Job Description:
The Engineering Test Technician (ETT) is responsible for creating and maintaining procedural and technical documentation for the Engineering team. The ETT assists in developing testing solutions to solve technical problems in engineering. They are required to perform tests on products; monitor and manipulate instruments and processes being used to test products. Additional tasks include assembling, calibrating, improving and performing maintenance on test equipment, as well as scheduling tests to fully utilize test lab capacity. The individual in this position will identify recurring problems and give detailed reports on defects. This is an intermediate-level position.
Job Responsibilities:
- Apply engineering testing knowledge to the investigation of product issues, validation of new products, and prove-out of improvements to existing products in accordance with Trijicon’s Quality Operating and Product Development Systems.
- Complete moderately difficult assigned tasks on-time with moderate supervision or assistance.
- Collaborate with the various engineering groups, as well as other departments.
- Follow written protocols and generate reports.
- Develop and help maintain a PM schedule for test equipment.
- Maintain a safe and clean working environment; control costs.
- Work with Quality Dept. to develop and implement test equipment calibration schedules.
- Develop and maintain test schedules for new projects and current product revalidation.
- Design and make test fixtures when needed.
- Problem solves test equipment issues and recommends solutions.
- Rework/repair test equipment as necessary.
- Assist Engineering in the development of test procedures.
- Assist with hands-on training of engineers for running new test equipment.
- Analyze product / project requirements to determine types of testing needed.
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of test documentation and reports.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize workload, and meet deadlines with a problem solving mentality.
- Perform other similar tasks as assigned.
Job Requirements:
- Ability to read and understand Engineering drawings or blueprints.
- Ability to use PTC Creo and/or AutoCAD 2000 or later version.
- Basic Microsoft Windows / Microsoft Office.
- Knowledge of basic trigonometry.
- Must be dependable and reliable.
- Ability to effectively prioritize and multi-task.
- Detail oriented, creative thinking, problem solving and systematic diagnosis, self-motivated, excellent interpersonal skills.
- Excellent written communication and oral presentation skills.
- Effectively interface with employees, customers, visitors, and suppliers.
- Experience scheduling, running, and reporting results of tests.
- Experience operating, trouble-shooting, and repairing pneumatic and electrical test systems.
- Basic knowledge of firearm operation and maintenance preferred.
- Familiarity with defense test procedures preferred.
- Maintain professional, respectful, and ethical conduct at all times.
- Maintain and project Trijicon’s business image, Vision, Mission, and Values at all times.
- Maintain current knowledge of common industry test equipment and standards.
- Four or more years of experience in test engineering or similar work in a testing facility preferred.
Education:
- Associate Degree in Engineering Technology or equivalent degree/experience
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to apply common sense understanding, follow detailed and uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete standardized situations.
Qualification Requirements:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is required to frequently stand, walk, and reach. The employee is occasionally required to walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, twist crouch, or crawl, and communicate with co-workers and guests.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Trijicon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment through fair hiring practices. We employ, train, compensate, promote, and provide other conditions of employment without regard to a person's race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship, or other status protected by applicable state and Federal laws. For notice and applicant rights please follow this link www.eeoc.gov.
