Are you a detail minded person with an interest in complex mechanical and electrical devices? Do you enjoy working with electromechanical devices, building complex instruments, and working in a hands-on capacity where innovation and quality rule the day?  Are you fueled by the idea of working in an environment where bleeding edge innovation, engineering and technology come together? If you answered yes, let’s discuss our Electro Mechanical Technician role!

A Snapshot of What You'll Do: 

The Electro-Mechanical Technician is responsible for the assembly of scientific instruments as part of our production process. The Electro-Mechanical Technician is responsible for:

• Effectively and accurately performing assembly of instruments
• Diagnosing and troubleshooting the mechanical and electrical systems if quality issues arise
• Communicating the status of all instruments in production to the appropriate Team Leaders

The Impact You'll Make:

The Electro-Mechanical Technician is detailed, motivated, and able to assemble and troubleshoot multiple instruments.  Job duties include:

• Completing mechanical and electrical assembly operations when assigned
• Performing in-process inspections at checkpoints during the assembly process
• Communicating the status and timelines of the instruments to their Team Leader
• Completing any production orders assigned in a timely manner
• Participating in daily production team meetings
• Strictly following documented quality assurance procedures and recording needed data on digital forms
• Tracking and recording labor hours spent on production orders
• Troubleshooting both the electrical and mechanical systems of the instrument as needed
• All other duties as assigned

Education and Experience Needed:

The Electro-Mechanical Technician typically needs a combination of education, experience, and technical skills. 

• Associates Degree in technical field or 3-5 years of electrical or mechanical experience
• Proven ability to follow detailed work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and testing procedures.

• Working knowledge of electrical components and their usage in electrical circuits
• Ability to read and understand assembly drawings and schematics 
• Ability to use hand tools and small power tools

Preferred skills include: 

Skill and Competencies We Need:

The Electro-Mechanical Technician uses a variety of technical skills and soft skills to assemble and qualify instruments, including:

• Accountability
  1. Takes responsibility for all work activities and personal actions
  2. Follows through on commitments, and acknowledges and learns from mistakes 
• Commitment
  1. Acts according to the principles, vision and values of the organization
  2. Shows support and enthusiasm in their work assignments
• Communication
  1. Demonstrates the ability to clearly get a point across
  2. Shows acumen in writing, listening, and reading comprehension
• Dependability
  1. Shows up to work on time and is fully utilized and accounted for during work hours
  2. Is relied upon and available when additional time and effort is required
• Integrity
  1. Behaves honorably and ethically, is truthful and can be trusted
  2. Uses sound judgement in decision making
• Problem Solving
  1. Effectively identifies issues and evaluates options
  2. Seeks guidance to resolve issues in the best interest of the organization
• Quality
  1. Works to the highest of quality standards by identifying problems, testing and checking their work, and paying close attention to detail 
  2. Looks for ways to improve quality within their work area
• Teamwork
  1. Works effectively in inter-department and inter-company teams
  2. Understands their role in a workgroup
• Technical Expertise
  1. Demonstrates depth of knowledge and skills, and applies technical expertise
  2. Looks for opportunities to advance their technical skills
• Time Management
  1. Ability to achieve desired results within given time frames
  2. Decides between conflicting priorities or seeks guidance 

Who we are:  

Anton Paar's high-precision instruments help our customers develop everyday products from your shampoo to your shoes, your lunch and favorite beverages, your computer and medication, jet engines, batteries and the pavement on which you commute every day. We help Fortune 500 companies of almost every industry sector, start-ups, and leading universities conduct their research and quality control.

Owned by the charitable Santner Foundation, our investment into R&D is unmatched and leads to industry-leading products. We maintain fiscal stability and independence so we can handle today's and tomorrow's challenges, and aim to provide meaningful, long-term workplaces for all employees. Anton Paar is headquartered in Graz, Austria, and operates worldwide.

What We Do: 

Anton Paar QuantaTec manufactures instruments for characterization of powders and porous materials using techniques like physisorption, chemisorption, gas pycnometry, mercury intrusion porosimetry, capillary flow porometry amongst others.

Supervision Exercised 

This role is an independent contributor who is a member of multiple teams, and does not have any direct supervision of staff.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, observe, communicate and handle items such as computers, machinery and other equipment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

Position requires the ability to obtain a Passport for international travel.

In regards to organizational issues, the employee will comply with the regulations set forward in the Anton Paar Employee Handbook, except if otherwise stated. 

Anton Paar QuantaTec Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities at Anton Paar QuantaTec Inc. are based upon one's qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job. All employment opportunities are provided without regard to: age, race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, sickle cell trait, marital status, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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