Engineering Technician - 3rd shift(10pm-6:30am) - Onsite

Title:                  Engineering Technician - 3rd shift(10pm-6:30am) - Onsite

Mandatory skills:

test setup, monitoring, inspection, reporting,
test rigs, layout drawings, setup instructions,
Mechanical assembly, hand tools, battery impact wrenches, air impact wrenches,
Connecting hydraulic plumbing, Connecting electrical control cables,
test controls, tests running, test specimen inspections, test parameters, test related incidents, test equipment, test specimens,
web-based application, product verification, validation process, product designs, data acquisition, document procedures, experimental shop,
lab maintenance, cleaning, mopping, vacuuming, organizing, putting away tools, putting away equipment,
mechanic, mechanical, read dimensioned part drawings, test layout drawings, servo-hydraulic, hydraulic systems

Description:

Engineering Technician I

Product Engineering Support

MAJOR PURPOSE:
Performs instrumented tests using existing procedures to verify that machine performance meets the product specification. Supports all product groups inthe product verification and validation process.

Description of the major duties performed in this job.
Designs, schedules and performs field and/or lab tests to validate new product designs.
Develops programs for data acquisition.
Collects and installs instrumentation for test.
Compiles test reports that document procedures and communicates results and guidance to design group.
Gives work direction to test operators.
Coordinates interaction with experimental shop and field test to ensure test activities correlate with available parts and current design iteration.

Someone working as an automotive technician or electrical technician would be a good target. They can teach some of the testing and reading of schematics if needed. Candidates must be familiar working with the tools/machinery.

MAJOR PURPOSE:
Working in the Accelerated Design Verification (ADV) group to provide project support performing test setup, monitoring, inspection, and reporting using procedures and criteria set forth in the test plan. 

MAJOR DUTIES:
Assembly of test rigs based on layout drawings and setup instructions.

This includes:
Mechanical assembly using hand tools and battery/air impact wrenches
Use of overhead cranes
Connecting hydraulic plumbing
Connecting electrical control cables
Requires bending, kneeling, working at floor level
Must be able to lift 25 lbs
Document any changes to the setup procedure and layout drawings for continuous improvement.
Monitor and adjust test controls as necessary to keep the tests running efficiently.
Perform test specimen inspections and make repairs as required by the defined test parameters.
Document all test related incidents and activities using a web-based application.
Contact the appropriate client personnel as required to prevent safety issues, environmental issues, and failures to test equipment or specimens and perform emergency shutoff procedures if necessary.
Perform routine lab maintenance and cleaning. Including, but not limited to, mopping, vacuuming, organizing, and putting away tools/equipment in the lab.
Pick up parts from the client Parts Distribution Center and perform various other errands.

PREFERRED BACKGROUND
Experience working on machinery (tear down and repair), mechanic/mechanical background
Knowledge of Windows file/folder structure and how to copy/move/rename files
Good computer skills with Microsoft Office
Ability to read dimensioned part drawings and test layout drawings
Ability to work independently
Experience with servo-hydraulic or hydraulic systems preferred, but not necessary

Notes:

This is a 3rd shift position. (10p-6:30a).

VIVA USA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a professional working environment that is free from discrimination and unlawful harassment. The Management, contractors, and staff of VIVA USA shall respect others without regard to race, sex, religion, age, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, physical, mental or sensory disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or status as a Vietnam-era, recently separated veteran, Active war time or campaign badge veteran, Armed forces service medal veteran, or disabled veteran. Please contact us at for any complaints, comments and suggestions.

Contact Details :

Account co-ordinator: Jothimani Natarajan

VIVA USA INC.
3601 Algonquin Road, Suite 425
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
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