Senior Engineering Test Lab Technician

Hutchinson Aerospace & Industry
United States, Massachusetts, Hopkinton
82 South Street (Show on map)
Jun 21, 2025
As a member of our Engineering Test Lab Team, the Senior Engineering Lab Tech, will perform a variety of tasks related to vibration, load deflection, shock, endurance, and production testing. This position requires a detailed oriented, self-motivated individual who can work independently and as a team player to ensure the timely testing of HIUS' products. Position Responsibilities Include: Set up, perform, evaluate, and document a variety of engineering and production tests on Hutchinson components Perform the following types of tests - vibration, load deflection, shock, endurance, and production testing. Evaluate and validate test results Evaluate and document test fixtures, test procedures, and test results Provide leadership in working with other lab technicians, engineers, manufacturing personnel and customers to ensure expedient results Provide leadership in the continuous improvement of methods, processes, documentation, safety, and housekeeping in the lab Provide training to other lab techs on testing principles, practices, and individual Hutchinson components Maintain a safe and clean work environment by following company safety procedures. Contribute to a Safety-First Culture by identifying Risky Situations What we are looking for: High School or equivalent with additional specialized technical training preferred. 2+ years of related mechanical, electrical, or testing experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment. Must have familiarity with Instron Bluehill Universal or similar testing software Working knowledge of environmental test labs equipment such as universal testing machines, electrodynamics shakers, and environmental chambers Able to read and work from written instructions; interpret prints and Data Sheets; use technical math to interpret and analyze complicated drawings, specifications, charts, and tables. Experience developing test procedures and evaluating test results Able to use computer aided material testing systems. Able to document testing procedures and fixturing and assist other lab technicians Able to communicate effectively with other employees and function as part of a team Awareness of ISO 9000/TS16949/ AS 9000 requirements as required The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds Specific vision abilities required include Close vision and the ability to adjust to focus US Citizenship required