Job Description:
14000 Technology Dr., Eden Prairie, MN 55344, USA
Full-time
Smart people.
Smart ideas.
Smart choice.
A thriving environment for learning, innovation and growth.
Why do so many people join MTS Systems Corporation and stay for a career? Because this is a place where you get to apply your creativity, work with smart people on fascinating projects, and make a positive impact on people’s lives. It is a place where you can learn, innovate and grow professionally.
Transforming what’s possible with cars, aircraft, bridges, wind turbines and space-age materials — this is work we dream about as kids. At MTS, it’s a rewarding career path for talented individuals who are willing to work hard, think hard, and commit to solving complex and critical challenges for our customers around the world, many of whom are leaders in their respective industries.
By joining MTS, you’ll have access to the latest tools and technologies, along with the support of colleagues who are passionate about their work. You’ll discover a dynamic culture of continuous improvement that extends to our people, one that offers numerous ways to expand your knowledge and advance your career. And because we are a global company, your work may also include world travel.
Primary Objective
Checkout (80%): To perform timely, efficient, and cost-effective in-house systems performance (calibration, performance testing, troubleshooting, rework, system hook-up and tear down, repairs, checkout, and customer acceptance testing) in a manner which directly contributes to customer satisfaction and maintenance of MTS quality standards.
Engineering (20%): To support an engineering department defined project. Projects to be selected to expose candidate to different engineering functions at MTS.
Major Areas of Accountability
Checkout: Performs operational tests at the direction of the project engineer to ensure that MTS quality standards are maintained.
1. Promptly notifies appropriate personnel of system performance deficiencies or operational problems encountered during performance testing. Works with appropriate sub-job engineer to resolve problems and to achieve system acceptance.
2. Ensures proper system configuration, function, performance, calibration, and system integrity while following established procedures on standard systems and products or custom checkout plans on custom systems at the direction of the project engineer.
3. Conducts self in a professional and confident manner. Establishes and maintains proper working relationship with
engineering staff and customers, both in-house and during installations.
4. May be requested to conduct training and service programs in the operation and maintenance of company systems and products for customers or other MTS personnel. Training may be in-house or at the customer site. Gives technical advice, within scope of expertise, to customers or employees regarding operation, servicing, and maintenance as well as product application to assure maximum customer satisfaction with the systems capabilities and performance.
5. Plans and schedules all daily activities to make the most productive and efficient use of time. May be required to expedite parts prior to checking, final acceptance, or installation to achieve required systems performance in an expeditious manner. Continually strives to reduce cost and improve quality in every aspect of the job. Takes personal initiative in seeking out solutions to problems. Requests support from supervisor when required.
6. Follows a self-development/improvement program to broaden their knowledge of the company's products, systems and enhance skills in field servicing. Participates in establishment of training plans which may include on the job training, mentoring and formal training.
7. Assist with documentation improvements for the checkout function to aid in the training of other employees and improve product quality.
8. Demonstrate proficiency with engineering system performance prediction tools and assist with validation of these tools.
9. Successfully compete an engineering project as coordinated with engineering mentor.
10. Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned and always strives to follow all MTS policies.
Engineering:
1. Assist with documentation improvements for the checkout function to aid in the training of other employees and improve product quality.
2. Demonstrate proficiency with engineering system performance prediction tools and assist with validation of these tools.
3. Successfully complete an engineering project as coordinated with engineering mentor. Engineering project likely to include analysis, modeling, and design tasks to support the needs of the identified engineering project.
Physical Demands (US only)
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Compensation Information:
$26.30 - $35.60 per hour, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.
As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.