S&T ETL Engineering Technician

Company: FLIR
Location: Billerica
Posted on: May 24, 2020

Job Description:

Be visionary

At FLIR, we have a simple but ambitious mission: to develop market-leading thermal and sensing technologies which enhance everyday life. From saving energy, to saving lives FLIR is making a real difference in our world.

Our products are used in a wide array of situations to rescue people in danger, detect criminals, conserve energy, navigate safely, provide security around the globe, and protect our environment.

We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

Job Description

SUMMARY:

The Environmental Test Laboratory (ETL) Engineering Technican will report to the Lead Qualification Test Engineer of the Systems and Technology department. The Technician will work under general supervision and be responsible for equipment and performing testing in the Environmental Test and EMI Laboratories. In addition to testing, the technician will be supporting the development and maintenance of new/existing test fixtures and procedures. Attention to detail, documentation of work efforts, and effective communicating are important parts of this job role.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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• Maintain day-to-day operations of the ETL and EMI laboratories by operating thermal chambers, vibration, power, electrical, and other test equipment safely and properly
• Perform basic preventative maintenance on test equipment, as applicable
• Assist engineering, quality, and manufacturing by performing testing in the ETL or EMI labs on prototype, sub-assembly, or system level assets. Document test setups including capturing data as appropriate for the test being conducted
• Ensure test equipment is calibrated and maintain a monthly log
• Follow and continue to refine 6S (5S +1) of labs
• Provide support to all product qualification testing (on-site or off-site), as requested
• Provide feedback for additional designs and/or purchases of test equipment, tooling, fixturing, and instrumentation to improve test lab capability
• Assist ENV and EMI engineers with Qualification testing at 3rd party labs when requested
• Work with ENV/EMI/Quality teams to develop processes for A2LA certification. Maintain certification by following and refining established processes and support A2LA audits
• Assist other members of the S&T Engineering group with test setups, execution, lab maintenance, and documentation as applicable
• Work with absolute commitment to corporate goals. Adhere fully to corporate strategies, policies, schedules and budgets
  
  REQUIREMENTS:
  
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  • Associates Degree in a technical field and 2-3 years related experience or a minimum of 5 years as a technician in a similar environment.
  • Ability to work effectively with all technical professionals; technicians, engineers, scientists and consultants with strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Ability to work from verbal instructions and work on several projects simultaneously is required.
  • Must be proficient in the use of windows-based Office applications such as Outlook,Word, & Excel.
  • Must be proficient and have a working knowledge of electrodynamic shakers, general ED control software (Shock, Random, Sine), climatic chambers (Temperature and Humidity), accelerometers, thermocouples, humidity probes, etc.
  • General knowledge of MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461, Ingress Protection, and other general test standards is ideal but not required.
  • Demonstrated good writing skills and attention to detail is a must.
  • Must be willing to travel locally for hands on testing of production / qualification equipment when requested.
  • Must be capable of lifting a minimum of 50lbs.
  • Ability and willingness to travel to local or out-of-state test facilities as needed (
  • US Citizenship Required.
    
    FLIR and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.
    
    FLIR is an equal opportunity employer.Apply Now

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