Associate, Engineering Services - Electro-Mechanical with Security Clearance

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Job description

Job Title: Associate, Engineering Services - Electro-Mechanical Job Code: 11468 Job Location: Mason, Ohio (Onsite) Schedule: 9/80 (1st Shift) Job Description: The main role of this position is to provide first level support to the environmental laboratory team while engaging in production, R&D, and Qualification testing. The Engineer will ensure compliance to contractual specifications through development, validation, and execution of dynamic and/or climatic tests. The candidate will take ownership of laboratory issues, see problems through to completion, and follow standard protocol for proper escalation of unresolved issues to the appropriate internal and/or external teams. They will work directly with the test lab management and various engineering teams to ensure all test adhere to laboratory processes and documentation. Essential Functions: Serve as the primary point of support for test equipment, processes, and maintain responsibility over test execution for sensor and space products
Ability to prepare complex and professional test plans, procedures, reports, and work instructions to demonstrate compliance and ensure test readiness, repeatability, and on time delivery
Execute tests, record notes and anomalies, collect and analyze data, and write test reports to confirm accuracy and consistency of data integrity
Capable of operating, debugging, and identifying root causes in a variety of automated and manual test equipment, test setups and laboratory equipment (thermal chambers, vibration and shock systems, and assorted measurement transducers) to improve workflow and efficiency
Contribute to and perform failure analysis and generate recovery plans for test failures
Troubleshoots and maintains onsite environmental test equipment and related fixtures. This may include vibration/shock fixtures, electrodynamic shakers, mechanically induced pyro shock beams, thermal chambers, and associated instrumentation.
Conduct design analysis and testing, both structural and thermal, to prove design will meet customer requirements
Implement, deploy, and maintain test fixtures and apparatus' (used for product testing) through annual assessments and data acquisition software to verify and validate overall performance
Interfaces with Management, Program Managers, Project Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Test Technicians, as well as internal and external customers
Communicates and applies lessons learned (successes, issues, and opportunities for improvement) to team members
Leads by example by being a champion of respect, diversity and inclusion, and ethical conduct within the organization
Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience or 2 years post-Secondary/ Associate's Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 4 years of prior related experience.
2 years or more experience reviewing, analyzing, and compiling test data from multiple sources ensuring accuracy and compliance.
2 years or more experience collaborating with our customers and test teams to understand data requirements and complete data packages accordingly.
2 years or more experience troubleshooting and resolving data related issues in an effort to disposition anomalies.
2 years or more experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, and Excel)
Must be a United States Citizen.
Preferred Additional Skills: Experience with MIL-STD testing methods in a defense and aerospace industry
Experience with electronic and/or electromechanical assemblies
Familiarity with transducer instrumentation, data collection and or automation and software programming for numerical analysis
Familiarity with Environmental test equipment (vibration/shock fixtures, electrodynamic shakers, mechanically induced pyro shock beams, thermal chambers, and associated instrumentation)
Excellent organizational and record keeping skills
Ability to perform work under moderate supervision
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications to include Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Possess a valid state driver's license
Possess or have the ability to obtain U.S. DoD Secret Clearance or higher
Effectively communicates and interfaces effectively with all levels of management and senior technical personnel

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