Engineering Lab Technician (Aerospace Filtration Div. - Triad Dr.)

Evaluates products by conducting performance, environmental, and operational tests and running various hydraulic test stands. Performs various design functions including 3D CAD Modeling & Drawing and processing Engineering Change Orders (ECO).

JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Sets up and conducts performance, environmental, and operational tests including multi-pass filtration, cold start, flow fatigue, pressure drop, dirt holding capacity, collapse pressure, burst pressure, impulse, bubble point, tensile, etc. in accordance with established ISO, Military, and SAE test standards for the purposes of Production Acceptance Testing and Engineering Development/Validation/Qualification Testing.
• Performs analysis on test data (primarily using Excel).
• Generates test procedures and test reports complete with data analysis and conclusions.
• Maintains lab equipment including filter and equipment replacement, preventative maintenance, and coordination of gage and equipment Calibration/Validation services.
• Maintains a safe, clean, stocked, and orderly lab.
• Creates/Changes final assembly, sub-assembly, and component drawings utilizing 3D CAD (primarily SolidWorks) as directed by Design Engineering.
• Creates/Changes test and material specifications per Design Engineering.
• Creates and processes Engineering Change Orders (ECO) and Engineering Change Notifications/Proposals (ECNs/ECPs) per Design Engineering.
• Other assignments as assigned by Leadership.

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Knowledge and familiarity with hydraulic systems at the technician level with high mechanical aptitude and hands on ability. Knowledge of various hydraulic gages such as pressure transducers and flow meters is required.
• Knowledge of hydraulic concepts such as pressure, flow, viscosity, relief valve function, pump basics, etc.
• SolidWorks 3D CAD model, assembly, and drawing proficiency.
• Knowledge of mechanical drafting standards such as ASME Y14.5.
• Microsoft Excel and Word proficiency.

MINIMUM REQUIRMENTS:

• Citizenship: US Citizen or Permanent Resident Alien
• Education: Two-year technical degree or equivalent military training
• Vision: 20/25 vision corrected or uncorrected
• Experience: Minimum of 4 years' experience
• Communication: For safety and quality, must be able to read, write & understand English
• Mechanical Aptitude: High; Strong Math skills - three-digit addition and subtraction, multiple digit multiplication and division. Converting fractions to decimals. Ability to follow formulas for conversions (ex: SF to LF).
• Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

ABOUT US

Parker Hannifin: Parker is the world's leading diversified manufacturer of motion and control technologies and systems, providing precision-engineered solutions for a wide variety of mobile, industrial, and aerospace markets. Parker's engineering expertise and broad range of core technologies uniquely positions the company to solve some of the world's greatest engineering challenges.

Aerospace Filtration Division (AFD) Business Profile: With over 85 years of experience, Parker AFD manufactures and sells products that filter, purify, and remove water from hydrocarbon fuels, oils and other fluids. Parker AFD serves a variety of markets throughout the world with a broad range of fluid clarification products and remains a leader in filtration with premier quality standards and state-of-the art engineering, prototyping and test lab.

Our products are utilized in most commercial, business and military aircraft applications and to support our customers. Parker AFD maintains a worldwide distribution network that is available to provide 24 -hour support.

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.

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