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ITW Transducer Technician in Eden Prairie, Minnesota
smart people.
smart ideas.
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A thriving environment for learning, innovation and growth.
Why do so many people join MTS Systems Corporation and stay for a career? Because this is a place where you get to apply your creativity, work with smart people on fascinating projects, and make a positive impact on people’s lives. It is a place where you can learn, innovate and grow professionally.
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:
Manufacture and perform functional tests on standard and custom strain gauge based transducers utilizing engineering prints, work instructions and standard department procedures.
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)
Maintain manufacturing records and process documentation.
Transducer-specific manufacturing records (database)
Process instructions
Identify changes to engineering prints
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
Design, manage, perform and document strain gauge and transducer related engineering experiments.
Provide technical support to other departments.
Special strain gauging or calibration projects
Prototype products
Strain gauge and various transducer training
Qualifications: Associates degree or 2 yr Vo-Tech certificate or equivalent military training in Electronics/Mechanics/Hydraulics OR 4 yrs assembly or technical experience in the above including soldering & small-scale or precision assemblies.
Must understand & apply basic electro-mechanical technologies
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.
As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.
_All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. _
ITW is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.