Engineering Technician III

West Coast Energy Systems; Whitewater (WI); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, dental and vision plans

Life and long-term disability benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Zusammenfassung

West Coast Energy Systems is seeking an Engineering Technician III to perform electrical, mechanical, and environmental tests on current and new product designs under close supervision. You will contribute to continuous improvement and ensure test requirements are defined and met.

Located onsite in Whitewater, WI, this first-shift role follows a 4-day/10-hour schedule and supports auditing, documentation, and cross-functional projects within a safety-conscious lab environment.

Qualifikationen

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 5 years of relevant work experience.
• Certification in UL, CSA or ASE preferred.
• ISO training preferred.
• Proficiency with welding, sheet metal shaping and machining.
• Experience managing projects or contributing to project teams.
• Experience with engine dynamometers or similar testing equipment.

Aufgaben

• Set up test equipment and products according to procedures.
• Test prototypes, existing, and competitor products for mechanical, electrical, environmental, and electromechanical functions per ISO 17025.
• Use measurement devices and interpret readings.
• Assemble and fabricate test equipment per blueprints.
• Follow bill of materials guidelines.
• Support manufacturing through troubleshooting and test-related documentation.
• Prepare formal and informal test reports.
• Assist with Engineering Laboratory audits and 5S programs.

Kenntnisse

Excel/Word proficiency

Project management

Communication

Self-motivation

Ausbildung

High School Diploma

ASE certification

UL/CSA certification

Tools

Engine dynamometers

Jobbeschreibung

We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most.

For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future.

Ready to Power a Smarter World with us?

The Engineering Technician III is responsible for performing electrical, mechanical, and environmental tests of current and new product designs under close supervision. Conducts continuous improvement activities to reduce the potential for product defects. Involved with problem identification, containment activities, action plan development and execution. Ensure that the test requirements for product testing and processes are defined and met.

This position will be located onsite in Whitewater, WI. This is a first shift position working a 4 Day 10hr schedule

Responsibilities

• Setup test equipment and products in proper sequence per testing procedures
• Perform tests on prototypes, existing, and competitor products for stated criteria involving mechanical, electrical, environmental, and electromechanical functions through ISO 17025 and Laboratory Scope of Operations
• Use various mechanical, electrical, and electronic measurement devices
• Accurately interpret and document scientific notation, temperature, pressure, and other measurements
• Assists in the assembly and fabrication of test equipment and prototype products per blueprint specifications
• Follow guidelines for bill of materials
• Support manufacturing through troubleshooting activities; Maintain test-related documentation in, and support administration of, database environment
• Prepare formal and informal test reports
• Assist with the Generac Engineering Laboratory Audit and organization 5S programs

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma
• 5 Years of relevant work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• UL, CSA, ASE certification.
• ISO training.
• Proficiency in welding, shaping sheet metal, mill or turning.
• Experience managing projects or participating in project teams.
• Experience using specialized equipment such as engine dynamometers.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Able to work non-standard or extended work hours when necessary.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Manage and participate in projects.
• Interpret blueprint and electrical schematics.
• Demonstrate self-motivation.
• Lead and complete projects within guidelines.
• Work effectively in a fast-pace, team environment.
• Communicate effectively through written and oral means.
• Demonstrate aptitude to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.
• Understand and apply advanced electrical techniques and theories.
• Demonstrate testing competence as required per ISO 17025 and the Laboratory Scope of Operations.
• Demonstrate understanding of quality concepts, continuous improvement, statistical techniques and preventative/corrective actions.
• Provide own basic set of tools.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 - 50 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Benefits

• This position includes a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans; life, long-term disability, flexible spending, and health savings accounts, accrued paid time off, 8 paid Holidays, opportunity for overtime and 401(k) retirement benefits.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.