Technician (m/f/d) Testing - Ballistic testing

Mehler Protection; Fulda; Vor Ort; EUR 20.000 - 40.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading protective equipment company in Fulda is seeking a qualified individual for a full-time role in ballistic testing. Responsibilities include the execution and documentation of tests, maintenance of equipment, and ensuring safety protocols. Candidates should have technical training and experience with test benches, alongside strong responsibility and safety awareness. Very good German language skills are required, with basic English knowledge beneficial. The company offers a good working atmosphere and opportunities for professional development.

Leistungen

Company pension plan with employer contributions

Health promotion opportunities

Free employee parking spaces

Qualifikationen

• Experience in ballistic testing is an advantage.
• Knowledge of materials engineering, measurement technology, weapons or pyrotechnics preferred.

Aufgaben

• Prepare, execute, evaluate, and document ballistic tests.
• Maintain test benches and evaluate test data to ensure quality.
• Follow safety precautions and compliance regulations.
• Record and analyze results, keeping logs and documentation.
• Assist with calibration and optimization of testing technology.
• Collaborate with development and quality assurance departments.

Kenntnisse

Experience with (electro-)mechanical test benches

High responsibility and safety awareness

Good communication skills in German

Basic knowledge of English

Ausbildung

Completed technical training

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Company: Mehler Vario System GmbH

Location: Fulda

Type: full-time

Responsibilities

• You will be responsible for the technical preparation, execution, evaluation, and documentation of ballistic tests on protective systems (e.g., body armor, ballistic components) in the company's own test bench. In addition to the safe and precise execution of the tests, you will be responsible for the regular maintenance of the test benches as well as the maintenance and evaluation of the test data to ensure product quality and approval.
• You will prepare the test benches or shooting ranges and set them up for ballistic testing in accordance with the applicable standards. Handling ammunition and propellant powder will be part of your daily tasks.
• When conducting ballistic testing, you will be responsible for safety precautions and compliance with all legal and internal company regulations.
• You will record the conditions and events, evaluate the test results, keep test logs and documentation, and perform error analysis in the event of deviations and irregularities.
• You will be responsible for the maintenance, care, and monitoring of the testing and measurement technology and will assist with calibration and optimization.
• You will work closely with the development and quality assurance departments as well as external approval bodies.

Your profile

• You have completed technical training and have experience in working with (electro-)mechanical test benches.
• You have an impeccable reputation and possess a very high level of responsibility and safety awareness, as well as a careful, structured, and documentation-oriented approach to your work.
• Experience in ballistic testing and additional knowledge of materials engineering, measurement technology, weapons or pyrotechnics would be an advantage.
• You have very good German language skills and a basic knowledge of English.

Why us?

• A good working atmosphere and development opportunities in a growing and innovative medium-sized company.
• Room for innovation and taking on responsibility.
• Company pension plan with government support and employer contributions.
• Health promotion opportunities, e.g., job bike.
• Central location - just a few minutes' walk from downtown Fulda.
• Summer parties, company celebrations, winter grilling, and more.
• Good connections to public transportation.
• Free employee parking spaces.