Job Description
Job Title: Test Technician I Location: Oshkosh, WI 54902 Bill Rate: 60 Duration: 80 days Note : US Citizen only. Traveling: 10%-depending on support needed with travel to South Carolina. CDL license preferred but not required. Interview: 1st Teams, 2nd Onsite tour. Summary Of Job The Technician will support senior technicians and engineers in testing vehicles and parts/components, performing configuration changes and repairs of vehicles and test stands, and following appropriate engineering procedures, standards, and specifications. This role may also provide support in the fabrication and assembly of vehicles and related systems/sub-systems. The objective is to validate new product designs as part of new product development as well as resolve issues on sustaining products. The Technician is expected to provide exemplary support technical support to the customers of Corporation and Test and Development. Must-have/Required Skills Associates Degree/Engineering/Machinery & Heavy Equipment Mechanical-Automotive-agricultural background Technical Diploma with three (3) years of experience in engineering or equivalent* Ability to travel 10% Ability to adapt to a fast pace environment Detail oriented Verbal and written communication skills Nice-to-have Skills Associate’s degree with three (3) years of experience in engineering or equivalent* Certified Welder (CW) (internal certification required at Commercial segment) Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings Knowledge of automotive and mechanical terms A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or a Telehandler and AWP operator license Mechanic tool set and tool box (required at Defense segment) Key Responsibilities And Duties Conduct testing of prototypes and current products to determine capabilities of vehicles/systems and conformance to specifications and/or regulations in partnership with engineers and senior level technicians Test and record data using operational knowledge of vehicle systems (electrical pneumatic, hydraulic) using manual entry and data acquisition Troubleshoot systems, perform basic failure analysis and follow detailed test procedures Assemble, disassemble, and fabricate complex/customized parts, mechanical structures and test stands/fixtures in partnership with engineers and senior level technicians Maintain a safe work environment, adhere to all safety procedures during all aspects of job performance which includes regular exposure to personal and physical hazards Operate heavy equipment/machinery or drive vehicles as required for the purposes of testing or material handling Determine appropriate test instruments for product testing Plan and schedule daily activities to complete assignments in their order of priority to make effective use of time and ensure projects are being completed within identified timeline Communicate effectively and work cross functionally to resolve technical problems including the ability to provide constructive feedback to all levels of the organization Interpret and execute written/verbal directions and instructions Additional Notes Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, government regulations and procedure manuals Physical Demands: Frequent Standing, Walking/Running, Reaching, Driving, Bending/Kneeling, Hearing, Talking, Visual, Manual Dexterity; Occasional Climbing, Typing, Fine Dexterity, Lifting/Carrying and Pushing/Pulling up to 50lbs.; Seldom Sitting, Upper Extremity Repetitive Motion Note: equivalent equates approximately four (4) years of on the job experience to one (1) year of formal education