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Vista Mfg. · 2 weeks ago

Engineering Lab Technician

Elkhart, IN

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Vista Mfg. is seeking an Engineering Lab Technician to provide support to the engineering team and enhance overall efficiency. The role involves measuring engineering samples, running tests, supporting engineers with 3D printers, and maintaining lab facilities.

LightingManufacturingWholesale

Responsibilities

Utilize calipers or other measurement devices to measure dimensions of engineering samples

Run tests of LED lighting in the Integrating sphere and provide data to engineer

Run tests in the UV chamber

Support engineers in setup, running and maintenance of 3D printers

Support engineers in fabrication of LED lighting prototypes

Utilize DVP&R supporting engineers in tests

Assist during extrusion trial runs at Vista’s extrusion facility

Assist in preparing Prototype and Engineering build documents and gather needed parts for builds

Maintain cleanliness of lab facilities

Support engineering inventory cycle counts

Follow all requirements to support Vista Quality Objectives

Other tasks as assigned

Qualification

Mechanical print readingElectrical print readingElectrical multimetersCalipersMS SuiteOrganizedTeam supportTask switchingSelf-starter

Required

Basic understanding of mechanical & electrical print reading

Organized, self-starter able to work without close supervision

Desire to be part of the engineering team, support members as needed and learn new skills

Be able to switch tasks quickly if needed to support priorities

Proficient using electrical multimeters and calipers. Be able to learn new measurement devices as required

Proficient in using MS suite of software, Teams, be able to learn new software applications as required

Vista Core Competencies

Company

Vista Mfg.

Most manufacturers and their customers take lighting for granted—until they notice something isn’t performing correctly or another brand outshines them.

Founded in 1979