What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Technician position at Stone Mountain Technologies, Inc.?
JOB FUNCTION
Set-up and run development, performance,safety and certification tests on heat pumps, water heaters, boilers andrelated components or equipment as required, including assembly and disassemblyof prototypes and test fixtures.
II. ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP
Reports to Director of Engineering
III. FUNCTIONS
Install, test and record test data on prototype andproduction products and components.
Communicate test results with company personnel asrequired.
Conceive and suggest design changes and modifications toimprove performance or other operational characteristics.
Maintain laboratory equipment and instrumentation asrequired.
Work cooperatively with Manufacturing, Engineering, Marketing,Procurement, Field Service, and Quality Assurance during product development, productimplementation, product improvement, and cost-reduction projects.
Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, andcomputer-generated reports.
Design test apparatus and equipment, develop procedures for testingproducts.
Install and / or service field test prototypes.
Perform other duties as assigned.
IV. REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum 2 year Associates Degree in a technical field and five years related work experience, or equivalent prior work experience.
- Familiarity and experience with gas-fired appliances such water heaters, boilers, furnaces or similar equipment.
- Familiarity with instrumentation and data acquisition systems.
- Familiarity with ANSI standards, UL standards, and The National Fuel Gas Code as related to water heaters and boilers
- Familiarity with Windows based software such as MS Word and MS Excel.
- Developed oral / written communication skills including technical reporting.
- Some travel will be required
