Engineering Technician
About The Position
Intralox, LLC is hiring an Engineering Technician for the ThermoDrive Engineering Department at its Grand Rapids, Michigan location. The technician will operate, verify, and assemble testing equipment to support ThermoDrive new product development and ongoing product support. The role works on multiple projects and requires motivation, self-management, and the ability to work independently as well as within a performance-driven team. The position collaborates with project managers, machine design engineers, controls engineers, and other technicians to develop and support solutions for Global Manufacturing and ThermoDrive Engineering.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Five years of direct mechanical trade experience, such as machinist, HVAC, mechanic, construction, furniture making, or cabinet making.
- Strong mechanical aptitude.
- Demonstrated aptitude for creative problem-solving and innovation.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Ability to make self-managed decisions within defined procedures to adjust to abnormal or unexpected conditions.
- Ability to accurately document data and observations for clear communication with a team.
- Great attitude and excellent teamwork skills.
- Expertise with Microsoft Office.
- Approximately 5% domestic and international travel.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree in a technical or mechanical discipline.
- Familiarity with laboratory software or data acquisition systems.
- Experience with material or mechanical testing, conveyors, plastics, and/or failure analysis.
- New product development experience.
- Familiarity with Solidworks or other CAD/modeling software.
- Familiarity with and understanding of wiring or implementing induction motors and VFD control.
Responsibilities
- Support customer complaint investigations, product-development projects, manufacturing improvements, and exploratory engineering testing.
- Work with a project team of project managers, machine design engineers, controls engineers, and technicians to develop and support solutions for Global Manufacturing and ThermoDrive Engineering.
- Prepare specimens, operate common polymer laboratory testing equipment, and report findings.
- Assemble, modify, and operate custom-designed test equipment that simulates ThermoDrive customer operating conditions, and report findings.
- Troubleshoot equipment, devices, or products.
- Assist engineers with developing, building, or testing equipment and prototypes.
- Manage intake, storage, and disposal of testing materials.
- Support facility equipment management, upkeep, calibration programs, and safety needs.
- Follow applicable machine-safety, lockout/tagout, chemical-handling, and equipment-specific safety requirements.
- Participate in group design reviews and test-planning discussions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
