Engineering technician III, Maintenance

Fox Factory, Inc.; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401k with employer matching

Job summary

FOX Factory is seeking an engineer-in-prototyping to support R&D efforts in our Georgia facility. You will perform builds, teardowns, and data collection, while communicating results to engineering teams to drive improvements in shock absorber prototypes.

Requirements include HS diploma or technical AA, 3+ years in automotive shock prototyping, ability to use machine tools, and willingness to travel. We offer competitive compensation and a broad benefits package including medical, dental, vision

Qualifications

• HS diploma or AA from a technical discipline, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of automotive shock absorber prototyping or similar.
• Proficiency in reading engineering drawings and specifications.
• Experience with data acquisition/analysis and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Perform builds and teardowns and prepare reports to support R&D testing.
• Collect, record, summarize and maintain data and communicate findings to engineering.
• Maintain shop organization and cleanliness.
• Lead laboratory testing as assigned.
• Organize and support offsite field testing with engineering.
• Follow current processes and drive changes to increase efficiency.
• Contribute to R&D through builds and tuning efforts.
• Work safely in accordance with Fox policies.

Skills

Data acquisition

Data analysis

Engineering drawings interpretation

MS Office

Willing to travel

Education

HS diploma or AA degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Lathe

Mill

Saws

Job description

What We Do

FOX Factory designs, engineers, manufactures and markets performance-defining products and systems for customers worldwide. Our premium brand, performance-defining products and systems are used primarily on bicycles, side‑side vehicles, on‑road vehicles with and without off‑road capabilities, off‑road vehicles and trucks, all‑terrain vehicles, snowmobiles, specialty vehicles and applications, motorcycles, and commercial trucks. Some of our products are specifically designed for and marketed to a variety of leading cycling and powered vehicle original equipment manufacturers ("OEMs"), while others are distributed to consumers through a global dealer and distribution network. Fox Factory Holding Corp. is the holding company of FOX Factory, Inc. and is publicly traded (FOXF) on Nasdaq.

Why you should join us

Not only do we provide competitive wages, you will also have access to great benefits and employee discounts. But more importantly, it’s a fun environment where we truly enjoy working as a team and bringing great products to our customers!

Position Summary

Apply building expertise to generate industry leading prototype products for our customers. Responsibilities are expected to increase from lab builder to providing engineering support in the field. Will be required to work in a fast‑paced environment with numerous internal and external teams to meet deadlines.

Position Responsibilities

• Perform builds, teardowns and provides written reports to support R&D testing efforts under direction of engineering staff.
• Collects, records, summarizes and maintains data on all work and effectively communicates information to engineering.
• Maintain shop organization and cleanliness.
• Lead laboratory testing as assigned.
• Organize and support offsite field testing with engineering team.
• Follow current process as well as drive changes to increase efficiency.
• Key contributor in the R&D process through builds and tuning efforts.
• Works in a safe manner in accordance with Fox policies.

Specific Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required

• Ability to use lathe, mill, saws, etc. is preferred.
• Ability to learn and understand data acquisition and data analysis.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Computer competency using Microsoft Office.
• Travel is required.

Position Qualifications

• Education: HS graduate or equivalent AA degree in a technical discipline or equivalent experience
• Experience: 3+ years of automotive shock absorber prototyping or similar experience.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Manufacturing Environment
• Lift up to 50 lbs. regularly
• Requires walking, standing, bending and lifting for long periods of time
• Vision abilities required to validate and enter data on computer
• Travel required 1 week/quarter

Disclaimer

This list does not represent all physical demands. Descriptions are representative of those that must be met by employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the jobs’ essential functions.

Note: FOX provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, results of genetic testing, or service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by the laws or regulations of any jurisdiction in which we operate. We base all employment decisions –including recruitment, selection, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, promotions, transfers, layoffs, terminations and social/recreational programs – on merit and the principles of equal employment opportunity.

Fox offers an excellent compensation package and wide-ranging opportunities for professional development

Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Spending and Dependent Care Savings Accounts, Disability and Life Insurance benefit programs are available, as is a 401k plan with employer matching. Eligibility for all benefit programs is defined by the applicable plan document or employee handbook.