SURVEY JOB CODE: 8241-8244 FUNCTIONAL: Product Development
JOB TITLE: Engineering Technician SUBFUNCTIONAL: Design
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY:
Engineering Technician (Levels 1 through 4): Supports engineering activities such as design, test, check-out, modification, fabrication and assembly of prototype electro‑mechanical systems, experimental design circuitry or specialized test equipment. Applications may include analog, digital and/or video circuits, and logic systems. Works from schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, layouts or defined plans to perform testing, checkout and trouble-shooting functions. Performs operational test and fault isolation on systems and equipment. Assists in determining methods or actions to remedy malfunctions. Assists in the design, construction, test and check-out of test equipment. Uses manufacturing, test, development or diagnostic equipment, including, but not limited to, test programs oscilloscopes, signal generators and specialized test apparatus.
LEVELING REQUIREMENTS:
Level 1:
· SKILL: Acquires job skills and learns company policies and procedures to complete routine tasks.
· JOB COMPLEXITY: Works on assignments that are routine in nature, requiring limited judgment. Has little or no role in decision-making.
· SUPERVISION: Normally receives detailed instructions on all work. Works under close supervision.
· EXPERIENCE: Typically requires a minimum of 0 - 1 year of related experience.
Level 2:
· SKILL: Applies acquired job skills and company policies and procedures to complete assigned tasks.
· JOB COMPLEXITY: Works on assignments that are semiroutine in nature but recognizes the need for occasional deviation from accepted practice.
· SUPERVISION: Normally follows established procedures on routine work; requires instructions only on new assignments.
· EXPERIENCE: Typically requires a minimum of 1 - 2 years of related experience.
Level 3:
· SKILL: Has substantial understanding of the job, and applies knowledge and skills to complete a wide range of tasks.
· JOB COMPLEXITY: Works on assignments that are moderately difficult, requiring judgment in resolving issues or in making recommendations.
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SUPERVISION: Normally
receives little instruction on daily work, general instructions on newly
introduced assignments.
· EXPERIENCE: Typically requires a minimum of 2 - 4 years of related experience.
Level 4:
· SKILL: As a skilled specialist, completes tasks in creative and effective ways.
· JOB COMPLEXITY: Works on assignments requiring considerable judgment and initiative. Understands implications of work and makes recommendations for solutions.
· SUPERVISION: Determine methods and procedures on new assignments. May provide guidance to other nonexempt personnel.
· EXPERIENCE: Typically requires a minimum of 4 - 6 years of related experience.