• Advanced Engineering Technician

    Techtronic Industries North America, Inc. (Anderson, SC)


    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

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