Technician - Reliability

Lincoln Electric•Euclid, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides technical support to engineers in areas such as new product development, risk evaluations, warranty failure evaluations, and production issues, process improvement, or product development. Communicates and works proficiently with other engineering and technical staff. Interacts professionally with external resources such as test labs, consultants, and suppliers. Creates test and validation setups for component, subsystem, and machine levels that exhibit safety focused, professional quality, ergonomic, and environmentally responsible methods. Makes recommendations for improving test efficiency and effectiveness. Supports and suggests projects that align with strategic corporate goals or programs. Work can be electrical, mechanical, industrial or chemical in nature depending upon background and job assignment. Uses schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, or defined plans to perform testing and troubleshooting on electronic or mechanical components, equipment or systems. Gathers, maintains, formats, compiles and manipulates technical data using established formulae and procedures and performs detailed mathematical calculations. Works in Machine R&D laboratory assisting multiple projects in the design, construction, and testing. Uses data acquisition system, computers, and CAD as required. Assists in the preparation of documentation. Operates basic lab equipment including meters, oscilloscopes, data acquisition, environmental chambers, vibration tables, EMC related, etc. (Training provided as needed).

Requirements

Associates degree (relevant experience preferred); or vocational training with 5+ years of relevant experience; or High School Diploma/GED with 7+ years relevant experience required.
Has full proficiency in a range of technical processes or procedures (or deep skills in a single area) through job-related training and considerable work experience.
Applies experience and skills to complete assigned work within own area of expertise.
Works within defined technical processes and procedures or methodologies and may help determine the appropriate approach for new assignments.
Works with a limited degree of supervision, with oversight focused only on complex new assignments.
Acts as an informal resource for colleagues with less experience.
Highly motivated, quick to learn, and safety conscious.
Ability to organize and maintain a neat work area.
Able to create and maintain detailed test records.
Ability to work on multiple projects with supervision and clear instruction.
Familiarity with personal computers using the Windows® operating system.
Ability to use common laboratory equipment.
Ability to read and comprehend wiring diagrams, schematics, and test specifications.
Capable of lifting 50 pounds on an occasional basis.
Good hands-on assembly, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Easy to get along in a group and team environment.
Good attendance record.

Nice To Haves

Electrical/electronic experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Provides technical support to engineers in areas such as new product development, risk evaluations, warranty failure evaluations, and production issues, process improvement, or product development.
Communicate and work proficiently with other engineering and technical staff.
Interact professionally with external resources such as test labs, consultants, and suppliers.
Create test and validation setups for component, subsystem, and machine levels that exhibit safety focused, professional quality, ergonomic, and environmentally responsible methods.
Make recommendations for improving test efficiency and effectiveness.
Support and suggest projects that align with strategic corporate goals or programs.
Work can be electrical, mechanical, industrial or chemical in nature depending upon background and job assignment.
Uses schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, or defined plans to perform testing and troubleshooting on electronic or mechanical components, equipment or systems.
Gathers, maintains, formats, compiles and manipulates technical data using established formulae and procedures and performs detailed mathematical calculations.
Work in Machine R&D laboratory assisting multiple projects in the design, construction, and testing.
Use data acquisition system, computers, and CAD as required.
Assist in the preparation of documentation.
Operate basic lab equipment including meters, oscilloscopes, data acquisition, environmental chambers, vibration tables, EMC related, etc. (Training provided as needed).