Engineering & Development Test Technician 1
Join the world leader in thermal mass flow meter technology. FCI began in 1964 by pioneering the development and application of thermal dispersion flow and level sensing technology. The Company is the world-recognized leading manufacturer for solving flow and level measurement applications for industrial process and plant applications using patented thermal dispersion flow measurement technology.
From off-the-shelf product solutions to custom engineered products and systems, FCI provides world leading experience and a record of unequaled innovation to meet or exceed our customer application demands. Complimenting FCI product leadership is a world class Flow and Level Calibration Facility in which all calibrations are performed in liquids or gases utilizing only N.I.S.T. traceable equipment and instrumentation.
Currently, we are seeking an Engineering & Development Test Technician 1 within our Nuclear Division.
Position Purpose
Working under close supervision of the Nuclear Division Engineering Manager, and interface with the Calibration Lab Supervisor, the incumbent will be responsible for performing calibration, performance, and qualification testing of research and production thermal dispersion flow meters, level meters, and switches.
Essential Job Functions (primary duties and outputs of position)
- Calibration support – assist with calibrations and assist calibration technicians on new or special calibration processes
- Preparation and review of test procedures.
- Set-up test rigs by installing assembled product in various test rigs.
- Obtain verification from co-worker of correct set-up.
- Perform verification of co-worker test rigs.
- Set calibration, including manual and automated flow data collection.
- Troubleshoot problems in set-up or data acquisition system, correct as appropriate.
- Monitor test results during test and verify final results.
- Set-up and run simultaneous test rigs when possible.
- Collect and reduce test data, document the test results using a standardized test report format.
- Write test reports using MS Word and MS Excel and present findings to team verbally and with tools like MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Other duties as assigned.
Safety
- Follow safe work practices, participate in safety training as required, and report any unsafe condition or accident.
- Be aware and observant of potentially unsafe operations and immediately suspend work and contact your supervisor practicing methods such as S.T.A.R.
Quality
- Observe and exhibit traits of nuclear quality and safety work culture including; strong questioning attitude, detail oriented, organized, patient, and be an effective communicator of quality and nuclear safety topics
- Employees are responsible to understand and support the quality policy and the appropriate elements of the quality management system for their areas of work, reduce, eliminate, and prevent quality deficiencies including escapes.
- Initiate action to prevent the occurrence of nonconformities related to product, process, and quality system.
- All employees have the responsibility and authority to identify quality deficiencies, elevate any concerns for action within or related to our quality system and processes.
Communication
- Communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
- Present ideas to peers and management verbally and through reports.
- Receive constructive feedback and take action.
- Maintain effective and constructive working relationships with others both internally and externally.
Education/Work Experience/Qualifications
- Advanced degree (Associates or Bachelors) by an ABET accredited school in a STEMs field plus minimum 1 year applicable work experience, or
- Combination of applicable work experience plus relevant advanced education and/or certifications in relevant STEM fields, or
- Minimum 5 years applicable work experience with no relevant advanced degree, education, or certifications.
- Applicable work experience may include, but is not limited to any combination of the following:
- Experience in industrial, chemical, medical, aerospace, military, nuclear, or power plant instrumentation, operation, testing and calibration environments and an operator or technician.
- Experience working in a manufacturing environment for industrial, chemical, medical, aerospace, military, nuclear or power plant equipment as an assembly technician with a demonstrated proficiency in instrument operation, calibration, and/or testing
Experience must be working under industrial, medical, aerospace, military, or nuclear quality assurance programs such as ISO9001, NQA-1, AS9100, ISO13485, etc.
Experience must include proficient use of electronics including multi-meters, data acquisition systems, low voltage power sources, and other basic electronic test equipment.
Experience must include proficient use of basic mechanical tools
- Relevant advanced education and/or certifications include, but are not limited to any of the following:
- Certifications or training in the operation of instrumentation and controls (automatic and manual valves, pumps, heaters, chillers, compressors, etc.) on closed loop and open loop fluid and gas process piping systems
- Continuing career education courses offered by industry organizations such as IEEE, ISA, NIST, etc. on instrumentation and controls
- Collegiate level courses (either stand alone, or towards a certification or degree) offered in STEMs field including advanced mathematics, instrumentation and controls systems, fluid systems, process piping, valves, and pumps, thermal and fluid dynamics, etc.
Skills
- Must demonstrate a mechanical aptitude in basic mechanical assembly especially on piping systems
- Must demonstrate use of mechanical hand and power tools such as wrenches and screwdrivers in and around tight spaces.
- Must demonstrate an electrical aptitude especially with basic instrumentation low voltage power and signal wiring
- Must demonstrate operation of basic electrical testing devices such as digital or analog multi-meters, data acquisition units, etc.
- Must demonstrate and attention to detail, self-checking, and quality.
- Must demonstrate ability to follow verbal and written directions/work instructions, and produce quality work while maintaining focus and prioritization.
- Must demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint especially in preparing reports, performing basic mathematics, and graphing results.
- Must demonstrate ability to identify and infer trends in stable and unstable fluid system behavior
- Must be a hands on self-starter who is a team player possessing excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Physical/Travel Requirements
This position requires sitting up to 50% of the time. Standing and walking are required up to 50% of the time. Manual dexterity required in skills for grasping, twisting, holding small components, using wrenches, screwdrivers, or other similar tools up to 70-80% of the time. Some typing required. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. Little to no travel required.
Regular Work Schedule (4/10) Monday thru Thursday 6:00am to 4:30pm
COVID Schedule: Group A Sun-Tues 6:00am to 4:30pm and Weds 6:00am to 12:00pm, or Group B Wed 12:45pm to 6:45pm and Thurs –Sat 6:00am to 4:30pm