Onsite: 72 Spring Ln. Farmington, CT

IMI plc

IMI plc is at the forefront of delivering motion and fluid control technologies that create a more sustainable world, improving the quality of life for our customers and communities and ultimately delivering our purpose of Breakthrough Engineering for a Better World.

Comprising of three specialist divisions: IMI Precision Engineering,IMI Critical Engineering, and IMI Hydronic Engineering, each is focused on collaborating with our customers to develop innovative solutions that solve their challenges and push the boundaries in our industry. Our one big team work fairly and effectively but most importantly together to ensure we maintain the foundations that have enabled IMI’s success through its 150-year heritage.

Role Overview

Under limited supervision, the incumbent provides technical support in the design, development, debugging/testing, and assembly of new or existing products.

Work Location: Onsite: 72 Spring Lane, Farmington, CT

Key Responsibilities

• Defines and conducts engineering experiments and tests, collects test data, reduces the data, and writes final reports summarizing the experiments and tests to meet an established schedule. Includes off-site testing.

• Develops and documents new test methods and plans.

• Responsible for ensuring test methods meet all applicable internal and external specifications and standards.

• Assembles new product prototypes for engineering evaluation, life testing, or customer evaluation.Prototypes must meet all specifications required by the engineer and must be completed within an established time frame.

• Performs detailed troubleshooting and problem analysis of product or process.

• Designs fixtures required for product verification and validation testing.

• Recommends improvement to the test lab, this includes the maintenance and operation of the equipment in the lab, equipment planning, cleanliness and neatness, procuring supplies, tooling/fixture storage, and training.

• Prioritizes and schedules testing and to optimize lab performance.

• Actively pursues continuous improvement of the test lab.

• Helps develop procedures and processes that result in more reliable designs, more designs that can be manufactured, and techniques that enable designs to be brought to market more quickly.

• Effectively communicates information to co-workers, customers, and suppliers which they require to do their jobs.

• 100% attendance of all provided HSE training sessions

• Participate in all provided HSE training.

• Recognize and report hazards.

• Continually seek ways to improve personal performance related to Health, Safety and Environmental protection.

• Performance other tasks as required.

Critical Competencies for Success

**Education and Experience**

• Bachelor degree in a technical field and minimum of 1 year applicable experience in test lab or comparable setting OR a minimum of 10 years of applicable experience in a test lab or comparable setting.

Skills and Competencies

• Working knowledge of pneumatics and electronics and laboratory equipment including pressurized air sources and delivery systems, pressure and flow measurement equipment and electronic measuring devices.

• Working knowledge of measurement tools including micrometers, calipers, digital readout devices and multi-meters.Working knowledge of shop equipment including lathes, mills and hand tools

• Proficient in shop mathematics including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, algebra, geometry, and trigonometry is required.Knowledge of statistics, reliability analysis, and design of experiments. Reliability and Confidence testing calculations based on Weibull analysis

• Proficient in mechatronics setup, LabVIEW, Automation, Datalogging, Programming to run automated test setups, troubleshooting existing mechatronics equipment and programs

• Ability to handle tasks in an environment that can be stressful at times.Accept responsibility for assignments and have the tenacity to drive these assignments to successful conclusion.

• Positively communicate with customers internally and externally to address their needs promptly and follow through on commitments.

• Ability to write technical reports, business correspondence, and procedures.

• Ability to effectively present information in terms of test reports, presentations, analysis and respond to questions from subordinates, peers, managers, and customers.

• Knowledge of Quality system and standards.

Computers and Technology

• Ability to use industry standard personal computers (PCs) and PC applications including Excel, Power Pointand Word.

• Must be able to perform effective searches on the internet for procurement of test fixture supplies.

• Knowledge of DAQ Data Collection system is highly desirable.

• Knowledge of Commercial Vehicle, Rail, Industrial Automation systems and applications is desired.

• Knowledge of electrical theory and applications.

What IMI can offer you:

At IMI, one of our top priorities is to create an inclusive culture of health. We strive to remove barriers to care (whether that be physical or financial) and in doing so, we offer choice for all your health and wellbeing needs.

See below for a general overview of our amazing perks and benefits:

• Multiple health plans to choose from: HMO, PPO, and High Deductible Health Plans with a low-cost share
• Full suite of voluntary benefits to tap into, including but not limited to: Pet insurance, critical illness insurance, concierge services, legal insurance, commuter benefits (if applicable), and home & auto insurance.
• Employer contribution for Health Savings Account, and in many cases free virtual telemedicine, and teletherapy.
• Best-in-class 401K plan with zero vesting and up to 6% contribution matching.
• Mental Health and wellness programs to support you and your family.
• Short & long-term disability as well as basic life insurance at 2x your basic salary at no cost to the employee.
• Free financial advisors, webinars, and classes through Charles Schwab.

**Benefits plans change year over year, but we have guiding principles in place to ensure our employees have the tools and resources available to stay connected and up to date**

Health & Safety:

The physical demands described within the Key Duties & Responsibilities section of this job description are required to perform the essential functions of this position.Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.Please contact your local HR representative to discuss the specific Work Conditions and Physical Requirements of this role.

Health, Safety, and Environmental Duties – At IMI we are all personally committed to protecting our people, minimizing our impact to the environment, the communities we operate in and our company. All members of our workforce have the duty to ensure the health, safety and welfare of themselves, others, and the environment. Every employee is expected to follow all HSE operating procedures, also to challenge any observed behaviours or unsafe acts.

Code of Ethics:

IMI requires the highest standard of ethics in all business dealings, particularly with customers, suppliers, advisors, employees, and the authorities. In accordance with the IMI Way: Our Code of Responsible Business.

**Changes to This Job Description:**

IMI may amend this job description in whole or part at any time.

IMI is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.

You should be proficient in:

• Lean Manufacturing Principles
• Six Sigma Experience
• ISO 9001 Certification Experience
• High-level Operations Analysis
• Quality Control Data Analysis
• Engineering Degree
• Measuring LTIR (Lost Time injury Rates)
• Root Cause Analysis
• Process Development

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• SCADA
• ERP Software
• Quality Control Software

Salary info:

$35 - $40 / hr