Electro Mechanical Technician Intern

Req ID 53630 | North Mankato, United States

SUMMARY:

Assist in building and testing prototypes.  Learns to operate and maintain mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical test equipment.  Document test processes, equipment, results, anomalies, and solutions.  Create and archive test reports.  Perform general care and maintenance of the Engineering Lab. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Will include, but not limited to the following areas:

Assist designers and engineers during the product research and development process.

Use blueprints and engineer’s instruction to confirm components and build prototypes.

Set up and operate lab equipment, including data acquisition systems, hydraulic benches, electrical controls, and other test instruments.

Test prototypes per written specifications and verbal instruction.

Acquire and format test data.  Record test processes and findings.  Compile data into reports.

Repair and maintain equipment, including hydraulic test benches and electromechanical test fixtures.

Assist in building test equipment. This may include wiring and plumbing from a schematic.

Provide technical assistance to other departments as needed.  Help troubleshoot production processes and equipment.

Maintain a clean, highly-organized, and safe work environment.  Maintain inventory of lab supplies and equipment as required.

Will be aware of and comply with all ZF and Engineering Lab safety rules.  Personal safety devices (hearing, eye and foot protection, respirator, etc.) will be worn when required.  Be safety-conscious in all daily activities.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Classwork in an Engineering Technician/Technology program is required.  Experience in assembling and / or testing hydraulic components is desirable. 

TRAINING / SAFETLY REQUIREMENTS:

The employee must complete general safety training such as Right to Know annually as well as specific training such as Lockout/Tagout, Respirator, Degreaser, Hazardous Waste Management and any others that may be deemed pertinent to job duties.  All policies must be understood and followed.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read English, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, and document procedures. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from engineers or designers.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.  Ability to interpret and follow a variety of technical instructions in diagram or written form.

OTHER SKILLS:

Ability to read blueprints and analyze assembly procedures.  Ability to easily navigate the Windows operating system, proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Office, and the ability to quickly learn new PC software programs is required.  Must understand basic hydraulic, electrical, and ladder logic schematics.  Must be self-motivated and able to work with little supervision.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. The employee is required to request assistance when lifting anything exceeding 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock, risk of radiation, and vibration. Hands and arms are exposed to oils, solvents, and water-soluble coolants.  

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Be part of our ZF team as Electro Mechanical Technician Intern and apply now!

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Barbara Fischer

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