Job Description
Summary Devises and develops design changes to equipment, components, or systems and prepares related installation, operation, and maintenance specifications, requirements, and instructions; analyzes equipment to establish operating data and conducts experimental tests; analyzes technical proposals and related technical data to determine feasibility of designing new equipment or modifying existing equipment. Responsible for prototype construction and checkout; compiles operational data and prepares customer application information. Performs and analyzes equipment capability. Supports and assists management with organizational initiatives and objectives.
Duties and Responsibilities - Develops, prototypes, and tests new products, special instruments, and unique equipment to ensure equipment meets specific customer order requirements.
- Analyzes design requirements and test results, makes recommendations for and initiates design improvements.
- Performs technical evaluations of in-process, acceptance and inspection equipment located in the field.
- Includes programming equipment to different simulations in outdoor environments and the mechanical support, testing/operation of special equipment in field support activities.
- Support consists of both technical bench and field set-up / deployment / retrieval and repairs with travel to remote site areas as required.
- Installs and integrates instruments and equipment into complex systems, participates in the design and execution of system wide testing and debugging.
- Compiles cost estimates and delivery quotations, monitors performance, and prepares reports, statistics, and recommendations for management review.
- Plans and performs testing and development and uses scientific methods to address and resolve technical problems.
- Determines acceptability of products and materials in conjunction with design agency, quality and other affected organizations.
- Develops intelligent electronic schematics on CAD systems and incorporates design in PCB.
- Performs moderate to complex special technical assignments requiring significant data gathering, analysis and systems integration.
- May perform other technical duties as required in support of Management/Engineering activities.
- Functions as team lead in specific assigned areas.
- Provides training to other technicians and hourly employees
- Conducts activities in a safe and healthy manner and works in accordance with established HS&E requirements to ensure the protection of employees, the public and the environment.
- Takes actions necessary to "stop" work when an unsafe condition or action is identified. Every employee has the right and responsibility to stop work when unsafe conditions or actions are identified.
You Must Have - Two or more years experience in technical assignments, including application of technology principles to complex assignments, with two of those years in testing, development and modification of equipment
- Bachelor of Science degree in a technical field from an ABET accredited program/university or two additional years of direct work experience in lieu of a Bachelors degree.
- US citizenship required with ability to obtain and maintain required US Dept of Energy "Q" level security clearance
We Value - Calibration or Metrology experience.
- Technical background in Electrical or Mechanical experience.
- Environmental experience
- Ability to apply advanced development, evaluation, and quality control techniques to complex technical projects.
- .Ability to work under minimal supervision, with latitude for independent action and decision-making.
Additional Information - JOB ID: 1226
- Remote Eligibility: On-Site
- Travel Required: 0-10%
- Hourly/Salary: Hourly
- Relocation Available: Yes
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Work experience placement, Remote job, Relocation, Outdoor,