Mechanical Engineering Technician - OCU - Technical - 3rd Shift

DESCRIPTION Job Summary

Conducts performance and reliability testing on engines, components, systems, and controls.

• Identify and troubleshoot problems related to components, systems, controls, and test cell and initiate appropriate resolutions.
• Configure and operate data acquisition systems; analyze and review data for appropriateness; write computer programs to assist in analysis and data interpretation; configure engine test programs; interpret results; make necessary adjustments; document, define data collected; and maintain electronic files.
• Perform rig, engine and component builds, tear down, and inspections.
• Grade and measure components.
• Create sketches for machining and fabricate necessary piping, tubing, and brackets from prints and drawings.
• Install engines and instrumentation of engines and components in test cells and test rigs.
• Use common tools such as Calterm, Asset, Cyflex, etc.
• Design, document, and execute test plans; provide input during the creation of test plans; prepare test reports to include findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Understand and apply appropriate company and department rules and guidelines to work.
• Work with and train apprentices and technicians.
• Interface with customers, suppliers, engineers, and other functions.
• Coordinate programs including planning, scheduling, ordering, and tracking.
• Participate in the maintenance of quality procedures.
• Lead and participate in improvement projects.
• Develop and give presentations to customers and suppliers.
• Know and comply with all safety policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate confidentiality as required.
• Participate in self- and team‑audits and associated corrective action.
• Perform other miscellaneous duties, as required, to get the job done.

Disassembles and rebuilds production and experimental engines and components, measures and records measurements.

Configures and operates data acquisition systems; analyzes and reviews data for appropriateness.

Installs engines and components in test cells or test rigs.

Fabricates necessary piping, tubing, and brackets from prints and drawings.

Diagnoses engine and test cell problems.

Executes written work requests and reports on results in a specified format.

Supports technicians and engineers as required.

Understands and applies appropriate company and department rules and guidelines to work.

Interfaces with customers, suppliers, engineers, and other functions.

Participates in the maintenance of quality procedures.

Participates in improvement projects.

Maintains cleanliness within the workplace.

Knows and complies with departmental safety policies and procedures.

Demonstrates confidentiality as required.

Participates in self- and team‑audits and associated corrective action.

Performs other miscellaneous duties, as required, to get the job done.

• Health and Safety Fundamentals – Champions and models proactive health and safety behaviors by identifying, reporting and participating in actions to improve health and safety in order to build an interdependent culture and contribute to an injury‑free workplace.
• Action oriented – Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Communicates effectively – Developing and delivering multi‑mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Manages complexity – Making sense of complex, high‑quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Decision quality – Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
• Drives results – Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
• Data Acquisition – Prepares samples, verifies equipment calibration and performs tests according to an approved standard procedure or work instruction in a manner which ensures, and results in, data that can be trusted and delivered to the engineer or customer.
• Data Reporting – Prepares documentation in a manner which clearly organizes and presents testing methods, instrument settings, the data and analysis to allow the engineer and customer to understand the results and form accurate…