What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Technician position at TDK?
ESSENTIAL DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES & AUTHORITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Conducts electrical testing of power supplies with the Engineering group on test bench.
- Performs assembly of product or equipment if required.
- Works with engineering group to complete required task and activities.
- Compiles test data from performed testing and reports and reviews test results with engineers.
- Performs Qualification, Safety Agency and Design Verification Testing for new and existing products
- Confers with Engineering, and technical personnel to resolve testing problems such as product or equipment issues, malfunctions, incomplete test data and data interpretation.
- Analyzes indicated and calculated test results in relation to design or rated specifications and test objectives, and modifies or adjusts equipment to meet specifications.
- Records test procedures and results, numerical and graphical data, and recommendations for changes in product or test method.
- Sets up and conducts tests of complete units and components under operational conditions to investigate design proposals for improving equipment performance or other factors, or to obtain data for development, standardization, and quality control.
- Checks calibration stickers and calibration certificates of Safety Engineering equipment as soon as annual calibration is complete to ensure that relevant information are correct and uncertainty of measurements are in accordance with UL Document 00-OP-C0034, Equipment Accuracy Requirement.
- Troubleshoot and repair damaged products if required.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR AN ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies :
ABOUT TDK-LAMBDA AMERICAS INC.
Acquired by TDK in 2008, TDK-Lambda Americas Inc. represents the culmination of three well-established North American power manufacturers : Electronic Measurements Inc., Lambda Electronics, and Innoveta Technologies. We have earned the reputation of being a trusted world-class organization through a history of providing reliable and innovative power supplies. Our broad product offering features over 6,000 models that are suited for many applications, including medical, industrial, broadcast, defense, factory automation, and LED / LCD signage. Our view is that "power supply" is more than just an electronic device, but the heart of our customer's systems. This belief has helped us become a global leader in our industry.
We employ approximately 300 people in our engineering, manufacturing, and sales offices across the United States. At our company, we value the work and ideas of our employees . They are encouraged to express their opinions and take the initiative , which has helped with the growth of our community and kept us at the cutting edge of new technologies. We offer our employees not only a career opportunity but also an environment that allows them to succeed .
TDK-Lambda Americas offers great benefits and perks , including healthcare benefits, a 401(k) with match, paid time off (PTO), educational assistance, recognition plans, service awards, and performance-based awards .
This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee or Refugee.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)