Equipment Validation Technician

Link Engineering Company
Plymouth, MI
Equipment Validation Technician Location Plymouth, MI : Equipment Validation Technician - Plymouth, MI Discover your potential. Pursue your passion. Link Engineering Company (LINK) is a premier designer and manufacturer of precision test equipment, we specialize in developing customized solutions for Automotive, Aviation, Off-Highway, Rail and Civil Engineering industries. We are headquartered in Plymouth, Michigan, and maintain testing laboratories, manufacturing, and support facilities around the globe. Established in 1935, we have been a family-owned company for generations, we treat our customers and employees as if they are part of our family. We set our employees up for success, as they are given constant opportunities to learn and develop new skills. As many of our team members have been with LINK for a generation or more, the LINK team is equipped with a wealth of knowledge, providing decades of hands-on experience and out-of-the box thinking to OEM's and suppliers everywhere. We are looking for a talented Equipment Validation Technician who will be responsible for performing the checkout, startup, and commissioning of industrial test stands and dynamometers and ensure that machines are calibrated and fully functional to meet Customer specifications. Main Responsibilities:
  • Perform functional checkout and performance verification for equipment.
  • Inspect and test all machine subsystems to ensure functionality as required.
  • Troubleshoot electro-mechanical, instrumentation and data acquisition systems following machine operational procedures.
  • Responsible for performing equipment calibration to ISO 17025 standards.
  • Update proper documentation in startup workbook to keep a record as required.
  • Perform checkout on Customer equipment upgrades to meet specifications.
  • Learn to update and test control systems utilizing ProLINK software.
  • Demonstrate machine operation to Customer at pre-acceptance process.
  • Ensure work is performed in a safe manner using all available safety equipment.
  • All other related duties as assigned.
  • Possess mental faculties consistent with performing the minimum requirements of the job.
  • Adhere and perform all duties aligned with the core values of the LINK Group organization, Can-Do Attitude, Courage, Commitment, Humility and Accountability.
Qualifications:
  • Associate Degree in Mechatronics, Industrial Electronics or a related engineering area; equivalent related work experience also acceptable in lieu of education.
  • High School Diploma.
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience commissioning and repairing industrial machines.
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
  • Exceptional troubleshooting skills with an emphasis on root cause analysis to determine causes of operating errors.
  • Moderate level of soldering and de-soldering skills.
  • Proven experience with writing or de-bugging existing software script style languages (a plus)
  • Fundamental knowledge of electrical principles.
  • Fundamental knowledge of relay logic, PLC control, various feedback sensors and transducers, AC and DC motor and drive controllers, pneumatic and hydraulic components, closed loop PID controls, and various electro-mechanical devices preferred.
  • Proven knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
  • Proven knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
  • Proven knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
  • Ability to identify alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Physical Requirements :
  • Ability to speak verbally, and read in English
  • Ability to walk.
  • Ability to see with corrective lenses.
  • Ability to hear.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to bend, stoop, crouch, reach, hand-eye coordination, and manual dexterity.
  • Ability to use a computer.
  • Able to work evenings and/or weekends as required.
  • Able to travel up to 10% domestically.
Hazards:
  • Normal hazards related to working in an office environment.
  • Normal hazards related to working in a manufacturing and testing environment.
  • Normal hazards related to road and air travel.
LINK is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. VEVRRA Federal Contractor. LINK is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an internet-based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows participating employees to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees in the United States. Accessibility for Applicants with Disabilities: If you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability please call 1-734-453-0800. Please provide your contact information and details about the posted position of interest. Only inquiries regarding assistance for those who need accommodation with the online application process due to a disability will be returned. Note to all Agencies / Direct Placement: LINK has a team of dedicated recruiters who are responsible for all hiring needs. Our practice is to partner and work with our approved vendors only and on an as-needed basis. LINK has identified and finalized our list of preferred vendors and the review process has been closed. We do not accept resumes from recruiting agencies that are not a preferred vendor, have not been authorized or approved by Corporate Recruiting to partner on a position and have not signed LINK's vendor agreement. Any resumes submitted from unapproved vendors will be considered unsolicited, and LINK will not be obligated to pay a referral fee.
Posted 2025-10-06

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