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Develop and maintain documentation required for accreditation compliance and audits.\n\nEssential Functions\n\nManages and performs daily testing activities concerned with product development, design validation, and experimentation.\n\nDetermines conditions under which tests are to be conducted, and phases of test operations.\n\nBuilds and/or procures equipment and machines required to perform specific tests.\n\nConfers with engineering and technical personnel to resolve testing problems; provides input to help troubleshoot and/or resolve design or manufacturing issues.\n\nAnalyzes and interprets test data; prepares technical reports for use by engineering and management personnel.\n\nCoordinates outside source testing efforts.\n\nMaintains testing database, test records and documentation required for accreditation.\n\nDetermines applicable industry standard to ensure compliance.\n\nSupports purchasing with testing and evaluation of purchased items.\n\nPerforms product testing using weights, pulleys, and electronic load cells.\n\nPerforms other duties as assigned.\n\nRequired Qualifications\n\nHigh school diploma or equivalent with two years of additional college or technical training or equivalent experience.\n\nAbility to work independently with strong documentation and organizational skills.\n\nAbility to handle multiple projects with firm deadlines.\n\nHands-on mechanical testing 75%, documentation 25%.\n\nGeneral computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel.\n\nBasic knowledge of load cells, actuators, measuring tools, and pneumatics a plus.\n\nStrong mechanical aptitude required.\n\nAbility to fabricate test apparatus and components using conventional machine shop mills, lathes, etc. a plus.\n\nStrong Documentation Skills using Word or Excel.\n\nAbility to document and follow procedures, maintain records for auditing.\n\nExperience dealing with mechanical product testing a plus.\n\nKnowledge of ISO 17025 a plus.\n\nPhysical Requirements\nMust be able to lift up to 30 pounds to waist level, to frequently push and/or pull up to 30 pounds. 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