Job Description

Job Description:

Techtronic Industries (TTI) is seeking an Advanced Engineering Technician to drive innovation and product performance through precision testing, data collection, and analysis. This role involves hands-on sound and vibration testing, material characterization, mechanical testing, metrology, and other lab measurements to support product development and advanced engineering initiatives. TTI is a leader in consumer products, specializing in power tools, outdoor power equipment, and cleaning products. This is an interdisciplinary position and requires a high degree of self-motivation. The ideal candidate has a strong technical background, experience with laboratory instrumentation, and a passion for problem-solving in a fast-paced R&D environment.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Sound & Vibration Testing:

• Perform acoustic and vibration analysis, including modal analysis, NVH studies, and frequency response testing to support product refinement and noise reduction efforts
• Setup and operate accelerometers, microphones, and data acquisition systems
• Analyze test data using FFT analysis, waterfall plots, and other diagnostic tools

Mechanical Characterization of Materials:

• Conduct tensile, compression, shear, creep, and fatigue testing using load frames, impact testers, fatigue machines, and other custom equipment to assess material performance and durability
• Analyze stress-strain behavior to support material selection, failure analysis, and design validation

Metrology & Precision Measurement:

• Perform high-precision measurements using coordinate measuring machines (CMMs), profilometers, micrometers, calipers, and surface roughness testers
• Execute GD&T inspections to validate dimensional accuracy and manufacturing tolerances
• Develop and refine custom measurement setups to improve efficiency and accuracy

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechatronics, or related technical field
• 3+ years of experience in an engineering lab or testing environment, preferably in product development
• Proficiency in a least one of the following disciplines: sound/vibration testing equipment, material characterization, and mechanical testing
• Hands-on experience with metrology tools such as CMMs and profilometers
• Experience with data acquisition and analysis software (e.g. LabView, MATLAB, Python, BK Connect, etc.)
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, apply GD&T principles, and analyze technical specifications
• Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently or as part of a team

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with modal analysis and NVH testing
• Knowledge of finite element analysis (FEA) and correlation with experimental test data
• Familiarity with high-speed cameras and advanced measurement techniques such as Digital Image Correlation (DIC)
• Background in automated testing and scripting for data processing