special projects and miscellaneous assignments as required.

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to conditions typical of a manufacturing/machine shop environment, including, but not limited to: fluids, fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, noise and vibration.
• This position entails constant exposure to white noise.
• This job interacts both in a professional office environment and a manufacturing/machine shop environment. This role uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines, as well as environments inclusive of the appropriate eye, hearing and foot protection (as required).
• Temperature of work environment may be affected by outside/external temperatures, machining processes, etc.
• This is a full-time position. Overtime and weekend work may be required, as job duties demand.
• Some travel may be required for this position (5-10%).

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
• The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, and to use hands to finger, handle or feel.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• The employee is regularly required to stand at length, sit, walk, stoop, bend, turn, balance, and/or crouch, and move about the facility.
• The employee may be required to lift, push, pull and/or move items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Pay Range

Pay Range: $26.00 - $32.00 per hour

This position is at our Parsippany, NJ office location.

Pay Range: $26 - $32 per hour

Benefits

• Incentive compensation
• Medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Tuition assistance
• Paid vacation
• Sick and personal days
• Paid holidays
• Flexible scheduling options such as compressed workweeks

Many of our contracts require proof that you are a U.S. citizen and/or that an export license has been obtained for employees who are citizens of certain countries. Your employment, both initially and continually thereafter, is conditioned on production of such proof of citizenship and/or any export license that may be required to comply with any and all applicable laws, regulations, or executive orders, or required by Federal, State, or local government contracts.

At Marotta Controls, we are committed to a fair, performance-driven compensation approach that promotes consistency across all levels of our organization. We ensure that pay decisions are free from bias, based on objective criteria, and are regularly reviewed. Your level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, experience, and internal consistency. Additionally, we offer a highly competitive compensation package for this opportunity, including incentive compensation and a comprehensive suite of premium benefits. These include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, tuition assistance, paid vacation, sick and personal days, paid holidays, and flexible scheduling options such as compressed workweeks. We value and reward employee achievements and host multiple engagement events each quarter to foster a strong, supportive workplace culture.

VETERANS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY