Engineering Technician, Vibration Testing - Montville, United States - Marotta Controls, Inc.

Description

Job Description

Come grow with Marotta, named one of New Jersey's Top Workplaces for the third year running and a Top Workplace USA for 2024.You will have room to grow and be a part of an exciting team, all within a warm and welcoming environment.

We specialize in the design, development, and production of precision control components and systems. Founded in 1943, Marotta has been at the forefront of Aerospace & Defense milestones for over 80 years from breaking the sound barrier on the Bell X-1 and landing the first man on the moon to playing a critical role on today's advanced U.S Navy platforms as well as the emerging commercial Space industry.

Our products and expertise range from high performance valves to complete sub-systems that integrate electronic controls, actuators, and power conversion systems. We have received over 200 patents for our technologies and support the most demanding applications found on military aircraft, tactical systems, submarines, surface ships, satellites, and space launch vehicles. Our teams have repeatedly been recognized for outstanding performance by some of the most prestigious organizations in the world including The Boeing Company, Lockheed Martin, NASA & Northrop Grumman.

Engineering Technician, Vibration Testing

Position Profile :

As an Engineering Technician, you will bring technical understanding to a lab-based environment. You will assist in setting up, testing, troubleshooting, and documenting vibration and thermal tests on various Marotta products. You also will work with the engineering team to design fixturing, integrate new programs, and communicate test results, and provide feedback on testing procedures. Environmental testing is a critical step for verifying proper workmanship and assembly of Marotta products, as well as to document test results for better engineering understanding. Testing will be performed in a fast-paced lab environment that interfaces with a wide variety of Marotta products.

As a part of Marotta's mechanical testing team, you will interface with A&T Technicians, as well as the Engineering team to perform acceptance testing on various production level components. Working alongside Sr. Technicians and Engineers, you will engage in onsite training for operating test equipment and contribute to improvement initiatives as part of the growing company.

Minimum Required Qualifications :

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and the ability to understand and work with technical drawings.
• Technical understanding of mechanical vibrations or heat transfer.
• Detail-oriented, with ability to work in a fast-paced environment and follow procedures.
• Ability to maintain focus testing reoccurring products.
• Effective verbal/written communication skills required for interacting with all levels of personnel within the organization.
• Computer literate, with MS Office experience and basic PC skills
• Must be a US Citizen

Essential or Primary / Key Responsibilities :

• Primary duty is to operate an Electrodynamic Vibration and/or Thermal system to test the manufacture quality and overall dynamic response of valves, power electronics, and control actuation systems.
• Program test software and ensure quality of test based on written requirements.
• Design and integration of new test fixtures or test equipment.
• Understand dynamic concepts to help identify product behavior.
• Critical thinking and understanding of troubleshooting steps to analyze dynamic behavior and modify test setup to adjust accordingly.
• Read, interpret documents (i.e. procedures, schematics/technical drawings, etc.) and use necessary measuring devices/equipment to confirm tooling/fixturing geometries and dimensions, as directed.
• Complete work as directed, in compliance with technical specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Documentation of all testing performed.
• Set up and use electronic instruments and fragile transducers.
• Setup and operate standard hand tools required for assembly.
• Assist with testing equipment maintenance and/or repair.
• Identify causes for test failures and document root causes.
• Responsible for notifying the quality department of any test failures and participating in corrective action resolution.
• Document and support Lean ideas to improve the efficiencies of the company.
• Maintain all hand tools in clean working condition.
• Notify supervisor of any equipment that requires repair.
• Identify any routings discrepancy and notify supervisor so changes can be made, if necessary.
• Perform other job duties as requested, directed or assigned.

Additional Duties / Responsibilities :

• Abide by all safety, quality, maintenance, and company policies/procedures to ensure compliance to all regulatory and internal system requirements.
• Actively participate in team meetings, improvement initiatives/programs, etc. and support actions to drive company initiatives/goals.
• Take proactive role in the completion of position relevant training and the development of skills essential to success within the profession.
• Contribute to a positive and cooperative work environment through effective communication at all levels internal and external to the organization.
• Consistently demonstrate commitment to company values.
• Keep management informed of area activities and of any significant problems.
• Assume responsibility for related duties as required or assigned.
• Ensure that work area is clean, secure, and well maintained.
• Complete special projects and miscellaneous assignments as required.

Work Environment :

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to conditions typical of a manufacturing/machine shop environment, including, but not limited to: fluids, fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, noise and vibration.
• This position entails constant exposure to white noise.
• This job interacts both in a professional office environment and a manufacturing/machine shop environment. This role uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines, as well as environments inclusive of the appropriate eye, hearing and foot protection (as required).
• Temperature of work environment may be affected by outside/external temperatures, machining processes, etc.
• This is a full-time position. Overtime and weekend work may be required, as job duties demand.
• Some travel may be required for this position (5-10%).

Physical Requirements :

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
• The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, and to use hands to finger, handle or feel.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• The employee is regularly required to stand at length, sit, walk, stoop, bend, turn, balance, and/or crouch, and move about the facility.
• The employee may be required to lift, push, pull and/or move items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Attractive 4-Day Work Week

This position is at our Montville, NJ office location.

Many of our contracts require proof that you are a U.S. citizen and/or that an export license has been obtained for employees who are citizens of certain countries. Your employment, both initially and continually thereafter, is conditioned on production of such proof of citizenship and/or any export license that may be required to comply with any and all applicable laws, regulations, or executive orders, or required by Federal, State, or local government contracts.

We offer a highly competitive compensation package for this outstanding position plus a quarterly bonus along with a full range of top quality benefits and employee services including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, life and disability income insurance programs, 401k retirement plans with company match, generous tuition aid program, paid vacation, sick and personal days, paid holidays and flexible work hours with compressed work week options. We recognize and reward our employee's accomplishments and host several employee engagement events per quarter.

If you are looking to grow or accelerate your career and be part of a best in class organization while enjoying a work-life balance, please visit our website at to learn more about us and to apply. Check out all our openings at

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity employer M/F/IWD/Veterans

VETERANS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

No agencies, please.