R&D Engineering Technician

Company: Hamilton Company
Location: Reno
Posted on: May 20, 2023

Job Description:

Company Overview

Hamilton Company is a worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of manual, semi-automated and robotic products for precision fluid measuring. We specialize in the development, manufacturing and customization of precision measurement devices, automated liquid handling stations, and sample management systems. For more than 60 years, Hamilton has been satisfying customer needs by combining quality materials with skilled workmanship, ensuring the highest level of performance of every precision fluid measuring device we manufacture.

Responsibilities

Hamilton Company is seeking an Engineering Technician to support R&D engineering in developing semi-automated equipment used for precision fluid measuring and testing. We are looking for those trained in, or have experience with, electromechanical machines or fine mechanism service or technician work. The Engineering Technician will have the chance to work in a fast-paced environment on industry leading equipment with cutting edge technology.

Other Engineering Technician responsibilities include:

• Candidate works closely with R&D Engineers to develop and improve new and existing products and processes.
• Define, execute, and document bench tests to verify product performance requirements.
• Complete root cause investigation on product defects, Customer Requests, Non-conformances and close out investigation documentation.
• Analyze product and process limitations and problems, facilitate root cause analysis, then implement solutions.
• Gather, analyze, and present data to bring conclusions to R&D Engineering team.
• Assists in the design and fabrication of new products, product improvements, custom test equipment, and test procedures.
  
  Qualifications
  
  
  • Working knowledge of basic electrical circuit principles.
  • Demonstrates clear and effective written and oral communication.
  • Can conduct independent research.
  • Works well on a team.
  • Pays close attention to detail.
  • Highly organized and comfortable running multiple tests.
  • Able to understand and interpret engineering terminology.
  • Demonstrates ability to translate scientific jargon into layman s terms for explanatory purposes.
  • Exhibits familiarity with lab safety procedures.
    
    Education/Experience
    
    
    • Two-year associate degree in engineering technology.
    • Professional work experience with electromechanical assembly.
    • Proficient with the following software packages: Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, CAD modeling
    • Understanding of basic programming logic (conditional statements, loops, variables, etc).
    • Ability to interpret data, generate graphs, and visually communicate test results.
    • Experience with tools, machine repair and maintenance, soldering, and wiring
    • Experience controlling stepper and servo motors with encoder feedback
      
      Additional Information
      
      
      • Diverse portfolio of exciting and innovative design projects
      • Tremendous opportunities for professional growth
      • Commitment to sustainable design
      • Competitive Compensation
      • Excellent Benefit Package includes medical, dental, vision insurance, paid vacation, paid sick time, disability insurance, 401k, tuition reimbursement and much more
      • Solid Stable Company
      • Drug free workplace Associated topics: bsee, diagram, electrical, energy, kv, msee, signal processing, stationary engineer, transmission, wind

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