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Emerson · 4 hours ago

Test Technician

Rockford, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$50K/yr - $75K/yr

2+ years exp

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software, and they are seeking a Test Technician to conduct tests and evaluations of new and existing products. The role involves maintaining a clean lab environment, collaborating with engineering teams, and ensuring quality data through proper equipment calibration and adherence to lab procedures.

ElectronicsIndustrial AutomationInternet of ThingsLightingManufacturingSoftware

No H1B

Responsibilities

Lab Safety, proper use of PPE, leading 5S+S and other waste elimination activities

Read and interpret engineering drawings, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and bills of material

Create test requests, test reports and work with PLC workflow processes for test management purposes

Prepare test samples, including installing measuring equipment such as thermocouples, strain gauges, etc

Preparing data acquisition equipment to record mechanical data (e.g. torque, speed, strain, force) and electrical data (e.g. voltage, current, frequency)

Prepare test equipment to conduct functional, operational, environmental, and life tests (e.g. dynamometers, PLC controllers, tensile testers, packaging testers)

Troubleshoot and repair test equipment, replace defective mechanical or electrical components

Analyze test results and make recommendations for improvement

Assist with product certification testing and equipment calibrations

Develop and design new test equipment and procedures

Qualification

Electrical principlesMechanical principlesTest equipment troubleshootingData acquisition systemsMicrosoft OfficeEngineering drawings interpretationTest equipment preparationDetail-orientedWork ethicProblem-solving abilitiesInterpersonal communication

Required

Associate degree in electrical or mechanical engineering or related field and 2+ years of relevant experience, or high school diploma and 8+ years of relevant experience

Knowledge of, and experience with, electrical and mechanical principles

Ability to read and understand mechanical drawings and electrical schematics or wiring diagrams

Demonstrable user experience with typical laboratory test equipment, such as thermocouples, loadcells, multimeters, strain gauges, power supplies, computer-based test sequencers (Programmable Logic Controllers or Software-based equivalent), data acquisition systems, pressure transducers, solenoids etc

Demonstrable experience in troubleshooting and repair of mechanical and electrical systems

Experience using Microsoft Office Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook etc

Detail-oriented, precise, meticulous

Willing and able to learn new procedures, technologies, and methods

Able to lift up to 50 lbs. and generate the forces required to tighten or loosen bolts and fasteners

Strong work ethic