Hydraulic Test Lab Specialist & CAD Drafter

Parker Hannifin; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive program

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) with company matching

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Parker Hannifin’s Hydraulic & Aerospace Filtration Division (HAFD) is seeking a skilled Engineering Technician to join our test lab in Greensboro, NC. You will evaluate products by conducting performance and environmental tests, perform 3D CAD drawing work, and process ECOs/ECNs under Design Engineering guidance.

Requirements include 3+ years in a manufacturing environment, knowledge of hydraulic systems, SolidWorks proficiency, and experience with Excel.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and familiarity with hydraulic systems at the technician level with high mechanical aptitude and hands on ability. Knowledge of various hydraulic gages such as pressure transducers and flow meters is required.
• Knowledge of hydraulic concepts such as pressure, flow, viscosity, relief valve function, pump basics, etc. SolidWorks 3D CAD model, assembly, and drawing proficiency.
• Knowledge of mechanical drafting standards such as ASME Y14.5.
• Microsoft Excel and Word proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and conducts performance, environmental, and operational tests including multi-pass filtration, cold start, flow fatigue, pressure drop, dirt holding capacity, collapse pressure, burst pressure, impulse, bubble point, tensile, etc. in accordance with established ISO, Military, and SAE test standards for the purposes of Production Acceptance Testing and Engineering Development/Validation/Qualification Testing.
• Performs analysis on test data (primarily using Excel).
• Generates test procedures and test reports complete with data analysis and conclusions.
• Maintains lab equipment including filter and equipment replacement, preventative maintenance, and coordination of gage and equipment Calibration/Validation services.
• Maintains a safe, clean, stocked, and orderly lab.
• Creates/Changes final assembly, sub-assembly, and component drawings utilizing 3D CAD (primarily SolidWorks) as directed by Design Engineering.
• Creates/Changes test and material specifications per Design Engineering.
• Creates and processes Engineering Change Orders (ECO) and Engineering Change Notifications/Proposals (ECNs/ECPs) per Design Engineering.

Skills

Hydraulic systems

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Hands-on ability

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

SolidWorks

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

ASME Y14.5 knowledge

Job description

Parker Hannifin’s Hydraulic & Aerospace Filtration Division (HAFD) is seeking a skilled Engineering Technician to join our test lab in Greensboro, NC. You will evaluate products by conducting performance and environmental tests, perform 3D CAD drawing work, and process ECOs/ECNs under Design Engineering guidance.

Requirements include 3+ years in a manufacturing environment, knowledge of hydraulic systems, SolidWorks proficiency, and experience with Excel.