Engineering Technician

MKS Instruments; Noordwes; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Test and Calibration Technician in their ISO 17025 certified Photovoltaic Laboratory. You will perform tests and calibrations, assist in method development, and ensure the laboratory's operational efficiency. This role requires attention to detail and a background in physics or engineering.

Qualifications

• One or more years of relevant experience preferred.
• Knowledge of test, measurement, data analysis, and report generation procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform tests and calibrations of photovoltaic cells and related equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the laboratory.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Data Analysis

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in physics, Engineering, or related field

Tools

NI LabView

Calibration Software

Job description

A Day in Your Life at MKS:

We have an excellent opportunity for someone to join the Services Team at Newport Corporation (Newport Corporation is a brand within the MKS Instruments Photonics Solutions division) as a Test and Calibration Technician in our ISO 17025 certified Photovoltaic Laboratory (PV Lab). This role will be on-site at our North Logan, Utah facility.

The PV Lab Test and Calibration technician performs tests and calibrations of photovoltaic cells and related equipment, as scheduled by the Calibration Supervisor and Customer Service Representatives, by following procedures and work instructions controlled within the laboratory management system. This role reports to the Calibration Supervisor in the Operations organization and works closely alongside Quality and Engineering teams.

You Will Make an Impact By:

The Test and Calibration Technician is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, organization, and operation of the laboratory. They are expected to assist in performing tests related to method modification, as well as new method and software development and validation. They respond to customer queries for technical support and data validation. They also submit ideas for improvements in the quality system and/or the measurement and calibration procedures.

Skills that You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in physics, Engineering, or related field, or upcoming graduate.
• One or more years of relevant experience preferred.
• Knowledge of test, measurement, data analysis, and report generation procedures.
• Ability to work with a high attention to detail.
• Process and process improvement experience preferred.
• Advanced troubleshooting skills preferred.
• Willingness and ability to participate in Management Reviews, internal/external audit proceedings, proficiency tests, and inter-laboratory comparisons.

Preferred Experience:

• Familiarity with NI LabView development environment.
• Competency with calibration software.
• Prior laboratory operations experience (experience with optical or opto-electrical systems is a plus)
• Inspection and Preventative Maintenance of laboratory instrumentation and equipment.
• Relevant industry certification(s) or ability to obtain.

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