Elastomers Lab Technician

Hendrickson•Kendallville, IN

5h•Onsite

About The Position

Hendrickson is searching for a Lab Technician to join their Elastomers Business Unit at the Kendallville, IN manufacturing plant. This individual will support Elastomer Lab activities through the assembly and testing of elastomer components; and execute preventative maintenance and repairs on various types of lab equipment.

Requirements

AS degree in an appropriate technical field and 3 years of relevant experience or 8 years of relevant experience.
Experience working in a lab environment operating and maintaining MTS equipment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office software programs
Strong mechanical and technical aptitude
Regularly lift 25 pounds and occasionally lift 50 pounds
Some overnight travel (less than 10%)

Nice To Haves

Experience with MTS TestSuite and MultiPurpose TestWare (MPT) preferred

Responsibilities

Utilize MTS Servo-Hydraulic and Static-Hydraulic test equipment to evaluate the performance and durability of elastomer suspension components & subsystems to include: Static & dynamic stiffness characterization Load-deflection & strength testing Single-axis fatigue testing
Assist in developing and improving test methods
Provide technical leadership within the lab while mentoring junior test technicians
Conduct multi-axial bushing fatigue testing
Conduct environmental salt-fog chamber testing
Utilize hydraulic press equipment to assemble prototypes
Manage test equipment, fixtures and test samples
Support lab equipment setup, upgrades and calibration
Conduct preventive maintenance and repairs on various types of lab equipment
Provide and maintain a safe, organized and clean (5S) working environment in the laboratory
Other duties as assigned.