Engineering Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Join a growing company that appreciates its team! Willing to look at those with light experience or new grads to groom! West Cleveland suburb.

SUMMARY:

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.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience : Minimum of 1 year 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.