System Assembly Technician

ITW • Eden Prairie, MN

8d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a System Assembly Technician at MTS Systems Corporation. The company offers a thriving environment for learning, innovation, and growth, where employees can apply creativity to fascinating projects and make a positive impact. MTS works on transforming possibilities with cars, aircraft, bridges, wind turbines, and space-age materials. It's a rewarding career path for talented individuals committed to solving complex challenges for global customers. Joining MTS provides access to the latest tools and technologies, supportive colleagues, and a dynamic culture of continuous improvement. As a global company, there may be opportunities for world travel.

Requirements

• Two year certification from college or trade school or military training in an applicable discipline (mechanics, hydraulics, electronics) or Four years applicable experience in an applicable environment.
• 5 years mechanical assembly experience applicable to MTS products.
• Must understand and apply hydro-mechanical technologies: Hydraulic schematics, hydraulic flow characteristics, tube & hose sizing, proper sealing characteristics, basic structural integrity, quality and safety in designs.
• Working knowledge of MTS Actuators and HPU's.
• Ability to work multiple projects and/or multiple sub-projects within a single project.
• Ability to lead small teams successfully and coordinate multiple tasks.
• Advanced Technical Skills: Ability to configure and integrate multi-level systems.
• Ability to interpret engineering, project management and customer objectives; determine options, risks and benefits and to decide whether to act or seek additional authority.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, configure, install and repair MTS mechanical systems in house and at customer sites.
• Assemble and configure mechanical systems according to engineering and manufacturing documentation.
• Meet standards for quality, efficiency and schedule.
• Interpret engineering documents to determine results and processes.
• Troubleshoot and repair new and customer-owned mechanical test systems.
• Disassemble and diagnose problems.
• Develop solutions and resolve performance issues.
• Estimate repair time and materials.
• Collaborate to maintain accuracy of documents and records per MTS policies.
• Initiate exchange of information on BOM, drawing and documentation corrections through appropriate processes.
• Actively influence final documentation decisions.
• Actively and accurately execute non-conforming materials process.
• Develop techniques and collaborate in the development of manufacturing and repair processes.
• Install and repair new and existing systems on customer site.
• Exhibit professionalism on the job at MTS and at customer sites.
• Behave in a respectful manner toward coworkers, engineers, supervisors and customers.
• Communicate effectively with coworkers, engineers, supervisors and customers.
• Maintain knowledge and training in industry, technology and MTS products.
• Participate in required training.
• Provide training (as appropriate for responsibility level).

Benefits

• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• ITW is an equal opportunity employer.
• We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.
• As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree