Test Technician

Description:

Test Technicians help perform QA for prototype vehicles and/or prototype components in the Test & Development group. This is not a production role. These positions are to help test new designs and design improvements to scissor lifts and other similar construction equipment.

Candidate will be "hands-on" testing heavy equipment. 70% of their day will consist of testing hydraulics and electronics. There is a lot of variety in this role. No one specializes and everyone takes on tasks as they're allocated by management. Under the supervision of a Test Engineer, individual will perform the following tasks to verify performance and validate the machine and components to Internal Standard Test Procedures and External Standards.

• Install various types of Instrumentation (pressure ports, temperatures, displacements, speed etc) as well as the data acquisition system

• Operate test machines in accordance with Internal Standard Test Procedures and External Standards.

• Communicate and record any machine issues encountered during build.

• Support the Test and Development process improvement activities.

• Perform tests of systems and components to assure proper. The focus is on hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems aside from the internal components of the power unit (motor)

• Troubleshooting systems, perform basic failure analysis, and follow detailed test procedures

• Will fabricate test fixtures, including establishing appropriate instrumentation, test sequence and procedures.

• Will routinely work with a data acquisition system

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

Qualifications:

• Can be entry-level, but need to have proven mechanical aptitude and interest in electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems troubleshooting

• Mechanical experience combined with modern troubleshooting/diagnostics systems may be sufficient (ie diesel, automotive, heavy equipment mechanic or similar)

• Ability to read blueprints and schematics

• Proven ability to use MS Office and write documentation

• Must have a GED or High School Diploma

• Okay with heights

Nice To Have Experience:

• Experience troubleshooting complete systems; including hydraulic pumps, cooling systems, etc

• Experience with a Data Acquisition system or similar testing

• Experience on any equipment that is moving (i.e. farm equipment, forklifts, heavy equipment)

• AS Degree or trade school for electrical technology or mechanical systems or similar

• Test set-up experience

• Electronic testing and troubleshooting

• CDL Class A

Experience Level:

Entry Level

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