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Averro · 4 days ago

Mechanical Test Technician

Everett, WA

Contract

Onsite

Mid Level

$30/hr - $52/hr

4+ years exp

Averro is a Veteran-Owned organization dedicated to delivering innovative talent solutions and technology services. They are seeking a Mechanical Test Technician to support testing activities for experimental equipment and collaborate with engineers and scientists in mechanical testing campaigns.

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Responsibilities

Execute hands on mechanical testing campaigns in accordance with procedures

Support the design, procurement, fabrication, installation, troubleshooting and repair of engineering infrastructure and test equipment

Help with maintaining laboratory spaces, lab clean up and organization

Repairing and maintaining mechanical equipment

Collaborate with internal customers to translate conceptual requirements into actionable test specifications, including design input, instrumentation strategy, and success criteria

Define, select, and validate measurement instrumentation including force, displacement, strain, and temperature sensors (e.g., load cells, LVDTs, encoders, RTDs, etc.)

Coordinate cross-functional efforts including fixture design, control system integration, and lab space planning, leveraging technicians, designers, and facility personnel as needed

Manage and execute test campaigns from concept through execution and reporting, including test setup, system validation, and post-test analysis

Support safe execution of testing activities, which may include working at elevated heights (typically under 60 ft)

Qualification

Mechanical testingTest operations experiencePumpsLabViewRead engineered drawingsBasic math skillsPersonal computer proficiency

Required

High school diploma or GED is required; 2 or 4-year technical degree is desired

4+ years of experience in test operations (nuclear, aerospace, or military. School or military service may substitute for industrial plant experience

Knowledge of operation of pumps, electric motors, and motor controls, piping devices, hydraulic control systems, and other mechanical equipment

Personal computer proficiency (word processing, spreadsheets) and other software utilized by the company including Control System Interfaces

Ability to perform and record results of laboratory tests accurately and by required deadlines. Where necessary, able to generate corrective action reports for system issues

Read and understand engineered drawings

Read meters and gauges correctly

Math skills - basic algebra, fractions/percentages, unit conversion