Engineering Technician

Job Title: Engineering Technician

Reports to: Engineering Support Lead

HQ-Allentown PA

Qualifications and Requirements

• Associates Degree in Electronics, Engineering Technology or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years work experience in performance and qualification testing of products.

Other Characteristics:

• Good mechanical hands-on aptitude with knowledge of electrical control systems.
• Ability to work as a team member and have the ability to work through challenges independently.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Understand and uphold safety & security procedures for both the workplace and products.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Good computer skills.
• Ability to read engineering drawings.

Job Responsibilities

• Setup instrumentation & perform engineering qualification tests on products
• Install & operate instrumentation for pressure, temperature, power & vacuum measurements
• Test, calibrate & troubleshoot electrical & mechanical equipment
• Mechanical & electrical assembly of prototypes
• Helium leak detection of pressurized components
• Gas chromatograph testing
• Safe handling of pressurized equipment, voltages up to 600V, and cryogenic gases.
• Recording of test data including use of data acquisition systems including Labview
• Write test reports

Beneficial Skills & Attributes

• Knowledge of vacuum and cryogenic systems
• Experience with programming within National Instruments LabView.

Competencies

• Accountability & Dependability

Can be depended upon to be available when required, works independently with little or no supervision, and completes tasks on time. Takes personal responsibility for the timeliness of work and achieves results with little to no oversight.

• Communication

Verbal, written communications, and presentation skills are clear, concise, and courteous. Actively listens (attentive) responds in a clear, concise, and timely manner. Efficiently and effectively communicates both in writing and speaking. Actively listens.

• Quality/Attention to Detail

Work is accurate, complete, and well-presented according to documented standards. Diligently attends to details and pursues quality in accomplishing tasks.

• Productivity

Efficiently produces an appropriate volume of work in a specified period. Manages workload, works efficiently, meets goals and objectives.

• Problem Solving

Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason when dealing with emotional topics.

About the SHI Cryogenics Group and Sumitomo (SHI) Cryogenics of America, Inc.

SHI Cryogenics Group, an integral part of the Precision Equipment Division of Sumitomo Heavy Industries, Ltd., is a leading worldwide provider of innovative cryogenic and vacuum solutions to the medical, semiconductor, flat panel, general coating and research industries. With offices in Asia, Europe and the United States, it has been producing quality cryogenic equipment for over 50 years. SHI's renowned engineering departments continue to focus on the latest cryogenic and vacuum technologies, including innovative cryopump and cryocooler designs. Sumitomo (SHI) Cryogenics of America, Inc. ( SCAI ) is the North American Division of the SHI Cryogenics Group, focusing on design, manufacturing, sales and service with corporate office in Allentown, PA and additional locations in Illinois, California, New York and Texas. For additional information, visit www.shicryogenics.com.