Boat Test Technician - Hands-On Lab & Field Testing

Arc Boat Company; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 56,481 - 63,369; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Parental leave

PTO

Life and disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Relocation assistance

Professional development stipend

Job summary

Arc Boat Company is seeking a hands-on Test Technician to join the Test team at our Los Angeles manufacturing facility. You will design and run prototype tests, fabricate fixtures, and diagnose issues on boats while collaborating with test engineers to instrument setups.

The role demands strong reading of drawings, experience with instrumentation and data acquisition, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Expect travel and active field work near water and on-site laboratory environments.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a test/product development manufacturing environment.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision and a proactive mindset.
• Read and follow engineering drawings, electrical schematics, and work instructions.
• Experience with test instrumentation (accelerometers, strain gauges, load cells, transducers, microphones, voltage sensors, thermocouples, RTDs).
• Experience with data acquisition systems (National Instruments or Dewesoft).
• Experience using mechanical power tools and machining tools.
• Organized and quality oriented with attention to detail.
• Proficient computer skills, able to run test procedures, gather data, and provide results.
• Able to work well on a team with a positive attitude.
• Able to stand 6-10 hours per day and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Up to 25% travel.
• Need to be able to trailer a boat and eligible to drive for work.
• This is an active role that will require consistent physical activity as well as the ability to lift, push, and pull 50 lbs.
• Ability to go complete activities on the water.

Responsibilities

• Planning and designing prototype tests and procedures.
• Fabricating and assembling fixtures, test stands, and wire harnesses.
• Diagnosing, reporting, and repairing technical issues on prototype boats.
• Working alongside test engineers to build and instrument test setups.
• Overseeing and maintaining test facilities, assets, and prototypes to meet test schedules.
• Safely conduct bench tests in the lab and on-vehicle tests in the field to collect data.

Skills

Test engineering

Engineering drawings

Data acquisition

Instrumentation

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Tools

National Instruments

Dewesoft

Machining tools

3D printing

Job description

Arc Boat Company is seeking a hands-on Test Technician to join the Test team at our Los Angeles manufacturing facility. You will design and run prototype tests, fabricate fixtures, and diagnose issues on boats while collaborating with test engineers to instrument setups.

The role demands strong reading of drawings, experience with instrumentation and data acquisition, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Expect travel and active field work near water and on-site laboratory environments.