Mechanical Engineering Technician - OCU - Technical - 3x12 AM

PowerToFly; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Columbus is seeking a knowledgeable technician to join their Emissions Measurement Laboratory. This role involves conducting performance and reliability testing, configuring data acquisition systems, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. The ideal candidate will have a background in technical training, problem-solving skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with teams. The position requires an understanding of tools and techniques for engine testing and a commitment to ongoing education and training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associates or Bachelors degree in a related field needed.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to perform data acquisition and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Conduct performance and reliability testing on engines and components.
• Configure and operate data acquisition systems.
• Analyze and report test data.
• Train apprentices and technicians.

Skills

Health and Safety Fundamentals

Problem Solving

Effective Communication

Data Acquisition

Test Setup and Configuration

Education

High school diploma, GED or equivalent

Associates degree in a related field

Bachelors degree in a related field

Tools

Calterm

Asset

Cyflex

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

DESCRIPTION

Job Summary:

Conducts performance and reliability testing on engines, components, systems, and controls.

Key Responsibilities

Conducts performance and reliability testing on multiple and single cylinder engines, components, systems, and controls; performs diagnosis of engines,

components, systems, controls, and test cell problems and initiates appropriate resolutions.

Configures and operates data acquisition systems; analyzes and reviews data for appropriateness; writes computer programs to assist in analysis and data

interpretation; configures engine test programs; interprets results; makes necessary adjustments; documents, defines data collected, and maintains electronic

files.

Performs rig, engine and component builds, tear down, and inspections.

Grades and measures components.

Creates sketches for machining and fabricates necessary piping, tubing, and brackets from prints and drawings.

Installs engines and instrumentation of engines and components in test cells, test rigs.

Uses common tools such as Calterm, Asset, Cyflex, etc.

Designs, documents, and executes test plans; provides input during the creation of test plans; prepares test reports to include findings, conclusions and

recommendations.

Understands and applies appropriate company and department rules and guidelines to work.

Works with and trains apprentices and technicians.

Interfaces with customers, suppliers, engineers, and other functions.

Coordinates programs including planning, scheduling, ordering, and tracking.

Participates in the maintenance of quality procedures.

Leads and participate in improvement projects.

Develops and gives presentations to customers and suppliers.

Knows and complies with all safety policies and procedures.

Demonstrates confidentiality as required.

Participates in self- and team-audits and associated corrective action.

Performs other miscellaneous duties, as required, to get the job done.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Competencies:

Health and Safety Fundamentals - Champions and models proactive health and safety behaviors by identifying, reporting and participating in actions to improve health and safety in order to build an interdependent culture and contribute to an injury-free workplace.

Action oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.

Communicates effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

Manages complexity - Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.

Decision quality - Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.

Drives results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.

Data Acquisition - Prepares samples, verifies equipment calibration and performs tests according to an approved standard procedure or work instruction in a manner which ensures, and results in, data that can be trusted and delivered to the engineer or customer.

Data Reporting - Prepares documentation in a manner which clearly organizes and presents testing methods, instrument settings, the data and analysis to allow the engineer and customer to understand the results and form accurate conclusions and recommendations.

Product Function Test System Design - Interprets test equipment specifications from test standards or lab customer requirements; selects and integrates appropriate equipment, instrumentation and software to control boundary conditions and collect measurement data; assesses capability of the lab equipment against the requirements and support infrastructure.

Test Setup and Configuration - Interprets test plan to determine optimal location and orientation within a test space in accordance with local safety and environmental requirements and fabricates required system with appropriate materials.

Test Article Build - Assembles test articles according to test requirements, including all necessary installation or accommodations for instrumentation, in a manner that allows the test articles to successfully undergo product functional test.

Preventative and Predictive Maintenance - Interprets machine and tool maintenance records and data to develop and execute preventative and predictive management strategies to drive continuous improvement within the manufacturing process.

Data Quality - Identifies, understands and corrects flaws in data that supports effective information governance across operational business processes and decision making.

Problem Solving - Solves problems and may mentor others on effective problem solving by using a systematic analysis process by leveraging industry standard methodologies to create problem traceability and protect the customer; determines the assignable cause; implements robust, data-based solutions; identifies the systemic root causes and ensures actions to prevent problem reoccurrence are implemented.

Values differences - Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

Education, Licenses, Certifications

High school diploma, GED or equivalent required with Department of Labor Certification OR

Associates degree from an accredited program in a related field and at least two years of relevant experience OR

Bachelors degree in a related field.

Must pass all related testing.

Experience

Department of Labor Certification OR four year experience/education requirement accomplished through either Bachelors degree in related field OR associates degree in related field and at least two years of relevant experience.

QUALIFICATIONS

• This position is for the Emissions Measurement Laboratory
• Technicians will be required to do all mandatory training to remain compliant in their roles (HSE, CLC courses, bottle training, LOTO, etc.)
• Technicians will be required to communicate with internal customers via email and collaboration applications (i.e. MS Teams).
• Technicians will be expected to obtain forklift license
• Technicians will be expected to be familiar with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Technicians will be expected to fulfill daily functional requirements via 5S methodology.
• Technicians will be expected to learn necessary fabrication skills and diagnostic skills.
• Technicians will be expected to review their time sheet every week.