What are the responsibilities and job description for the Test Technician position at Musco Sports Lighting?
Test Technician
At Musco, the industry-leader in sports lighting, our motto is, “We Make It Happen.” There is a can do, innovative spirit here. We are problem solvers, always up for the next challenge. While our headquarters are in Oskaloosa, Iowa, we are a global company, providing lighting solutions at stadiums, arenas and venues in more than 125 countries.
The Musco Research and Development Team is currently seeking a Test Technician to work from our Oskaloosa office. This position will focus on the setup, conducting, and record product testing/research for Musco Engineering. If you’re solutions-focused, detail-oriented, and a strong communicator, we look forward to hearing from you. More details about the role are below.
Who is Musco?
Musco is the global leader in sports and large area lighting solutions. We believe work should be fun – at Musco, you are part of world-class projects ranging from the London Stadium to the New Orleans Saints Mercedes-Benz Superdome to Iowa State University’s Hilton Coliseum, to major transportation hubs, to your local Little League stadium. Our Team-first culture enables us to envision, create, refine, and guarantee the best lighting systems. We are forward thinking, always striving to create the next generation of technology. A privately held company since 1976, our supportive and caring culture is based on relationships and creating value. If you’d like to work with a Team that appreciates you, and is invested in your future, Musco may be a great fit for you.
What does Musco offer?
At Musco we offer opportunities for meaningful work at a company you can be proud of. That includes supporting learning through on-the-job experiences and options to develop and grow through different roles within your organization. We value our Team Members and support a work-life balance with flexibility for you to volunteer in your community, attend family activities, or to simply have time to do the things you enjoy.
In addition, we offer:
- Health insurance – comprehensive plans with low out-of-pocket costs
- Generous paid time off benefits
- Profit sharing – up to 20% of eligible compensation annually
- 4% 401K match – immediately vested
- 100% paid Team Member premiums for life insurance and short-term disability insurance
What does Musco do?
We make a difference in your hometown and on the world stage through innovative lighting and field solutions. We do so all while working to reduce glare and protect the night sky. Musco is proud to partner with the International Dark Sky Association in offering efficient lighting solutions that help minimize light pollution. In addition, we believe helping others is a priority. If giving back is important to you, learn more about Musco’s Mini-Pitch System™ Solution in partnership with the U.S. Soccer Foundation where we’ve helped youth in underserved areas have access to more recreational opportunities.
What you will do as a Test Technician:
- Conduct floodlight photometry using Musco’s Type A and Type C goniophotometers
- Conduct and monitor life testing using Musco’s fixture testing room
- Conduct lamp testing using Musco’s test cage and integrating sphere
- Setup and conduct testing at Musco’s test field
- Conduct other Musco testing requirements
- Maintain test equipment. Keep calibrations up to date
- Maintain testing labs. Includes white room, black rooms, fixture testing room, engineering lab, test cage, and test field
- Create, organize, and maintain testing documents
- Maintain engineering samples
- Assist in other R&D activities (building prototypes, testing)
What you need to be successful:
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical degree preferred
- Basic test and measurement knowledge
- Basic electrical knowledge
- Basic lighting, photometry knowledge
- General computer knowledge
- Strong organization skills
- Strong communication skills
At Musco, we make it happen and want you to be a part of it.
Join Musco where we are Team first, where possibilities come to life, and where we work on local and global solutions that matter. Together “We Make It Happen” – we invite you to apply at musco.com/careers. Stay connected with us on social media to learn more about the Musco Team.
Experience
Preferred- 5 year(s): Product Testing
Education
Preferred- Associate Degree or better in Electronics Engineering
Behaviors
Preferred- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Motivations
Preferred- Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Salary : $60,200 - $76,200
