Engineering Technician

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Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add an Engineering Technician located in Dallas, Texas.

Reporting to the Process Engineering Manager, the Engineering Technician will support engineering services activities such as hardware and software design and development within the manufacturing operations alongside industrial and process engineers.

Shift: Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM

What a typical day looks like:

• Performs complex engineering tests, checkouts, and development engineering tasks
• Analyzes engineering test results and implements changes to resolve problems
• Collects data, analyzes results and implements procedures
• Reviews project instructions and blueprints to ascertain test specifications, procedures, objectives, test equipment, nature of technical problem and possible solutions such as part redesign, substitution of material or parts or rearrangement of parts or subassemblies
• Devises, fabricates and assembles new or modified mechanical components or assemblies for products such as industrial equipment and machinery, power equipment, server systems, machine tools and measuring instruments
• Sets up and conducts tests of complete units and components under operational conditions to investigate design, or to obtain data for development, standardization, quality control and problem resolution 
• Analyzes indicated and calculated test results in relation to design or rated specifications and test objectives, and modifies or adjusts equipment to meet specifications
• Records test procedures and results, numerical and graphical data, and recommendations for changes in product or test method
• Maintains software, documentation and equipment to the latest revision or operational specifications
• Assists engineers in developing and designing hardware and software required to test customer products per their specifications
• Trains technicians and operators on products, processes and equipment
• Perform other related duties as assigned 

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate's degree in related field preferred
• 2+ years’ experience in technical work, trade work or engineering
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software to prepare test reports and proposals
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions
• Must wear PPE, such as gloves, safety glasses, hard hat, and ear protection, while working on the production floor and at job sites

What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

• Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Matching 401(k) Contributions
• Vacation and Paid Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement




Application Deadline:

Applications for this job position will be accepted for at least five days following the job posting start date below and continuing until the end date below or until the position is filled. This posting may close sooner due to application volume.





Job Category

Production Engineering

Is Sponsorship Available?

No

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