Engineering (Lab) Technician - Nelson Global - West Lebanon

COMPANY OVERVIEW: Nelson Global engineers, manufactures, and distributes clean and efficient Air & Fluid Transfer, NVH, Complex Structural, Acoustic, and Thermal Management Solutions. Nelson Global partners with the world's leading OEMs. With 21 global manufacturing and distribution facilities and unparalleled engineering and innovation capabilities, Nelson Global provides mission critical solutions with the highest degree of reliability at the lowest cost. Our dedication to serving our employees, partners, and the planet responsibly is realized across three pillars of sustainability: environmental, social and governance. By empowering our people, reducing waste, and developing innovative and efficient systems, we support the communities and resources that spur the industries

and technologies of the future.

POSITION OVERVIEW:This role is responsible for conducting testing and providing data to the engineering team, which is used to evaluate the performance of our products.

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Executes and monitors lab tests to study a specific trait of interest. Tests may include:
  • Hydraulic shaker testing
  • Thermal testing
  • Mechanical shaker testing
  • Force-Displacement testing
  • Electrodynamic shaker testing
  • Corrosion testing
  • Other types of tests as required
• Summarizes and reports lab test findings to engineers
• Performs preventive maintenance and basic repairs on test equipment
• Provides prototype/specialty part manufacturing and quality support
• Utilizes CMM machines and software to precisely measure components and fixtures
• Inspects and prepares sample products for shipment to customers
• Responsible for general housekeeping of the test lab
• Administer, utilize the Vault PDM software as well as support others on its use as needed
• Oversight of or directly performing design of parts and creation of drawings as needed using Autodesk Inventor.
• Interpret customers supplied drawings and internal marked up drawings as needed.
• Other responsibilities as assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required, a technical degree preferred
• Prior technical/testing experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, CAD Software, and FEA Software

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of standard mechanical design and manufacturing practices
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills, and excellent active listening skills
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills

Physical Summary

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, talk, hear, grasp, reach with hand/arms, use hands including repetitive wrist, hand and/or finger movement and operate mechanical equipment; occasionally required to push/pull, and walk; and rarely required to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb stairs or balance. The employee may lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Lifting and/or moving anything over 25 pounds requires a team lift. Specific vision

EEO/Affirmative Action

Nelson Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.