Controls Technician jobs at Parker Hannifin - 3120 jobs

Parker Hannifin Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century, we've enabled engineering breakthroughs that make energy cleaner, transportation safer, medical treatments more effective, and manufacturing more efficient. With empowered team members in more than 40 countries, Parker serves customers across aerospace & defense, energy, HVAC & refrigeration, in-plant & industrial equipment, off-highway and transportation. Our scale is global, but our purpose is personal. We enable breakthroughs that improve lives, strengthen communities and create a brighter future. Our Purpose - Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow - comes to life through our people-first culture where teamwork drives performance, inclusion fuels innovation and growth is encouraged. This environment fosters collaboration and empowers team members from engineering and manufacturing to finance, supply chain, human resources, information technology and beyond. By combining deep expertise with an entrepreneurial spirit, we help customers succeed in markets that demand performance, reliability, and sustainability. As we look to the future, Parker is advancing initiatives in energy efficiency and sustainability while developing the next generation of talent and leaders to engineer a better tomorrow. This is an on-site position in our Aerospace facility located in Elyria, Ohio. This position is subject to meeting U.S. Export Compliance and/or U.S. Government Contracting Citizenship eligibility requirements. Position Summary: With minimal supervision, responsible for any combination of engineering technical duties which require a high degree of accuracy in one or more of the following functions: Dynamics, Electronic, Mechanical, Calibration, Operations Support and Fabrication. The primary focus will be building test stand and test stand equipment; calibrating test stands, test stand standardization, automation of test stands, test stand safety and training technicians as required. This position will support Engineering Lab testing and equipment as needed. Essential Functions: * Ability to read and understand customer specifications and perform the testing required. * Designs/Sets-up/Performs a variety of tests according to customer specifications and requirements. * Possess the ability to work independently. * Ability to read and understand customer specifications and perform the testing required. * Support high performance team and lean initiatives. DYNAMICS Assist in the set-up and testing of digital sine/random and shock test equipment including accelerometers, centrifuge, oscilloscopes, hookups, oscillographs and following well defined verbal and written instructions, MIL-STD-810 and engineering procedures. Demonstrate a basic understanding of standards with respect to dynamic testing. ELECTRONIC Construction of electronic and electromechanical assemblies. Layout, assemble cables, wire chassis, and circuit boards based on drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams/lists, and/or verbal instructions. Perform limited testing of electronic circuits using standard and specialized electronic test equipment following well defined verbal and written instructions. Demonstrate an understanding of electronic principles. MECHANICAL Set-up and operate basic hydraulic and pneumatic test equipment. Assemble component parts based on assembly drawings. Construct test set-ups and perform testing based on test documents, written and/or verbal instructions. Demonstrate an understanding of fluid power systems. CALIBRATION Demonstrates ability and learns to set-up calibration test conditions interpreting calibration procedures, engineering specifications, schematics, or related documents. Demonstrates basic knowledge of electronic principles and calibration requirements per National and International Standards. OPERATIONS SUPPORT Assists with maintenance on a fluid, hydraulic and pneumatic functional systems and investigations into customer reports of technical product or service problems. Provide on-site technical assistance to repair, replace, overhaul or take other corrective action on internal test equipment. Maintains performance and maintenance service records. Ensures accuracy of work instructions and engineer approved documents. FABRICATION With general supervision, employee must be capable in the use of tools, fixtures and gages. Set up and operate many types of machine tools including CNC machines. Plan and fabricate tooling, fixtures and gages. Hold close tolerance and thoroughly understands B/P dimensioning requirements. Maybe required to informally inspect others work. Familiarity and usage of various materials and material conditions including aluminum, stainless steel, tool steels, plastic, heat-treating, soldering, brazing and welding. May be required to purchase, store and manage materials and hardware for the purpose for fabricating product. ALL SPECIALTIES Utilize hand tools and power tools. Maintain up-to-date data and log books on each project. Interface with employees from other functional areas, i.e., design engineering, manufacturing, quality control and suppliers. Assist less experienced personnel. Perform other related responsibilities. Qualifications: * High school degree or GED required. * Associate degree in engineering, or two-year technical school degree preferred. * 8 years related experience, trade or military training, or demonstrated ability to perform described responsibilities. * Demonstrated ability to read engineering drawings, sketches, schematics and procedures. * Able to select appropriate procedures, techniques, tools and equipment. * Proficient in reading and understanding blueprints, route sheets and test specifications. * Perform basic mathematical calculations, as well as demonstrate effective verbal, written and basic computer skills. * Possess strong mechanical reasoning. * Able to train less experienced team members. * Able to implement and effectively apply lean initiatives. * Possess effective interpersonal communication skills, as well as the ability to work in a team environment. * Able to interpret reports and use standard business software applications. * Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to favorably pass a visual acuity exam (which includes far vision, near vision and color perception) * Ability to effectively demonstrate team member competencies and participate in goal setting, performance feedback and self-development activities. * Ability to perform duties of physical demand, required to lift up to 50 pounds. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: * Fundamental knowledge of any combination of engineering technical functions in one or more of the following functions: Dynamics, Electronic, Mechanical, Calibration, Fabrication, and Customer Support. * Demonstrated ability to read engineering drawings, sketches, schematics and procedures. * Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations. * Personal and hand tools may be required. * Must demonstrate effective verbal, written and interpersonal skills. * Ability to work effectively with others and be a participative team player. * General knowledge of continuous improvement principles and techniques. * Ability to use standard business applications software and specialized data analysis tools. * Ability to work on problems of fundamental scope and complexity. * Ability to research and analyze data and develop recommendations or resolve problems. * Ability to work with direction and instruction regarding the scope of assignments; determining priority and order of assignments; and use considerable discretion in selection procedures and techniques. * Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draws valid conclusions. * Ability to effectively demonstrate team member competencies and participate in goal setting, performance feedback, and self-development activities. * May require appropriate solder certification. Additional Comments: The essential functions have been provided as examples of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The Company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position. Equal Employment Opportunity Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. 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