Engineering Technician in EAST LIBERTY, Ohio at TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH CENTER INC.

The Engineering Technician provides comprehensive technical support and fabrication expertise for engineers and customers across research, design, development, testing, equipment maintenance, and manufacturing process improvement. Work encompasses both electrical/electronic and mechanical components, including equipment design, tool and die fabrication, preparing drawing sketches, and diagnostic repair.

• Provide fabrication support to project teams and engineers in equipment design and fabrication

• Set up, operate manual vertical milling machines, Lathes, and maintain tools, and other related fabrication equipment.

• Construct, fabricate, and test fixtures, tools, and mechanical components

*TRC Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and is willing to make a change or adjustment to a job or work environment that allows a qualified individual with a disability to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of a particular job.

**Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Other Duties and Responsibilities (Non-Essential Functions)

• Assist in the development of quotes, timing, and project plans

• Communicate directly with customers and vendors to clarify needs, expectations, and requirements

• Plan and perform machining operations, utilizing precision measuring instruments, drawings, blueprints, and layouts

• Have a working knowledge of CNC programming, setup, and operation, including writing, editing, and optimizing G-code and M-code programs to manufacture high-precision components and custom fixtures from technical drawings or 3D models.

• Organize, review, and accurately document activities

• Assemble, construct, or install equipment requiring welding, connecting, or special fixtures

• Maintain equipment, room cleanliness, and housekeeping standards

• Follow safety procedures and wear protective equipment including safety glasses and steel-toed shoes

• Support TRC Inc.’s Quality and EH&S (Environmental, Health, and Safety) efforts

• High school diploma required

• 4 years of related experience in machine shop/tool room environments

• Extensive knowledge of machine shop practices, tool room practices, and advanced technical skills

• Proficient in the use of tools, machinery, welding equipment, and precision measuring instruments

• Ability to read drawings, blueprints, and layouts to achieve required dimensions to very close tolerances

• Valid state DMV issued, or valid foreign country issued driver’s license

• Demonstrated organizational and communication skills

• Basic computer skills

• Standard office, climate controlled environment

• Standard laboratory environment

• May be exposed to temperatures below 0 degree and above 95 degrees

• May be exposed to inclement weather

• May be exposed to hazardous chemicals, such as gas, oil, and paint

• Ability to move objects weighing up to 50 pounds

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for an extended period of time

• Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment

• Ability to communicate with customers and co-workers

• Capable of positioning one’s self into bending, stretching, climbing, or awkward positions