Engineering Technician I

Overview:

TekWissen Group is a workforce management provider throughout the USA and many other countries in the world. Our Client is the brand name of Deere & Company, an American corporation that manufactures agricultural machinery, heavy equipment, forestry machinery, diesel engines, drivetrains used in heavy equipment, and lawn care equipment.

Position: Engineering Technician I

Location: Varina NC 27526

Duration: 12 Months

Job Type: Contract

Work Type: Onsite

Job Description:

• Performs instrumented tests using existing procedures to verify that machine

• performance meets the product specification.

• Supports all product groups in the product verification and validation process.

MAJOR DUTIES:

• Description of the major duties performed in this job.

• Designs, schedules and performs field and/or lab tests to validate new product designs.

• Develops programs for data acquisition.

• Collects and installs instrumentation for test.
  Compiles test reports that document procedures and communicates results and guidance to design group.

• Gives work direction to test operators.

• Coordinates interaction with experimental shop and field test to ensuretest activities correlate with available parts and current design iteration.

Maintains a safe work environment.

• Details are dependent on duties assigned but in general consist of the following:

• Works from written or verbal instructions or orders. Uses specifications, test procedures, prints or
  diagrams as required.

• Plans own work and selects own tools

• Setup lab testing (including equipment, (hardware and software)

• Install and troubleshoot instrumentation as needed (Strain gage, pressure cell, thermocouples,
  accelerometer etc.)

• Build prototype machines and parts

• Build electrical harnesses

• Checks, services and calibrates test equipment to keep it in satisfactory operating condition.

• Sets up and maintains test setups, test fixtures, associated controls and instrumentation.

• Maintains inventory of equipment.

• 5S related activities

• Perform basic facility maintenance

• Cleans work area and performs other miscellaneous duties inherent to the job.

• Required Skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities or projects simultaneously and adjust schedule as needed to
  complete tasks on time.

• Must have a strong mechanical and electrical background.

• Experience in using Excel, Word and other Microsoft tools.

• One to three years previous experience in production or engineering.

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.

• Ability to work with varied personality types in a shop floor environment.

• Ability to operate a forklift.

• Must possess or be able to obtain a Qualified Driver's License.

• Demonstrated ability to install and solder strain gages.

• Vehicle product knowledge including electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

• We need a solid communicator, both verbal and written who thrives in a team environment.

• You must have strong multi-task and prioritization skills and able to make sound decisions quickly.

• You must be able to maintain a high level of professionalism when interacting with others and exhibit positive energy with your co-workers. We need a strong detail-oriented person who excels at solving problems

TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity/affirmative action Employer (m/f/d/v) supporting workforce diversity.