ENGINEERING DEV TECH ELEC
Woodward - Chicago, IL
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Position Purpose: The Engineering Development Technician level 2 reports to the Development Lab Leader or Engineering Team Leader function and is responsible for the performance of routine functions which require the application of standard techniques and procedures to solve less complex technical problems. This level also supports product and tool documentation, prototype development and testing of new and existing products, and provides technical support to Development Engineering personnel. This position requires a moderate level of supervision; work may be reviewed by more senior Technicians. Essential Functions: Assembles new/and or modified electrical components, equipment and tools or subsystems from supplied documentation. Sets up and performs testing on new,modified andproduction product designs under operational conditions per written and verbal instructions from the project/product engineer with moderate assistance or supervision. Can troubleshoot and rework products to a component level and can help diagnose or determine possible solutions. Participates in installation of equipment in test setups which may include mechanical or electrical controls, cabling, tubing, power source and instrumentation. Ensures laboratoryequipment is maintained and calibrated appropriately and meets specification and functional limits. Records and analyzes test results (numerical and graphical data); reviews test results for compliance to test objectives and documents test progress. Instructs others in the safe and proper use of applicable lab and/or manufacturing hardware and tools. Creates development or manufacturing documentation for standard products with low supervision. May support manufacturing personnel on product related issues. Assists in the transition of NPI products to production including production assembly and test process development. Solves routine problems with little or no assistance. Supports the Engingeering Change Process. Identifies and corrects typical malfunctions in Test Lab and/or test equipment. Applies test plans and understands IEC, CE and UL test standards. Executes basic functional and environmental tests; may support EMC Tests. Other Functions: Leads small project with assistance. Materials and Equipment Used: Personal computer, including word processing applications, spreadsheets and Woodward proprietary applications. Other laboratory instrumentation and equipment, test rigs, tooling. Working Environment / Physical Activities: Periodic night shift and weekend work may be required. Work requires general physical fitness; may be required to handle in excess of 25 lbs. Standing and bending throughout shift. May be required to pass near vision and / or color vision examination. Some traveling to International Sites, Customers and Test Labs may be needed.
Created: 2021-11-29