Mechanical Engineering Technician

Job Summary:

Conducts performance and reliability testing on engines, components, systems, and controls.

Key Responsibilities:

Conducts performance and reliability testing on multiple and single cylinder engines, components, systems, and controls; performs diagnosis of engines, components, systems, controls, and test cell problems and initiates appropriate resolutions.  

Configures and operates data acquisition systems; analyzes and reviews data for appropriateness; writes computer programs to assist in analysis and data interpretation; configures engine test programs; interprets results makes necessary adjustments; documents, defines data collected, and maintains electronic files.  

Performs rig, engine and component builds, tear down, and inspections.

Grades and measures components.  

Creates sketches for machining and fabricates necessary piping, tubing, and brackets from prints and drawings.

Installs engines and instrumentation of engines and components in test cells, test rigs.  

Uses common tools such as Calterm, Asset, Cyflex, etc.  

Designs, documents, and executes test plans; provides input during the creation of test plans; prepares test reports to include findings, conclusions and recommendations.  

Understands and applies appropriate company and department rules and guidelines to work.  

Works with and trains apprentices and technicians. Interfaces with customers, suppliers, engineers, and other functions.  

Coordinates programs including planning, scheduling, ordering, and tracking.  

Participates in the maintenance of quality procedures.

Leads and participate in improvement projects. Develops and gives presentations to customers and suppliers.  

Knows and complies with all safety policies and procedures.

Demonstrates confidentiality as required.  

Participates in self- and team-audits and associated corrective action. Performs other miscellaneous duties, as required, to get the job done. 

Responsibilities

Competencies: 
Health and Safety Fundamentals - Champions and models proactive health and safety behaviors by identifying, reporting and participating in actions to improve health and safety in order to build an interdependent culture and contribute to an injury-free workplace. 

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.