JOB TITLE: Research and Development Technician DEPARTMENT: Engineering
JOB SUMMARY: The Research and Development Technician is responsible for providing support to an engineer in the execution of experiments, test date collection/processing, equipment maintenance, and technical problem solving.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Work with requesting engineers and test engineers to insure correct fixturing, set-up, operation, and acquisition of data for test requests.
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Record and collect test data.
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Perform routine as well as preventative maintenance on test equipment as necessary.
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Adhere to all operating procedures and work instruction related to this position.
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Assist with calibration of equipment and perform equipment verification as necessary.
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Performing tests and troubleshooting assistance as needed per engineer’s request.
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Test data entry using but not limited to Excel/Word.
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Creating concise test reports.
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Providing suggestions to improve test design, equipment maintenance, safety, and product quality.
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Maintaining flexibility to meet variable work hours for training process evaluation and troubleshooting.
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Be familiar with and compliant with the systems, procedures and documentation of the Crown Quality System and how it relates to this position and Crown quality objectives.
ACCOUNTABILITY: This position reports directly to the Research and Development Engineer.
COMPETENCIES:
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Follows instructions
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Safety & Environmental training
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Ability to problem solve and think critically
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Basic laboratory, mathematical and statistical analysis skills
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Mechanical aptitude
DESRIABLE TRAITS: Ability to work independently, eager to learn and grow continuously, effective communication, analytical thinking skills, and leadership attitude.
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- Two-year degree in mechanical or electrical engineering technology or equivalent work experience
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2 year of maintenance and calibration experience is preferred
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Experience with LOTO, high voltage and electrical principals
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Microsoft Office knowledge
WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand/walk for 8-10 hours at a time. Bending, twisting, and turning. Full use of both hands to finger, handle, or fell objects, tools, or tooling; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel crouch or crawl; talk to hear. The employee must be able to lift or move up to 75 pounds frequently and in excess of 140 pounds infrequently. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Must follow OSHA guidelines on respirator fit testing and proper wear. Will wear goggles or face shield at all times while in department.
Crown Battery Mfg. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee. He/she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by the supervisor.
