Engineering Lab Technician at Wabtec in Erie, Pennsylvania

Posted in Other 23 days ago.

Type: full-time





Job Description:

Position Summary:

Direct and perform all engineering tests with minimum supervision involving knowledge of power and control electronics, difficult circuits, electrical measurements, diesel engines assembly/disassembly/performance, electrical theory and calculations, testing operations and data acquisitions. Equivalent to two years certified electrical, electronics, mechanical or other appropriate technical training. A passing grade of evaluation is required prior to job placement.

This is an hourly union represented position. Local UE 506

Starting wage: $33.07

with a 10 year wage progression increase schedule:

Yr 1 $33.90

Yr 2 $34.72

Yr 3 $35.55

Yr 4 $36.38

Yr 5 $37.20

Yr 6 $38.03

Yr 7 $38.86

Yr 8 $39.68

Yr 9 $40.51

Yr 10 $41.34

Major Responsibilities:

  • Develop, setup, and execute assigned test requests in a lab environment
  • Attend and contribute to reviews with Lab leads, engineering, EHS, and others when necessary to review and approve proposed functionality or similar changes
  • Attend necessary safety and qualification training for working on electrical and mechanical test stands.
  • Work on and communicate effectively with a cross functional team of technicians, engineers, lab personnel in the lab
  • Provide technical expertise as needed to ensure test needs are met
  • Ensure all assigned test stands are up to date and calibrated properly

Minimum Requirements:

  • Associates degree in an Electrical / Mechanical discipline or related technical discipline from an accredited university or college (Or a High School Diploma / GED with a minimum of 2 years of Military Technical Training or Electrical/Test experiences)
  • A minimum of 1 year of work experience in an industry related field
  • Knowledge of PLC Systems, mechanical prints, facility prints, electrical prints, and databases
  • Proficiency in Microsoft applications
  • Knowledge in test instruments, data acquisition systems, and test equipment
  • Must be willing and able to work any shift

Functional Requirements:

  • Ability to climb repeatedly and work from heights off ladders, platforms and scaffolds
  • Repeated bending, reaching above head, climbing and kneeling
  • Repeated straight pulling and pushing
  • Prolonged standing and walking
  • Walking on slippery or uneven surfaces
  • Exposure to constant noise 90 DBA
  • Able to distinguish basic colors
  • Exposure to fumes/smoke from burning, paint vapors, and dust
  • Moderate to heavy lifting up to 45+ lbs
  • Must be willing to work in tobacco-free environment

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