Engineering Technician: Prototyping & SolidWorks Testing

Viking Group, Inc.; Caledonia (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Viking Group, Inc. is seeking aMechanical Engineering Support role to assist in design and development for the Viking portfolio.

You will provide SolidWorks design support, develop and execute test plans, and assist in prototype procurement and assembly within a collaborative Project Engineering team. The role requires interpreting GD&T and CAD drawings, designing test samples, conducting various tests to UL, FM, ISO standards, and reporting data.

Qualifications

• SolidWorks design support and CAD interpretation
• Experience developing and leading test plans and execution
• Ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams and engineers

Responsibilities

• Analyzes and conducts development projects assigned by the supervisor.
• Understands and interprets GD&T and CAD drawings.
• Designs test samples or prototypes using SolidWorks 3D CAD.
• Designs and conducts engineering studies; organizes and presents data.
• Assists Project Engineers with prototype procurement.
• Conducts testing to various industry standards (UL, FM, LPCB, VdS, ISO, etc.).
• Develops measurement methods from blueprints and drawings.
• Inspects products to establish tolerance requirements.
• Uses Jira Lab scheduling software to manage lab work and data.
• Communicates effectively with Viking Engineers and cross-functional team.
• Conducts specialized tests on models, samples and prototypes.
• Assembles prototypes and models from drawings or instructions.
• Maintains confidentiality on development projects and tests.
• Recommends changes to procedures, functions, products and tests.
• Adapts test equipment and fixtures for new situations.
• Performs other duties and promotes safe work practices.
• Monitors area housekeeping and sample identification.

Skills

GD&T

CAD drawings

Test planning

Cross-functional communication

Tools

SolidWorks

Jira Lab scheduling software

Job description

Viking Group, Inc. is seeking aMechanical Engineering Support role to assist in design and development for the Viking portfolio.

You will provide SolidWorks design support, develop and execute test plans, and assist in prototype procurement and assembly within a collaborative Project Engineering team. The role requires interpreting GD&T and CAD drawings, designing test samples, conducting various tests to UL, FM, ISO standards, and reporting data.