Mindlance · 1 hour ago
Engineering Technician I - Product Engineering Support
Milan, IL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$25.16/hr - $27.86/hrMindlance is a company seeking an Engineering Technician I to support product engineering efforts. The role involves performing instrumented tests, designing test setups, and documenting results to ensure product specifications are met.
Human Resources
Responsibilities
Designs, schedules and performs field and/or lab tests to validate new product designs
Develops programs for data acquisition
Collects and installs instrumentation for test
Compiles test reports that document procedures and communicates results and guidance to design group
Gives work direction to test operators
Coordinates interaction with experimental shop and field test to ensure test activities correlate with available parts and current design iteration
Assembly of test rigs based on layout drawings and setup instructions
Mechanical assembly using hand tools and battery/air impact wrenches
Use of overhead cranes
Connecting hydraulic plumbing
Connecting electrical control cables
Requires bending, kneeling, working at floor level
Must be able to lift 25 lbs
Document any changes to the setup procedure and layout drawings for continuous improvement
Monitor and adjust test controls as necessary to keep the tests running efficiently
Perform test specimen inspections and make repairs as required by the defined test parameters
Document all test related incidents and activities using a web-based application
Contact the appropriate Deere personnel as required to prevent safety issues, environmental issues, and failures to test equipment or specimens and perform emergency shutoff procedures if necessary
Perform routine lab maintenance and cleaning. Including, but not limited to, mopping, vacuuming, organizing, and putting away tools/equipment in the lab
Pick up parts from the *** Parts Distribution Center and perform various other errands
Qualification
Required
Performs instrumented tests using existing procedures to verify that machine performance meets the product specification
Supports all product groups in the product verification and validation process
Designs, schedules and performs field and/or lab tests to validate new product designs
Develops programs for data acquisition
Collects and installs instrumentation for test
Compiles test reports that document procedures and communicates results and guidance to design group
Gives work direction to test operators
Coordinates interaction with experimental shop and field test to ensure test activities correlate with available parts and current design iteration
Working in the Accelerated Design Verification (ADV) group to provide project support performing test setup, monitoring, inspection, and reporting using procedures and criteria set forth in the test plan
Assembly of test rigs based on layout drawings and setup instructions
Mechanical assembly using hand tools and battery/air impact wrenches
Use of overhead cranes
Connecting hydraulic plumbing
Connecting electrical control cables
Requires bending, kneeling, working at floor level
Must be able to lift 25 lbs
Document any changes to the setup procedure and layout drawings for continuous improvement
Monitor and adjust test controls as necessary to keep the tests running efficiently
Perform test specimen inspections and make repairs as required by the defined test parameters
Document all test related incidents and activities using a web-based application
Contact the appropriate Deere personnel as required to prevent safety issues, environmental issues, and failures to test equipment or specimens and perform emergency shutoff procedures if necessary
Perform routine lab maintenance and cleaning. Including, but not limited to, mopping, vacuuming, organizing, and putting away tools/equipment in the lab
Pick up parts from the *** Parts Distribution Center and perform various other errands
Preferred
Experience working on machinery (tear down and repair), mechanic/mechanical background
Knowledge of Windows file/folder structure and how to copy/move/rename files
Good computer skills with Microsoft Office
Ability to read dimensioned part drawings and test layout drawings
Ability to work independently
Experience with servo-hydraulic or hydraulic systems preferred, but not necessary
Company
Mindlance
Mindlance is a Staffing and Recruiting company which provides multi-vertical staffing services
Founded in 1999
1001-5000 employees
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