Engineering Technician - Accelerated Growth
About The Position
The Engineering Technician performs materials measurements and characterization using established procedures and work instructions. The role prepares samples for testing, maintains characterization equipment, and ensures test results and sample information are accurately documented and traceable. The technician follows safety, quality, and laboratory procedures, keeps equipment and work areas organized, and communicates equipment issues, unusual results, and procedural deviations. The position also supports continuous improvement of testing procedures and laboratory processes. The ideal candidate has a record of performing materials measurements in a high-precision environment. Success requires careful and methodical execution, strong attention to detail, objective reporting of data, thoughtful handling of sensitive materials and instruments, and clear collaboration with engineers, machinists, quality personnel, and other technicians.
Requirements
- Technical degree, associate degree, or equivalent hands-on laboratory or manufacturing experience preferred.
- Ability to follow detailed written procedures and work instructions.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate data collection.
- Good organizational and record-keeping skills.
- Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with engineers and other team members.
- Basic computer skills and ability to enter and maintain test data.
- Ability to use MS Office and MS Outlook.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to read and understand optical and traditional blueprints.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with measurement or laboratory equipment.
- Experience with materials characterization, laboratory testing, microscopy, dimensional measurement, or similar technical work.
- Experience working with optical components and precision-manufactured parts.
Responsibilities
- Perform materials measurements and characterization using established procedures and work instructions.
- Follow testing procedures consistently to obtain reliable, repeatable results.
- Prepare samples for characterization and testing.
- Accurately record test results, observations, and relevant sample information.
- Maintain organized, traceable measurement and test-data records.
- Perform routine equipment maintenance, calibration checks, and basic troubleshooting.
- Keep characterization equipment, work areas, and samples clean and organized.
- Identify and communicate equipment issues, unusual results, or deviations from established procedures.
- Follow applicable safety, quality, and laboratory procedures.
- Handle samples and operate equipment with strong attention to detail.
- Support continuous improvement of testing procedures and laboratory processes.
- Communicate findings and objective data to engineers, machinists, quality personnel, and other technicians.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
