Position       : Mechanical Engineering Technician

Location : San Diego, CA

Duration : 12 Months Contract

Total Hours/week : 40.00

1^st  shift

Description:

The Engineering Technician will perform the following duties:

• Assist Engineers as they create, modify, and test products and processes
• Operate and maintain test equipment
• Use typical hand tools to build and set-up equipment using drawings and other documentation
• Use complex measurement equipment to collect and record data
• Execution of designed test protocol and conduct testing
• Works with team to organize lab functions & test equipment
• Notifies manager upon recognition of factors that may affect project
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma / GED
• A combination of equivalent education and experience or a minimum of training beyond high school or secondary school in a technical discipline with more than 2 years relevant experience or a combination of equivalent education and experience.

• Demonstrated knowledge and familiarity of electro-mechanical devices.
• Proficiency with personal computers
• Experience using MS Word, Excel & PowerPoint
• Ability to understand and perform designed test procedures
• Good organizational skills
• Good communication skills
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to follow directions and effectively execute written and verbal instructions

Preferred Qualifications and Experience:

• Experience working in cross-functional teams
• Experience using test equipment such as an Instron for tensile and compression testing