Position Purpose:
The Engineering Development Technician Level 2 is responsible for the performance of routine functions which require the application of standard techniques and procedures to solve less complex technical problems. This position also supports prototype development and testing of new and existing products and provides technical support to Development Engineering. This position requires a moderate level of supervision; work is still reviewed by more senior technicians. This Engineering Development Technician will support test development and test execution of Woodwards Fuel Systems and Controls products at the Windsor WTC2 facility. This team relies on adaptable and flexible individuals with versatile skillsets and technical knowledge to provide high quality development testing of aerospace components.
Essential Functions:
Assembles new and/or modified mechanical components
Contributes to the evolution of the product design and test planning by being an integral member of the core engineering team
Sets up and performs testing on new modified and production product designs under operational conditions per written and verbal instructions from the project/product engineer with moderate assistance or supervision
Participates in installation of equipment in test fixtures connecting valves pumps hydraulic mechanical or electrical controls cabling tubing power source and instrumentation
Records 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 machines and hand power tools
Assists in the transition of NPI products to production including production assembly and test process development
Analyzes test results in relation to design or rated specification and test objectives; modifies or adjusts equipment to meet specifications
Solves routine problems with little or no assistance
Identifies and corrects typical malfunctions in Test Lab and/or test equipment
Ensures laboratory equipment is maintained and calibrated appropriately
Utilizes basic machine tools to fabricate needed assembly and test tooling and fixtures as necessary
Documents mechanical or electrical problems and solutions to those problems
Modifies or adjusts equipment to meet specifications or functional limits
Examines parts for conformance to system or component specifications using precision measuring instruments
Other Essential Functions:
Leads small projects with assistance
Knowledge Skills & Abilities:
Ability to effectively work in a team environment and maintain good customer focus. Good understanding of organizational structure and flow of information in the company. Recognizes problems which are beyond capabilities and seeks help from senior technicians. Ability to lead small teams with assistance
Ability to read mechanical drawings and electrical hydraulic and electronic schematics
Ability to read and use a wide range of precision mechanical and electrical measurement devices
Ability/desire to learn new instrumentation and data acquisition systems
Competent understanding of component function and testing. Learning assembly and test processes drawings and geometric tolerances as well as shop standards and procedures
Effective written and verbal communication skills including presentations (internal only). Basic technical writing skills. Ability to interact effectively with customers during witness testing customer visits and in similar situations
Basic PC skills with some functional experience using spreadsheet word processing and WISE screens
Ability to set up and troubleshoot basic instrumentation
Basic knowledge of appropriate WISE applications such as BOM Item Master NCR EC screens part tracking
Competent knowledge of mechanical hydraulic and pneumatic systems
Maintain proper organization and cleanliness of test set ups work areas and common areas and follow all Woodward safety directives
Ability to be assigned to projects with minimal ramp up on required standard assembly and test methods
Education:
US High School Diploma
Experience:
1 year Development technician experience with proficiency in mechanical or electrical systems
Machining experience
License & Certifications:
A&P license (Aircraft only)
Required Experience:
IC
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