Engineering Technician III

Under limited supervision, this position is responsible for assisting experienced Scientist and Engineers with a variety of day to day testing activities. This position follows defined procedures and processes using various advanced testing instrumentation in order to complete tasks. Testing is primarily in support of production and new development operations. Requires the ability to work independently at a high level, as well as on teams, to complete special projects, perform testing. A willingness to work either as an independent investigator or as a member of a multidisciplinary cross-functional team, depending on the nature of the situation; and the ability to generate accurate and precise analytical data, interpret data, prepare formal reports and make formal presentations of results, conclusions and recommendations is required. The successful candidate will have a strong customer service focus, and the ability to communicate effectively with customers who have limited knowledge of chemistry.

• Sets up test equipment, monitors and measures instruments. Performs testing on breadboard circuitry, prototype units, production units, and electronic circuitry.
• Support consists of both technical bench and field set-up, deployment, retrieval and repairs, with travel to remote site areas as required.
• Builds prototype units for testing and experimentation and makes samples for further analysis.
• Conducts tests and experiments with new materials, equipment, and processes to develop data for specification call-out or to determine suitability of a material for particular applications.
• Gathers and evaluates data for validity, accuracy and completeness.
• Locates and corrects malfunctions in product and testing equipment.
• Performs post-mortem analyses to determine exact reasons for failure.
• Performs chemical processing and mechanical evaluations as applicable.
• Makes sketches and marks up drawings as needed to show changes as they occur.
• Maintains appropriate primary and secondary metrology standards, test laboratory equipment or control consoles and associated monitoring, measuring, and recording instruments.
• Drafts calibrating and operating procedures based upon comprehensive knowledge of product and testing equipment.
• Calibrates equipment, instruments, electrical/electronic standards and standards of mass, force, dimension, and other phenomena during or after maintenance, and on regularly scheduled calibration dates.
• Records laboratory notes and other details, as specified by engineering personnel.
• Supports activities identified by Management/Engineering to maintain equipment in a reliable efficient manner.
• Works with engineering to establish test techniques for new product during development and to resolve product or equipment problems, and may install, characterize and/or design equipment.
• Improves and refines existing fixtures, devices, methods, process steps or procedures, implementing changes as necessary.u202F
• May provide technical direction and training to other technologists and hourly employees to include task or project lead duties.

• 4 years relevant experience or 2+ years experience in a related technical role plus 2-year technical degree or 4-year technical degree
• Some positions within this classification may require unique electrical, mechanical, chemical processing and/or electronic skills and abilities.
• Ability to travel as determined by the needs of the business. u202F
• Ability to work remote, hybrid, or on-site as directed by management and is determined by the needs of the business.u202Fu202F
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this job.u202F
• United States Citizenshipu202F
• Ability to obtain and maintain, a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance (some positions require additional DOE designations)u202F

• Experience in a role related to laboratory testing and analysis in Analytical Chemistry.
• Experience with various aspects of Analytical Chemistry such as wet chemistry, bench chemistry and other methods.Experience with SEM and other Electron Optics Techniques
• Proficiency in MS office products and plant based Portal web applications.
• Six Sigma Greenbelt.
• Ability to interface effectively with internal organizations.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with customers.