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Assist with general facility upkeep.\nMaintain a limited inventory of materials, parts and supplies necessary for testing operations.\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams, including R&D engineering, manufacturing engineering and quality teams to drive product improvements and resolve technical issues.\nCompetencies:\nBasic understanding of electrical principles and testing methodologies. Or the ability to learn quickly.\nExcellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.\nStrong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.\nAbility to interpret design drawings and electrical schematics.\nAbility to follow written and verbal work instructions and procedures.\nExcellent problem-solving skills and an ability to troubleshoot technical issues.\nStrong mechanical aptitude with an ability to assemble, disassemble and modify equipment with limited instruction using a variety of hand and power tools.\nExperience fabricating metal parts using press brakes, shears, and forming/bending machines is preferred.\nExperience with safely loading, unloading and handling large equipment and machinery using sit-down lift trucks.\nExcellent computer skills and an ability to quickly learn new software tools and systems. 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