Job Summary
Devises, selects, sets up, and operate electronic instrumentation and related electromechanical or electrohydraulic apparatus used for operation and environmental testing of mechanical, structural, or electrical equipment, and translates test data for engineering personnel by performing the following duties.
Essential Functions
While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to follow all Howmet’s safety regulations, work rules and all departmental specific requirements./
Ability to read and follow the information on work instructions.
Record data either manually or by computer as required.
Selects, installs, calibrates, and checks sensing, telemetering, and recording instrumentation and circuitry, and develops specifications for nonstandard apparatus according to engineering data, characteristic of equipment under test, and capabilities of procurable test apparatus.
Troubleshoots control logic through PLC interface using software to isolate and repair fault conditions.
Installs or directs technical personnel in installation of unit in test chamber or other test facility.
Operates test apparatus during test cycle to produce, regulate, and record effects of actual or simulated conditions such as vibration, stress, temperature, humidity, pressure, altitude, and acceleration.
Analyzes and converts test data to usable form and prepares graphs and written reports to translate test results. Plans test program.
Uses computerized equipment and software to perform testing functions and produce graphs.
Must comply with all company attendance policies and guidelines; this includes, but is not limited to, regular attendance and occasional overtime.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Job Specifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Education:
This position requires a minimum of an Associate’s degree in Electronics or Instrumentation technology from two-year college or technical school.
- Skills and Abilities:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid occlusions. Interprets an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
- Experience:
This position requires a minimum of five years experience and/or training; or equivalent related experience and/or training.
- Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. Frequently the employee is required to use hands to handle and feel mechanical equipment. Occasionally they are required to sit; climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds with mechanical assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles and occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration. Occasionally the employee is exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, outside weather conditions, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock, and risk of radiation. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as an U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. ‘Green Card Holder’), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
