R&D Engineering Technician: Hands-on Testing & Data

Chromalox; Cary (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Chromalox is seeking an Engineering Technician to support Engineering Product Development and R&D through hands-on testing, setup, and data collection. You will document results and assist with drawings and drawings-related data in a collaborative team.

Responsibilities include lab maintenance, reporting, and contributing to process improvements, with a focus on electrical and thermal testing and accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of hands-on technical experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• SolidWorks and DraftSight experience is a plus.
• LabVIEW and Arduino programming knowledge a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Experience performing electrical and thermal testing and writing reports.
• Ability to present information to colleagues at all levels.
• Degree in Mechanical, Applied Engr., or Manufacturing disciplines.
• Lean Mfg. or Six Sigma certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support R&D activities with hands-on testing, lab work, experiment preparation, data collection, and test documentation.
• Set up and execute testing of experiments for product development and R&D, including metallurgical prep and examination, density testing, FLIR thermography, life cycle testing, and general heater testing.
• Maintain the lab and equipment, including ordering supplies and keeping area clean.
• Create SolidWorks / DraftSight drawings and ERP entries in support of product development and R&D.
• Perform sourcing searches to procure required equipment, materials and services; process purchase requests as required.
• Create test reports to document all test findings.
• Contribute to additional efforts as requested and support continuous improvement.
• Stay abreast of current manufacturing processes and technologies.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.

Skills

Hands-on experience

Analytical skills

Written and verbal communication

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Mechanical / Manufacturing degree

Lean Six Sigma certification

Tools

SolidWorks

DraftSight

LabVIEW

Arduino

Job description

Chromalox is seeking an Engineering Technician to support Engineering Product Development and R&D through hands-on testing, setup, and data collection. You will document results and assist with drawings and drawings-related data in a collaborative team.

Responsibilities include lab maintenance, reporting, and contributing to process improvements, with a focus on electrical and thermal testing and accurate documentation.