Application and Validation Technician

Excellent opportunity for a hands-on technical professional to coordinate application and validation testing for both customer projects and research and development initiatives. As an international leader in surface treating and cap sealing technology Enercon expertly matches our equipment designs with our customer application requirements. In this role you’ll collaborate with engineering, sales, and marketing teams, while carrying out design, research, prototyping, testing, and documentation to ensure our customers’ success. This is your unique opportunity to join a family-owned business celebrating its 50^th Anniversary in our New Corporate Headquarters. Enjoy working for a financially stable company that takes care of its employees, provides a friendly work environment, and rewards employees with generous profit sharing and bonus programs. Apply now to join our winning team!

General Summary

• The Application & Validation Technician is a hands-on position that will serve the role of technical support on customer and development projects, including design, research, prototyping, testing, and documentation. The successful candidate will collaborate directly with engineering, sales and marketing teams.

Core Functions and Responsibilities 

• Execute test plans for customer applications and samples.
  • Review and coordinate with Engineering, sales department and customers to ensure requests are understood and include the required information
  • Utilize creative thinking to evaluate customer samples in order to provide customers with the most effective and efficient solution for their application
  • Coordinate, schedule and conduct (as needed) test plans in multiple labs
• Participate in and support the following project activities:
  • Prototyping and testing of concept designs and initial engineering builds
  • Design and product verification, validation, and usability testing
  • Research new materials and methods of testing and development
• Provide application and validation support of customer service efforts to Sales and Service/Repair teams as needed.
• Prepare Reports, proposals and technical manuals for use by sales and marketing teams.
• Devise testing methods to evaluate the effects of various conditions on particular materials.
• Research design options and perform experiments to determine potential design feasibility.
• Review product documentation for accuracy including documentation intended for customer use.
• Provide application support of customer service efforts to Sales and Service/Repair teams.
• Performs other duties as required. Responsibilities include, but are not necessarily limited to, the tasks listed on this job description

Education and Experience

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each core function satisfactorily. The duties above are typically fulfilled through obtaining a Bachelor’s Degree (B.S.) in Material Science or a 2-year Associate’s Degree and equivalent experience

Additional Knowledge, Skills, or Qualifications

• Hands on knowledge of equipment and machinery used for production and general manufacturing, electrical, and mechanical principles
• Experience with SolidWorks and AutoCAD helpful and preferred
• Ability to operate independently with a small amount of supervision and motivation to meet or exceed deadlines and an adaptability to find solutions to unique projects

Enercon Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Reasonable Accommodations will be made for qualified employees with disabilities.