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Conducts tests, equipmentsetup, equipment operations, experiments, monitoring and measuring; builds prototypes and testing equipment; maintains and calibrates standards and equipment; and devises new testing methods.
Drafts procedures and records laboratory notes and other pertinent details.
Works in accordance with general objectives, improving and refining devices and methods, as necessary.
Sets up test and mechanical support equipment, monitors and measures instruments and other apparatus, and performs a wide variety of testing of materials, such as breadboard circuitry, prototype units, production units, and electronic circuitry.
Is able to comfortably follow steps to operate equipment without much guidance, that has been programmed to different simulations in outdoor environments as well as mechanical support, testing/operation of special equipment in field support activities.
Performs technical bench and field setup, deployment, retrieval and repairs, with travel to remote site areas as required.
Builds prototypes for testing and experimentation, and makes samples for further analysis.
""Conducts tests and experiments with new materials, equipment, and processes to develop data for specification call-out or to determine suitability of a material for particular applications.
Gathers and evaluates test results for validity, accuracy, and completeness.""
""Locates and corrects malfunctions in product and testing equipment.
Performs post-mortem analyses to determine exact reasons for failure.""
Makes recommended changes to calibration and operating procedures based upon comprehensive knowledge of product and testing equipment.
Makes sketches and marks up drawings as needed to show changes as they occur.
Maintains appropriate primary and secondary metrology standards, test laboratory equipment or control consoles and associated monitoring, measuring and recording instruments; and calibrates equipment, instruments, electrical/electronic standards and standards of mass, force, dimension and other phenomena during or after maintenance, and on regularly scheduled calibration dates.
Records laboratory notes and other details, as specified by engineering personnel.
Performs test techniques for new product during development and to resolve product or equipment problems.
Performs work that utilizes existing fixtures, devices, methods, process steps, or procedures, implementing changes as directed.
Uses equipment, techniques, and tools necessary to complete tasks.
May perform other duties as required.
Conducts activities in a safe and healthy manner and works in accordance with established HS&E requirements to ensure the protection of employees, the public, and the environment.Takes actions necessary to stop work when an unsafe condition or action is identified.Every employee has the right and responsibility to stop work when unsafe conditions or actions are identified.
Formal training or practical experience equivalent to technical knowledge obtained in military training courses or through a two-year technical degree.
2+ years of experience required
Must have or be able to obtain a DOE Q clearance
Some positions within this classification may require unique electrical, mechanical, and/or electronic skills and abilities.
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