Description

GENERAL SUMMARY

This position of Engineering Technician is responsible for providing direct support to the engineering function and related product development activities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

· Fabricate and assemble mechanical components. Also assembles machinery which can contain a variety of powertrain components such as engines, electric motors and controls, fluid power components and mechanical drives.

· Perform fabrication and welding activities of new products and modifications to existing models.

· Perform testing on experimental models and components in the process of research and development, to determine acceptable standards of performance.

· Occasional travel to offsite locations to test equipment or rectify customer's issues.

· Design and build test fixtures.

· Assist Manufacturing in the design and development of welding and assembly fixtures.

· Make constructive recommendations as to product performance for quality control and reliability purposes. May test competitive products and evaluate as necessary.

· Instruct and assist production personnel on new product assembly and modifications to existing products.

· Perform various assignments associated with the service or repair of new and existing equipment.

· Work with minimum supervision and direction on regular assignments and closely with engineers on new products.

· Must be familiar with manufacturers' specs and is required to use test equipment and hand tools.

· Consult with engineers to resolve problems concerning operation and maintenance.

· Oversee Quality Department activities and personnel providing training, feedback, and coaching in all aspects of QA.

· Adhere to the Company Core Values: Performance Driven, Quality In All We Do, Act With Integrity And Professionalism, Collaborative Continuous Improvement, Be Safe, and Impress the Customer.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school desired, 9 month Welding Certificate desired, or 2 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as engineering drawings, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Ability to work with basic mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Ability to work with the Microsoft Suite, including proficiency in Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word. Experience with ERP and Engineering Software.

9 month Welding Certificate desired but not mandatory.

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