Temp Technician/ Associate Project Engineer

Victaulic•Easton, PA

6h•Onsite

About The Position

Position: Temp Associate Technician/Engineer Location: Product Development, Engineering Department Reports to: Technology Director, Manager, and/or Technology Group Leader Scope: Responsible for assisting Project Engineers with laboratory and field testing, layouts, prototype support, and material/equipment transport to support product development and validation activities.

Requirements

Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or pursuing a Bachelor’s (at least 3 rd year) degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related field
0–3 years of experience in engineering testing or technical support
Hands-on mechanical aptitude and safe use of tools and test equipment
Familiarity with laboratory testing methods and data collection
Basic proficiency with CAD software (SolidWorks, Inventor, Creo, etc.)
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to lift and move materials/equipment for lab setups
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Ability to remain flexible and quickly pivot between tasks or priorities
Valid Driver’s License

Responsibilities

Laboratory & Testing Support Set up, conduct, and document laboratory tests to support engineering evaluations.
Operate mechanical test equipment, instrumentation, and data-collection tools.
Prepare test samples, prototypes, fixtures, and equipment needed for validation activities.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment.
Engineering & Layout Support Assist in developing engineering layouts, test setups, and fixture designs using CAD tools (2D or 3D).
Support Project Engineers in creating and updating drawings, schematics, and test documentation.
Assist in preparation of materials, hardware, and equipment for engineering builds and experiments.
Material Handling & Logistics Coordinate the transport of test materials, prototypes, and components.
Track inventory of test materials and request replenishment as needed.
Assist with shipping/receiving of engineering samples or external testing materials.
Project & Cross-Functional Support Assist engineers with collection and organization of test data, photos, and documentation.
Support prototype builds, assembly tests, and evaluations of new designs.
Support Alpha and Beta testing activities requiring professional interactions with customers and sales personnel.
Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to support testing needs.
Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and sourcing to adjust and qualify new production tooling.
Occasional travel to vendors, manufacturing sites, or job sites.
Documentation & Compliance Accurately document tests, results, and observations per department procedures.
Follow established documentation standards and proper handling of confidential information.
Support maintenance and calibration of lab equipment and instrumentation.