Test Technician I

Advanced Technology Services•Mossville, IL

10d•$25 - $32

About The Position

The Test Technician I installs and prepares units or systems for testing, including connecting relevant controls, cabling, tubing, power sources, and instruments. The technician sets operating conditions, collects test data, tears down equipment, and helps with installations and hardware changes. Working with engineering personnel, the technician reviews test plans and resolves fabrication issues, examines parts for conformance, operates test controls, monitors instruments, and records data. Under general supervision, the role also performs basic data analysis, collaborates with engineers on conclusions, and participates in continuous improvement, safety, and housekeeping activities. Higher-level technicians provide regular mentoring, and the technician completes technical self-study for career development.

Requirements

Basic mechanical knowledge and/or basic knowledge of internal combustion engines, diesel or gas engines, test cell operations, or data collection systems.
Ability to operate PC- or PDP11-controlled equipment.
Demonstrated ability to work successfully with computers, including Microsoft Suite experience.
Ability to communicate and interact successfully with team members, customers, and management.
High school graduate or equivalent (GED).
Associate degree with a technical focus or 18 months of related general industry experience.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and participate in installing units or systems in test fixtures, connecting valves, pumps, hydraulic, mechanical or electrical controls, cabling, tubing, power sources, and indicating instruments.
Participate in installations and hardware changes.
Set the product to proper operating conditions, collect data, and tear down equipment.
Consult engineering personnel to address fabrication problems and review test plans, including test types, cycles, conditions, and duration.
Examine parts for conformance using precision measuring instruments and recommend replacement of defective parts when needed.
Operate controls to apply electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, or mechanical power and run test items through test cycles.
Monitor controls and instruments and record test data for engineers.
Use a basic understanding of controls and instrumentation.
Perform basic data analysis under general supervision to assess quality and identify trends.
Collaborate with engineers on data analysis and conclusions.
Participate in continuous improvement activities involving processes, results, and cost savings.
Receive mentoring from higher-level technicians and provide basic mentoring to lower-level technicians.
Complete technical self-study programs for career development.
Follow safety policies, rules, regulations, technical instructions, and guidelines; maintain situational awareness and identify unsafe behaviors and conditions.
Comply with 5S and housekeeping standards.