Role: Mechanical Engineering technician

Location: Columbus, IN 47201

Duration: Fulltime (Direct Hire)

Key Responsibilities

Builds, repairs, and prepares articles for testing and associated auxiliary equipment.

• Installs test article into test structure (test cell, table, rig, etc.).
• Performs tests in accordance with set test methods.
• Performs testing in accordance with established test procedures and methodology.
• Consistently provides accurate and reliable test results.
• Has an in-depth understanding of the function on of the test equipment used to perform test and the contribution of the test equipment to the validity of the test results.
• Configures and operates data acquisition systems; analyzes and reviews data for appropriateness.
• Has an in-depth understanding of the functioning of the product under test to assess the contribution of the product to the validity of the test results.
• Performs test stand installation, troubleshooting and setups and the upkeep and maintenance of laboratory equipment
• Provides support/recommendations to engineering for equipment supplier evaluation and qualification, equipment and facility updates and instrument specification
• Performs other duties as required.

To be successful in this role, you will need the following:

• Action oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Communicates effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Manages complexity - Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Decision quality - Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
• Drives results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
• Data Acquisition - Prepares samples, verifies equipment calibration and performs tests according to an approved standard procedure or work instruction in a manner which ensures, and results in, data that can be trusted and delivered to the engineer or customer.
• Data Reporting - Prepares documentation in a manner which clearly organizes and presents testing methods, instrument settings, the data and analysis to allow the engineer and customer to understand the results and form accurate conclusions and recommendations.
• Product Function Test System Design - Interprets test equipment specifications from test standards or lab customer requirements; selects and integrates appropriate equipment, instrumentation and software to control boundary conditions and collect measurement data; assesses capability of the lab equipment against the requirements and support infrastructure.
• Test Setup and Configuration - Interprets test plan to determine optimal location and orientation within a test space in accordance with local safety and environmental requirements and fabricates required system with appropriate materials.
• Test Article Build - Assembles test articles according to test requirements, including all necessary installation or accommodations for instrumentation, in a manner that allows the test articles to successfully undergo product functional test.

Education, Licenses, Certifications

• High school diploma, certificate of completion of secondary education or equivalent experience in an appropriate STEM field is required.
• Regionally applicable certification or two-year Associates Degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant field of study may be required.
• This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

Experience

• Requires significant relevant work experience or specialized skills obtained through education, training or on-the-job experience.
• This role primarily involves running the test cells on the Development Test cell rows.
• Will involve executing testing activities with the support of a Test Engineer and other Client Technology Center Support Functions.
• Maintaining the run status on Weekdays (troubleshooting issues, running manual points, service checks etc.).
• Will involve mechanical work (e.g., engine rebuilds, engine installs, test cell side repairs, etc.)
• In addition, this role will also require housekeeping of the test cell and surrounding areas.
• The ideal individual is expected to have a good sense of team building, initiative and experience with running the test cells to thrive in the role.