Master Engineering Technician

A. O. Smith; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A. O. Smith is seeking a master-level technician to join their research and development team in Milwaukee. This role involves designing test setups, conducting experiments, and analyzing data within a collaborative environment, contributing to innovative water technologies. Applicants should possess an engineering degree or equivalent experience with lab equipment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Comprehensive benefits including medical and dental insurance

Retirement savings plan

Tuition assistance

Qualifications

• 7+ years of related work experience preferred.
• Experience with electrical and mechanical systems in research.
• Ability to analyze problems and implement solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop test setups for lab experiments.
• Conduct laboratory experiments and analyze results.
• Collaborate with research teams to meet project requirements.

Skills

LabVIEW programming

Troubleshooting skills

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Associate Degree in Engineering or a Related Field

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Function generators

Multimeters

Soldering stations

Job description

Company / Location Information

A. O. Smith is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of water heating and water treatment technologies. We are a $3.8 billion Fortune 1000 company listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) with a 150-year history and 12,000 employees globally who pride themselves on providing the world with innovative water technology solutions. We are committed to Continuous Improvement, not just in our factories and processes, but also in our people.

The Corporate Technology Center (CTC) is the innovation nucleus of the organization. The CTC is charged with discovering, innovating, and developing the next big breakthroughs for A. O. Smith led by a talented and knowledgeable ensemble of MS and PhD research scientists and engineers, supported by a highly experienced team of technicians with backgrounds in hardware, software, mechanical, and laboratory skills. Our brand-new research facility located in the north-west corner of Milwaukee, Wisconsin consists of state-of-the-art laboratories, collaborative workspaces, and a friendly environment to empower our team to push technology limits.

Primary Function

As a master-level technician working with electromechanical systems, you will be responsible for supporting A. O. Smith’s research and development activities by scoping requirements, designing and building electronic test setups for laboratory experiments, conducting experiments, collecting and analyzing test data, and troubleshooting systems and testing results.

Responsibilities

• Test Setup Design – work with senior research engineers to scope, develop, and build custom test setups for lab experiments including test hardware (e.g., National Instruments, Raspberry Pi, or custom PCBs), test software (e.g., embedded controls and LabView), wire harnessing, and data acquisition systems.
• Lab Experiments – independently or under the guidance of senior engineers, perform laboratory experiments supporting A. O. Smith water heating and treating research projects.
• Data Analysis – analyze experimental data to identify trends and collaborate with research team to draw meaningful conclusions from the test results.
• Debugging – troubleshoot and resolve issues that arise during custom test equipment development and lab experimentation.
• Collaboration – work in a cross-functional team environment including a variety of lab technicians and experienced researchers to deliver research test equipment needs.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Engineering or a Related Field with 7+ years of related work experience preferred. In lieu of a degree, candidates with 10+ years of related work experience and a High School Diploma or GED will be considered.
• Capable of building and maintaining complex control and data acquisition systems utilizing LabVIEW programming software.
• Experience with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, function generators, multimeters, and soldering stations.
• Experience working with electrical and mechanical systems used for testing in a research-based organization.
• Ability to act with limited supervision on initial unit setup, applying and troubleshooting.
• Ability to analyze problems, present solutions, and implement decisions.
• Easily recognizes when parameters are wrong, indicating that a unit is not functioning properly.
• Understanding of what data needs to be collected, how to collect it, and proper logging methods. Knowledge of what the data means for the performance of the unit under test.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Education

• Associate Degree in Engineering or a Related Field or a High School Diploma or GED.

We Offer

Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits plans including medical and dental insurance, company-sponsored life insurance, retirement savings plan, short- and long-term disability programs, and tuition assistance.

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ADA Statement & EEO Statement

We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status. We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.