Mechanical Engineering Technician

• Design and author authentic technician workflow tasks that reflect real-world challenges, including test setup, instrumentation, data collection, and failure diagnosis.
• Source, synthesize, and construct technical datasets (such as test logs, calibration records, sensor outputs, and failure reports) derived from actual lab or production scenarios.
• Define accurate solution pathways, including the interpretation of test data and informed next-step recommendations.
• Develop rigorous, 35+ item grading rubrics to evaluate technical skills in instrumentation logic, data interpretation, and failure analysis, usable by AI and domain experts alike.
• Document detailed technical procedures, observations, and diagnostic findings with high precision and clarity.
• Ensure all evaluation tasks meet the complexity and realism standards representative of professional practice, surpassing simplified textbook examples.

• Minimum 4 years of hands-on experience in lab, test, or production environments within mechanical engineering technology.
• Associate degree or recognized trade credential in mechanical engineering technology or related discipline.
• Extensive experience with instrumentation, sensors, data acquisition systems, and prototype testing workflows.
• Demonstrated ability to perform in-depth technical documentation of test procedures, outcomes, and failure modes.
• Strong analytical skills for interpreting complex datasets and diagnosing equipment or process failures.
• Familiarity with technical documentation formats, such as CSVs, spreadsheets, PDFs, and other relevant files.
• Comfort working independently, contributing to remote projects, and aligning deliverables with high technical standards.

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