Test Technician - Vibration Specialist

ABOUT YOU

• You take pride in producing accurate, high-quality work while following established standards, procedures, and safety requirements.
• You enjoy troubleshooting technical problems and using data to identify practical, reliable solutions.
• You are organized, disciplined, and dependable, with a strong commitment to completing work correctly and on time.
• You thrive in a structured environment with clear expectations, defined responsibilities, and consistent processes.
• You pay close attention to detail and value precision, compliance, and continuous improvement in everything you do.
• You communicate professionally and factually, building credibility through your technical knowledge and reliability.
• You are committed to continuously expanding your technical expertise and becoming a trusted resource for vibration analysis and equipment reliability.

ABOUT US

Rocky Mountain Testing Solutions (RMTS), an NSL company, is an independent, third-party testing laboratory providing environmental simulation, mechanical, materials, and package testing for manufacturers across the aerospace, defense, medical device, automotive, consumer products, and other critical industries. Since 2005, our team has been committed to delivering quality, on-time testing solutions with responsive customer service and technical expertise our customers can trust. At RMTS, you'll join a collaborative team that values innovation, ownership, and continuous improvement while helping customers validate the safety, reliability, and performance of products used around the world.

Position Summary:

The Vibration Specialist is responsible for planning, setting up, performing, monitoring, and documenting vibration and mechanical shock testing in accordance with customer specifications, industry standards, and company procedures. This position ensures testing is conducted safely, accurately, and efficiently while maintaining the integrity of test data, laboratory equipment, and customer test samples.

Essential Functions*:

General Duties & Responsibilities

• Review customer vibration/shock specifications, quotations, work orders, and test plans for accuracy, completeness, and technical feasibility.
• Operates vibration test lab equipment.
• Design and modify test fixtures within established engineering and laboratory guidelines.
• Supplies lab director with fixture needs and any other materials necessary for test completion.
• Performs preventive maintenance and repairs on vibration/shock test lab equipment.
• Document equipment settings, fixture configurations, and vibration test conditions.

Authority &Technical Support

• Accepts incoming vibration test samples.
• Operates forklift.
• Operates machine tools.
• Vibration/shock equipment limitations.
• Stop testing whenever unsafe conditions, vibration equipment malfunctions, or nonconforming conditions exist.

Incidental Functions:

• As required

Supervisory Responsibility:

• N/A

• Minimum of High School Diploma
• Experience with vibration Controller software
• Experience working in a laboratory, manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, medical device, or testing environment is preferred.
• Interprets technical vibration/shock specifications to accurately understand performance requirements.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Dynamics Training Courses
• Electrical Training Courses, preferred
• Forklift certification
• Microsoft Office suite

Success Factors:

• Safety conscious
• Analytical thinker
• Effective communicator
• Strong troubleshooting ability
• Organized and dependable
• Positive team player
• Customer-focused
• Committed to quality and accuracy

Work Conditions/Physical Demands:

General lab/workshop environment includes sitting, standing, and walking; infrequent lifting of up to 50 lbs., pulling, pushing, carrying, reaching, bending, twisting, climbing, squatting, and crouching.  Work is completed in a lab environment that contains toxic materials with possible exposure to odors, acids, fumes, and other reactive materials.

Reasonable Accommodations:

This description is representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and physical requirements to successfully perform the job.  At the employee’s request, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

*  The job description documents the general nature and level of work but is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all activities, duties and responsibilities required of job incumbents.  Consequently, job incumbents may be asked to perform other duties or work overtime as required.