Job Purpose

The Research and Development (R & D) Technician is responsible for providing the testing within and maintenance of the R & D Laboratory. This position will provide all functions required to carry out laboratory testing programs for performance verification of existing and new product and system designs

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Experience with data acquisitions systems or chart recorders
• Experience working with pressure testing procedures
• Physical demands & working conditions requirements
• Flexible working hour requirements, may include overtime, nights & weekends
• Assist with management and maintenance of the R & D Laboratory facility and assets to ensure an organized and efficient test capability in support of engineering requirements.
• Ensure the R & D Laboratory facility is maintained as a clean and safe environment with a professional appearance to visitors.
• Support Engineering in the development and/or review of test procedures and test programs.
• Support Operations in analysis of customer returned goods for reported failures and/or defects.
• Interface effectively with engineers, designers, customers, third party witnesses and others in performing the functions of the position.
• Assist in the technical training of new HES personnel as required.
• Ensure all assigned equipment is properly accounted for, calibrated and not misused.

Required Skills/Experience

• Ability to read and write effectively in English.
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Experience with data acquisitions systems or chart recorders
• Experience working with pressure testing procedures
• Physical demands & working conditions requirements
• Flexible working hour requirements, may include overtime, nights & weekends
• Required: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Required: Current, valid, state motor vehicle operator’s License
• Preferred: 2-3 years in a manufacturing or testing environment
• Preferred: 1 year in an R & D and/or high pressure testing environment.

Desired Skills/Experience

• Thorough knowledge and understanding of safe operating practices (or the ability to learn them) required for high pressure testing, laboratory test methods and laboratory instrumentation techniques.
• Ability to translate laboratory events into an assortment of documents types: instructions, correspondence, reports, procedures and memorandums.

Closing Date

30 June 2023

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