In collaboration with Engineers, design, build, operate, and maintain test fixtures, setups, and ad hoc equipment for R&D projects, including development and qualification testing on mechanical and electrical hardware with minimal supporting documentation
Perform light fabrication and assembly tasks, including operation of manual machining tools, welders, common shop, power, and hand tools
Maintain or create documentation during fault finding, maintenance, or upgrade activities
Understand and follow safety and environmental regulations, as well as identifies safety and environmental concerns
Improve test capability and efficiency by making continuous improvements to test methods, rigs, equipment and by communicating feedback to Engineers
Conduct post-test teardowns to evaluate failure modes of concern
Build high quality harnesses, cables, and enclosures per Engineering documentation
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized working environment throughout builds, effectively handle multiple priorities, organize workload, and meet deadlines
What You’ll Bring
Experience working in a fast-paced R&D environment focused on transitioning conceptual designs to fully validated functional prototypes
Willing to travel domestic and international when necessary
Ability to lift 45 lbs. when needed
Strong mechanical assembly knowledge (able to disassemble and reassemble prototype equipment with minimal documentation)
Materials organization (kitting materials per project requirements)
Excellent oral and written communication
3-5+ years demonstrated hands-on work experience in a related field/environment
Experience utilizing Jira, SharePoint, and Confluence
Work experience troubleshooting equipment with multiple levels of subsystems