Mechanical Engineering Technician Apprentice - OCU - Technical - 1st Shift - New Apprentice Role

Job Summary:

Prepares test articles for test, including initial build and final teardown. Responsible for installing instrumentation into test articles per relevant engineering standards.

As part of a formal apprenticeship training program, assists journeyman Mechanical Engineering Technicians and Associates to learn, develop and apply the
skills necessary to obtain a Department of Labor certification as a journeyman. Also independently performs work to help support area needs during work
rotations.

Key Responsibilities:

Assists in testing in accordance with established test procedures and methodology. Prepare test articles and associated fixtures, rigs, and equipment for testing. Demonstrates an understanding of the function of test equipment and the contribution of the test equipment to the validity of test results. Demonstrates knowledge of the functioning of the product under test to assess the contribution of the product to the validity of the test results. Performs test stand installation, troubleshooting and setups and the upkeep and maintenance of laboratory equipment. Performs other duties as required.

Learns to independently conduct performance and reliability testing of engines, components, systems, and controls; learns to independently perform diagnosis
of engines, components, systems, controls, and test cell problems and initiates appropriate resolutions.
Learns to independently configure and operates data acquisition systems, and to complete data analysis and reviews; learns to independently interpret results
and makes necessary adjustments; learns to document, define data collected, and maintain electronic files.
Learns to independently perform rig, engine and component builds, tear downs, and inspections.
Learns to independently grade and measure components.
Learns to independently create machining sketches, and fabricate necessary piping, tubing, and brackets from prints and drawings.
Learns to independently install engines and instrumentation of engines and components in test cells and test rigs.
Learns to design and document test plans; provides input during the creation of test plans; drafts test reports to include findings, conclusions and
recommendations for review by Technicians, Associates, or Engineers.
Attends classes and training programs and makes appropriate progress necessary to build basic skills and knowledge required to pass Department of Labor
certification examinations.
Conducts work independently in the areas described above after sufficient training.
Assists technicians and engineers as required.
Learns and applies appropriate Company and department rules and guidelines to work.
Participates in the maintenance of quality procedures.
Participates in improvement projects.
Maintains cleanliness within the workplace.
Learns and complies with departmental safety policies and procedures.
Demonstrates confidentiality as required.
Participates in self- and team-audits and associated corrective action.
Performs other miscellaneous duties, as required, to get the job done.

Competencies: 
Health and Safety Fundamentals - Champions and models proactive health and safety behaviors by identifying, reporting and participating in actions to improve health and safety in order to build an interdependent culture and contribute to an injury-free workplace. 

Action oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. 

Communicates effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. 

Manages complexity - Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. 

Decision quality - Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. 

Drives results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances. 

Data Acquisition - Prepares samples, verifies equipment calibration and performs tests according to an approved standard procedure or work instruction in a manner which ensures, and results in, data that can be trusted and delivered to the engineer or customer. 

Data Reporting - Prepares documentation in a manner which clearly organizes and presents testing methods, instrument settings, the data and analysis to allow the engineer and customer to understand the results and form accurate conclusions and recommendations. 

Product Function Test System Design - Interprets test equipment specifications from test standards or lab customer requirements; selects and integrates appropriate equipment, instrumentation and software to control boundary conditions and collect measureme