Position: Temp Associate Technician/Engineer
Location: Product Development, Engineering Department
Reports to: Technology Director, Manager, and/or Technology Group Leader
Scope:
Responsible for assisting Project Engineers with laboratory and field testing, layouts, prototype support, and material/equipment transport to support product development and validation activities.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
A. Laboratory & Testing Support
- Set up, conduct, and document laboratory tests to support engineering evaluations.
- Operate mechanical test equipment, instrumentation, and data-collection tools.
- Prepare test samples, prototypes, fixtures, and equipment needed for validation activities.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment.
B. Engineering & Layout Support
- Assist in developing engineering layouts, test setups, and fixture designs using CAD tools (2D or 3D).
- Support Project Engineers in creating and updating drawings, schematics, and test documentation.
- Assist in preparation of materials, hardware, and equipment for engineering builds and experiments.
C. Material Handling & Logistics
- Coordinate the transport of test materials, prototypes, and components.
- Track inventory of test materials and request replenishment as needed.
- Assist with shipping/receiving of engineering samples or external testing materials.
D. Project & Cross-Functional Support
- Assist engineers with collection and organization of test data, photos, and documentation.
- Support prototype builds, assembly tests, and evaluations of new designs.
- Support Alpha and Beta testing activities requiring professional interactions with customers and sales personnel.
- Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to support testing needs.
- Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and sourcing to adjust and qualify new production tooling.
- Occasional travel to vendors, manufacturing sites, or job sites.
E. Documentation & Compliance
- Accurately document tests, results, and observations per department procedures.
- Follow established documentation standards and proper handling of confidential information.
- Support maintenance and calibration of lab equipment and instrumentation.
Qualifications:
- Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or pursuing a Bachelor’s (at least 3rd year) degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related field
- 0–3 years of experience in engineering testing or technical support
- Hands-on mechanical aptitude and safe use of tools and test equipment
- Familiarity with laboratory testing methods and data collection
- Basic proficiency with CAD software (SolidWorks, Inventor, Creo, etc.)
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to lift and move materials/equipment for lab setups
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to remain flexible and quickly pivot between tasks or priorities
- Valid Driver’s License
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