Dymax Corporation
Location: Torrington, CT 06790 Document ID: A8471-3EG5 Posted on: 2014-11-2411/24/2014 Job Type: RegularJob Schedule:Full-time
Minimum Education: Not Specified2014-12-24
Senior Engineering Technician
Dymax Corporation, a leader in the Acrylic Adhesive and UV Curing Industry, is seeking a highly motivated, team orientated individual to join our R&D department as a Senior Engineering Technician.
We currently have an opening for a Senior Engineering Technician, who will assist and support product development engineering with electro-mechanical prototyping and testing of new and existing Dymax cure, dispense and filling equipment.
EOE D/M/F/V
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Design, build, and use test fixtures and equipment to support product development
- Assemble prototype electronic or electro-mechanical devices or modules
- Conduct experiments with mechanical, electrical and pneumatic prototypes to validate new design, inclusive of PLC controls
- Measure and collect data, transferring information into a professional report.
- Interpret electrical schematics and mechanical CAD drawings for fabrication of proof of concept prototypes components and assemblies or troubleshooting component design.
- Source parts and contact vendors/suppliers for test equipment, components and prototype needs.
- Assist Quality and Calibration departments with instrumentation calibration, equipment repair, or component prints reviews as necessary.
- Take specific direction from engineers, project managers and the engineering manager.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/ SKILLS:
- Associates degree (A.E., A.S., or A.A.) or higher in engineering or a physical science from an accredited college
- 5 years minimum of position-related industry experience, inclusive of:
- Assembly of electrical cabling and electrical circuits
- Soldering and de-soldering surface mount and thru-hole components
- Ability to perform some metal fabrication using machine and hand tools such as drill press or sheet-metal brake.
- Work from electrical or mechanical drawings, procedures and operation sheets to perform intricate assembly and alignment of mechanical components
- PLC knowledge required
- Proficiency with oscilloscopes, multi-meters and other electronic test equipment
- Strong computer skills, with proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel for report generation, and navigation of electronic filing systems and web-based research.
- Ability to follow a written procedure, with attention to detail and ability to perform repetitive tasks in an accurate manner
- Demonstrated understanding of electro-mechanical systems required, and pneumatics a plus