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 effortsSetup and operate accelerometers, microphones, and data acquisition systemsAnalyze 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 durabilityAnalyze 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 testersExecute GD&T inspections to validate dimensional accuracy and manufacturing tolerancesDevelop 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 field3+ years of experience in an engineering lab or testing environment, preferably in product developmentProficiency in a least one of the following disciplines: sound/vibration testing equipment, material characterization, and mechanical testingHands-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 specificationsExcellent 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 dataFamiliarity with high-speed cameras and advanced measurement techniques such as Digital Image Correlation (DIC)Background in automated testing and scripting for data processing