Engineering Technician

Description

SUMMARY:

This position is within Engine Starters and Engine Starting Systems group. This role will support product engineering, respectively product application, maintenance, product improvement and cost reduction activities.

To perform this job successfully, the selected individual(s) must be able to satisfactorily perform each of the essential duties and job responsibilities listed below. Additional details listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or or ability required to perform the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. 

BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS:

• Day Shift Monday-Friday
• Accrued Vacation
• Prorated Paid Time Off
• (9) Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• HSA/FSA
• Life Insurance
• AD&D
• 401k with Employer Match
• Employee Assistance Program

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conducts tests on      prototypes and finished products to ensure they meet design specifications.
• Performs dynamometer      lab or field tests, collects data, analyzes, and presents the results.
• Builds products or      prototypes for testing and evaluation purposes. 
• Troubleshoots and      analyzes product failures to determine the root cause and recommends      solutions.
• Under engineering      supervision, investigates and determines technical solutions for product issues      related to design, manufacturing, testing and quality.
• Leads projects managing      deadlines, ensuring the projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Prepare technical      reports and present findings to stakeholders (internal/external) 
• Works with teams      across the company, sales, quality, production, accounting to support the product      line.
• Installs, operates,      and maintains engineering equipment and software.
• Supports customer      requests and inquiries when needed.
• Performs any other      related duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

 REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience:      Minimum of 5 years in product engineering or development environment      related to heavy-duty equipment or powertrain applications. Basic      knowledge of internal combustion engines is desired but not mandatory.
• Education:      Associate's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent      experience.
• Technical Expertise:      Hands-on experience working in product development, testing, quality, and      manufacturing areas.
• Project Management:      Strong ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, ensuring adherence      to timelines. Familiarity with process improvement tools and root cause      analysis techniques.
• SolidWorks:      Proficiency in SolidWorks 
• Microsoft Office:      Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite for documentation and communication.
• Problem-Solving      Skills: Ability to apply technical/engineering knowledge and concepts      to solve practical problems. 
• Communication:      Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to      effectively collaborate with team members, vendors, and customers.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Occasional travel may be required for customer meetings, vendor visits, or testing activities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Primarily office work,      with occasional physical activity required for testing in the lab or      handling product samples.
• Regular communication      via email and phone.
• Alternating between standing and sitting      throughout the day
• Clarity of vision both near and far      (includes use of computers)
• Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or      otherwise working with the hand(s) 
• Lifting up to 80 lbs may be required 
• Reaching, pushing and pulling, below and      overhead 
• The ability to hear, understand, and      distinguish speech and/or other sounds (e.g., machinery alarms, medical      codes or alarms) 

REASONING ABILITY:

• Strong      judgment and decision-making skills are required to prioritize tasks and      ensure project deadlines are met.

 We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected characteristics.