ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN IV-JD3

McLaughlin Research Corp.; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaughlin Research Corp. is seeking an Engineering Technician IV to work full-time in Newport, RI. In this role, you'll perform a variety of engineering tasks that include constructing components, conducting experiments, and compiling engineering data. Ideal candidates should have an Associate Degree and be able to adapt procedures based on project needs.

This position offers a chance to develop your engineering skills while contributing to innovative projects in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to troubleshoot and correct malfunctions.
• Experience in conducting tests or experiments.
• Skills in extracting and compiling engineering data.

Responsibilities

• Construct components or subunits and troubleshoot issues.
• Conduct tests and manage data effectively.
• Assist in design modifications based on compiled data.

Education

Associate Degree

Job description

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ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN IV-JD3

Location: Newport, RI 02840 US (Primary)

Job Type: Full-Time

Education: Associate Degree

Clearance Level: Secret

The Engineering Technician IV performs assignments that are not completely standardized or prescribed, selects or adapts standard procedures or equipment, using fully applicable precedents, receives initial instructions, equipment requirements, and advice from supervisor or engineer as needed, performs recurring work independently. Work is reviewed for technical adequacy or conformity with instructions. This technician performs at this level one or a combination of such typical duties as:

• Constructing components, subunits, or simple models or adapts standard equipment; may troubleshoot and correct malfunctions;
• Following specific layout and scientific diagrams to construct and package simple devices and subunits of equipment.
• Conducting various tests or experiments which may require minor modifications in test setups or procedures as well as subjective judgments in measurement, selecting, preparing, and operating standard test equipment and records test data;
• Extracting and compiling a variety of engineering data from field notes, manuals, lab reports, etc., processing data, identifying errors or inconsistencies, selecting methods of data presentation.
• Assisting in design modification by compiling data related to design, specifications, and materials that are pertinent to specific items of equipment or component parts; developing information concerning previous operational failures and modifications and using judgment and initiative to recognize inconsistencies or gaps in data and seek sources to clarify information.

Job Requirements

McLaughlin Research Corporation is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer. It is our policy to recruit, hire, promote, and train for all positions without regard to age, race, creed, religion, national origin, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, pregnancy, minorities, genetic information, status as a person with a disability, amnesty or status as a protected veteran, and to base all such decisions upon the individual's qualifications and ability to perform the work assigned, consistent with contractual requirements and all federal, state and local laws.

Applicants and employees are protected under Federal law from discrimination.