at Molex Inc in Lisle, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Description
Molex is now hiring for a Mechanical Test Technician for the Reliability Lab in Lisle, Illinois with a passion and excitement for contributing to product development testing and support. We are looking for a knowledgeable, enthusiastic team member who is ready for a hands-on technical role. We seek entrepreneurial individuals that have a desire for creating value through their work. The successful candidate will work well in a collaborative environment to provide quality, timely results on various interconnect solutions to our globally diverse Engineering teams.
Responsibilities
* Read and challenge test plans to evaluate performance and reliability of terminals, connectors, and module level products/solutions under exposure to mechanical conditions
* Execute test plans and tasks involving various mechanical tests in accordance with industry, customer, and/or internal specification
* Operate automated mechanical force test equipment and build mechanical fixturing
* Setup and perform various mechanical tests including, but not limited to:
o Connector Mate/Unmate Force Test
o Terminal Insertion/Extraction Force Test
o Contact Beam Normal Force Test
o Automated and Manual Durability Cycling
o Cable Pull Force Test
o Automated Cable Flex Test
o Drop Test
o Vibration/Mechanical Shock Test
* Complete product evaluation and performance analysis using test results and statistical analysis
* Develop, modify, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures to ensure repeatable and reproducible test methods/results
* Troubleshooting and root cause failure analysis
* Work closely with various project leaders to ensure efficient and timely project deliverables to customers
Requirements
* Associate's Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, Engineering Science, or equivalent work experience in a laboratory environment for related field
* 1+ years' work experience in a laboratory environment for related field
* Experience with force test equipment, load frames, and load cells
* Possess critical thinking and analytical ability to develop conclusions from complex data including multiple interactions.
* Good interpersonal skills to work with others effectively including global contact
* Ability to manage time and workload to meet project deadlines
* Good hands-on skills and general mechanical aptitude
Preferred
* Experience with Instron force test equipment and Bluehill Universal software
* Experience with automated mechanical cycle testing (linear and/or cable flex)
* Experience testing electrical interconnect systems, including data analysis, and troubleshooting to aid in root cause failure analysis
* Experience with vibration test equipment and fixturing
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