• Coordinate and operate the Development Engineering test lab facility, including capital improvement planning and maintaining inventory of consumables.
• Establish and direct the 5S + Safety program, including periodic audits and corrective actions.
• Plan and conduct the calibration program for all lab instruments, keeping all instruments current, and coordinating calibration timing with active development work to minimize disruptions.
• Assemble and test new product breadboards and prototypes during the development process.
• Conduct verification and validation tests with the design engineers on prototypes and pre-production samples (including power conversion designs), including functional tests, stress tests, and accelerated life tests.
• Provide required support to UL/CSA/CE qualification testing. Including limited travel to external test locations in the field to provide support for set-up and initial testing of prototype sample equipment.
• Write reports to document tests performed, including charts, graphs and schematics to illustrate the product's operating characteristics and deviations from design specifications.
• Ensure compliance with all safety and work rules and regulations; ensure the maintenance of department housekeeping standards.
• Provide other required support to the new product development engineering team.
• Participate on cross-functional teams to ensure the continuous, on-going improvement of processes, methods, productivity and quality, while reducing costs.
• Maintain technical competency and remain current in technology and changes in the industry.

• Demonstrated experience and ability to read electrical schematics and test electronics circuits.
• Experience with electronics lab equipment, including, but not limited to meters, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, function generators, and spectrum analyzers preferred.
• Proficiency in soldering, including fine-pitch, surface-mount circuit components preferred.
• Independent and willing to take responsibility and ownership of projects and facilities.
• Team player: effectively build and maintain working relationships; demonstrate ability and willingness to cooperate and collaborate with others to achieve positive results.
• Ability to meet critical deadlines, incorporating solid time-management skills.
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively verbally and in writing.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Associates degree or military training in electronics, or two years of college in a related field
• 7+ of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Preferred electrician experience.
• 5+% local travel to test prototypes.

• Experience with computer tools for documenting test results (email, word processor, spreadsheet).
• Experience with automating routine tests to allow continuous, unattended testing during development (for example, PLC-driven test fixtures and possible LabView).

Columbus McKinnon is a leading worldwide designer, manufacturer and marketer of intelligent motion solutions that move the world forward and improve lives by efficiently and ergonomically moving, lifting, positioning and securing materials. Key products include hoists, crane components, precision conveyor systems, rigging tools, light rail workstations and digital power and motion control systems. We are focused on commercial and industrial applications that require the safety and quality provided by our superior design and engineering know-how. Columbus McKinnon is a publicly traded company that has been in business for almost 150 years - proud of our heritage, where we come from, and where we're going. As Columbus McKinnon grows globally, so does our need for driven and inspired employees. Join our winning team!

Columbus McKinnon Corporation promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other Federal or State legally-protected classes. We also value the safety of all associates and work hard to maintain a Drug Free Workplace.