Transducer Technician

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Transforming what's possible with cars, aircraft, bridges, wind turbines and space-age materials - this is work we dream about as kids. At MTS, it's a rewarding career path for talented individuals who are willing to work hard, think hard, and commit to solving complex and critical challenges for our customers around the world, many of whom are leaders in their respective industries.

By joining MTS, you'll have access to the latest tools and technologies, along with the support of colleagues who are passionate about their work. You'll discover a dynamic culture of continuous improvement that extends to our people, one that offers numerous ways to expand your knowledge and advance your career. And because we are a global company, your work may also include world travel.

Primary Objective:

To apply knowledge and skills of strain gage based transducer theory, operation, construction, testing and measurement to the development, manufacture, and troubleshooting of MTS transducers. An individual will be focused in manufacturing oriented activities.

Major Areas of Accountability:

1.Manufacture and perform functional tests on standard and custom strain gauge based transducers utilizing engineering prints, work instructions and standard department procedures.

2.Utilize resources to troubleshoot and solve problems in manufacture caused by design, documentation, processes, materials, and equipment. These resources include, but are not limited to:

• Knowledge

• Peers

• Senior Technician(s)

• Literature

• Production Team Lead (PTL)

• Manufacturing Engineer or Engineer(s)

3.Maintain manufacturing records and process documentation.

• Transducer-specific manufacturing records (database)

• Process instructions

• Identify changes to engineering prints

4.Provide technical support in new product development and continuing improvement projects.

• Build prototypes with limited documentation

• Resolve technical issues as appropriate for the project, i.e. layout, wiring, fixtures, etc.

• Determine processes and techniques to maximize quality, accuracy, and efficiency

• Recommend fixtures and assist in their design

• Identify process and equipment constraints, recommend and implement solutions

• Estimate operation times

5.Design, manage, perform and document strain gauge and transducer related engineering experiments.

6.Provide technical support to other departments.

• Special strain gauging or calibration projects

• Prototype products

• Strain gauge and various transducer training