Test Equipment Technician

Managed Staffing; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Managed Staffing, Inc. is seeking a Test Equipment Technician to maintain and repair production test equipment, including vibration systems and environmental test chambers. You will design modifications, perform tests, collect data, and generate reports in a safety-conscious role

The role requires familiarity with electrical and mechanical systems and compliance with DOT/FAA safety requirements. Training will be provided and a 50-mile radius around Grand Rapids, MI is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in a technical field with 1 year experience OR high school diploma with 3 years experience in a technical field.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution.
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position.

Responsibilities

• Maintain production and laboratory test equipment including vibration system and environment test chambers.
• Conduct development and qualification tests in accordance with Engineering test requests, drawings, blueprints and procedures.
• Analyze and troubleshoot test equipment problems.
• Design and build basic test setups.
• Collect, analyze and record test data in order to prepare test reports.
• Conduct verification of test equipment.
• Perform basic troubleshooting and repair of test equipment.
• Carry out ESWP (Electrical Safe Work Practices) and LOTO (Lockout Tagout) in daily tasks.
• Training will be provided.
• Comply with Client Safety Standards and objectives.
• Maintain complete and accurate records in databases and internal systems.
• Labor reporting as required.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Test Equipment

Electrical Systems

Education

Associates Degree in a technical field

High School diploma or GED + 3 years experience in technical field

Tools

LabVIEW

Job description

Position Overview

The Test Equipment Technician is responsible of maintaining and repairing production test equipment, including designing modifications, functional tests, vibration systems, and environmental test chambers. Tasks require knowledge and experience maintaining and repairing equipment and systems which interact with electrical and mechanical components. This position is classified as a safety sensitive role under applicable U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations. As a condition of employment, candidates must successfully complete a DOT required pre employment drug test. Individuals hired into this role remain subject to ongoing drug and\/or alcohol testing, including random testing, in accordance with federal regulations. Client maintains a drug and alcohol free workplace and expects all applicants to understand and comply with these requirements.

In this function you will

• Maintain production and laboratory test equipment including vibration system and environment test chambers.
• Conduct development and qualification tests in accordance with Engineering test requests, drawings, blueprints and procedures.
• Analyze and troubleshooting test equipment problems.
• Design and build basic test setups.
• Collect, analyze and record test data in order to prepare test reports.
• Conduct verification of test equipment.
• Conduct basic troubleshooting and repair of test equipment.
• Carry out ESWP (Electrical Safe Work Practices) and LOTO (Lockout Tagout) in daily tasks.
• Training will be provided.

Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–2:30 PM

Other tasks

• Comply with Client Safety Standards and objectives.
• Maintain complete and accurate records in databases and internal systems.
• Labor reporting as required.

Qualifications - External Required (Basic) Qualifications

• Associates Degree in a technical field (technology\/engineering) with one (1) years' experience in a technical field OR High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution and three years (3) experience in a technical field.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution.
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position.

Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Grand Rapids, MI will be considered. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

ITAR Requirements

This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee. Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of LabVIEW.

Position Criteria

• Ability to read, understand and follow product specifications, drawings, and work orders in English.
• Knowledge of industry specific tests and testing equipment and troubleshooting test failures.
• Knowledge of dynamic electro-mechanical systems and mechanical power train devices, electronics and basics of programming.
• Effective use of tact and persuasion in dealing with personnel involved with manufacturing processes.
• Position includes standing, bending, twisting and the capability to lift / move up to 40lbs.