Engineering Technician 2 - ERC

Company: Engineering Research
Location: Huntsville
Posted on: January 15, 2022

Job Description:

*****This position is for 3rd shift including weekends. DO NOT APPLY IF YOU ARE NOT AVAILABLE FOR 3 RD SHIFT WORK SCHEDULE INCLUDING WEEKENDS
ERC is a servant-leader oriented company with approximately 2,000 -employees and multiple contracts across the US. - We believe that our culture has a direct influence on the job satisfaction of our employees and is reflected in the outstanding quality of service received by our customers.
Your role:
In your role as an Engineering Technician II you will support climatic testing to include maintenance and operational setup of all test equipment. These responsibilities include the setup, monitoring, inspection, collection of test data and evaluating all systems as defined in test plans. Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing to adequately translate data into the proper format for report purposes. Previous experience with computer hardware and software is preferred to program and operate the various automated equipment and computers. Position requires to work 3rd shift and weekends. The incumbent will be expected to perform other duties as assigned. The technician will ensure that all the environments for which a test item will be conditioned to simulate, such as: rain, salt, fog, high temperature/low humidity, high humidity/high temperature, altitude and thermo-shock are properly calibrated, maintained and operational and that the instrumentation and test equipment are performing properly. The employee will monitor all test data utilizing hard copy and automated equipment as well as perform necessary steps to verify data compliance, insure consistency of data and validate required tolerances. Previous experience with computer hardware and software is preferred to program and operate the various automated equipment and computers.
What you'll do all day:
Work as part of a team of technicians / operators to conduct environmental testing.
Use your skills to setup, monitor, inspect, collect test data and evaluate all systems as defined in test plans.
Support creation of data packages for engineers and customers.
Create documents that pertain to test failures and anomalies.
Perform routine checks on equipment for visual issues or maintenance needs.
Communicate with engineers, technicians, and customers to discover and develop requirements with the goal of optimizing current and future improvements to process.
Verify compliance to test plans for accuracy while validating tolerances needed for required levels / data.
You will love this job if you:
Are a self-starter and require little oversight to complete given tasks
Enjoy a fast-paced work environment
Love working with diverse groups of individuals, including engineers and technicians
Are good at communicating with people
Have a positive attitude
Enjoy multitasking
Minimum requirements for this position:
Ability to obtain and maintain SECRET clearance.
High School diploma or equivalent.
3 years of applicable experience supporting engineering or testing of hardware in the appropriate area of specialization; or 2 years of applicable college/vocational/military/technical school and 1 year of applicable experience.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Drug screen required.
Able to work overtime as needed/required.
Must be capable of working in a hazardous environment including extreme temperatures.
Individual must have the capability of obtaining explosive certification Level II.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Government security clearance.
Must be a US Citizen.
Desired skills and experience for this position:
Associates degree in a technical field desired.
Experience with PLC's is a plus.
Previous experience working as an Engineering Technician
Technical writing skills
What we offer:
Competitive salaries.
Continuing education assistance.
Professional development allotment.
Multiple healthcare benefit packages.
401K with employer matching.
Paid time off (PTO) along with federally recognized holiday schedule
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