Test Equipment Technician
Grand Rapids, MI (On- site)
5 Month Contract
Pay Rate: $28.76
Job Summary
The Test Equipment Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing production and laboratory test equipment, including vibration systems and environmental test chambers. The role involves conducting development and qualification tests, building basic test setups, and verifying equipment functionality according to engineering requirements, drawings, and procedures. The technician collects and analyzes test data, prepares test reports, and performs basic electrical and mechanical repairs to ensure equipment operates safely and reliably. This position requires following Electrical Safe Work Practices (ESWP), Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, and all applicable DOT and FAA drug and alcohol testing requirements.
Job Responsibilities
- Maintain and repair production and laboratory test equipment, including vibration systems and environmental test chambers.
- Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical problems with test equipment and systems.
- Conduct development, qualification, and functional tests according to engineering requests, drawings, blueprints, and procedures.
- Design, build, and modify basic test setups to meet testing requirements.
- Collect, analyze, and record test data and prepare accurate test reports.
- Verify test equipment functionality and ensure equipment operates correctly and reliably.
- Diagnose test failures and perform basic equipment repairs.
- Knowledge of industry-specific tests and testing equipment and troubleshooting test failures and knowledge of dynamic electro-mechanical systems and mechanical power train devices, electronics, and basics of programming.
- Effective use of tact and persuasion in dealing with personnel involved with manufacturing processes.
Job Qualifications
- Associate’s degree in a technical field (technology/engineering) with one (1) year’s experience in a technical field OR High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution and three years (3) experience in a technical field.
- Knowledge of LabVIEW.
- Position includes standing, bending, twisting, and the capability to lift/move up to 40lbs.
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