Hydraulic R&D Technician

Dynex/Rivett Inc.; Menomonee Falls (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Dynex/Rivett Inc., a leader in high-pressure hydraulic equipment manufacturing, seeks a Hydraulic R&D Technician. The role involves setting up product tests, analyzing outcomes, and maintaining lab equipment. Ideal candidates have mechanical skills, lab experience, and relevant certifications, contributing to our innovative environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical plan

401(k) retirement plan with contributions

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Training opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in fluid power or engineering laboratory.
• Fluid Power Industrial Hydraulic Technician Certification preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering designs and test results.

Responsibilities

• Setup and run product testing as per engineer requirements.
• Analyze product failure modes and document findings.
• Maintain lab test equipment by performing calibrations and repairs.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Analytical skills

Education

Fluid Power Industrial Hydraulic Technician Certification

1-3 years experience in a fluid power or engineering laboratory

Tools

Office equipment (personal computer, calculator, etc.)

Job description

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• Setup and run product testing per engineer requirements.
• Analyze product failure modes and document findings for engineers and customers.
• Maintain lab test equipment by performing calibrations and repairs.
• Perform preventative maintenance on test stand equipment.
• Assemble and disassemble test products for analysis.
• Maintain and order tools and supplies for the lab.
• Perform wear testing using various fluids supplied by customers.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment in all lab area.
  
  

Job Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Setup and run product testing per engineer requirements.
• Analyze product failure modes and document findings for engineers and customers.
• Maintain lab test equipment by performing calibrations and repairs.
• Perform preventative maintenance on test stand equipment.
• Assemble and disassemble test products for analysis.
• Maintain and order tools and supplies for the lab.
• Perform wear testing using various fluids supplied by customers.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment in all lab area.
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and/or Experience

1-3 years of experience working in a fluid power or engineering laboratory is desirable. The individual must have good mechanical skills and be familiar with close tolerance machinery.

Licenses/ Certificates

Fluid Power Industrial Hydraulic Technician Certification preferred.

Language Skills

Have the ability to read, analyze and interpret engineering designs, drawings, test results and studies and all other related information pertaining to materials, treatments, processing, and manufacturing. Have ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from customers. Have ability to write reports and business correspondence. Have ability to effectively present information to management and customers.

Reasoning Ability

Have ability to define problems, collect and research data, establish facts, use intuition and experience to complement data, and draw valid conclusions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is occasionally required to reach above shoulders, climb, kneel, or crouch. The employee must have the ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and capability to occasionally lift and/or to move up to 25 pounds. Using hand tools, the employee must be able to assemble and disassemble test-stand set-ups, products, and their installation and come into close contact with various operating fluids required for the test, function, and performance evaluation of products.

Other Qualifications

This position requires the ability to operate a variety of office equipment such as a personal computer, calculator, telephone, fax machine, hoists, cranes, lab and production test stand equipment along with associated devices used for monitoring and measuring all size and performance aspects of a product under development, test or production.

Company Benefits

Dynex offers competitive pay and an excellent benefit package, including:

• Comprehensive medical plan with employer contribution Health Savings Account
• Dental and vision plans
• 401(k) retirement plan with generous company contributions
• Employer-paid:
• Group term life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment
• Short-term disability
• Training opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Long-term disability
• Voluntary life insurance options
• Vacation and holiday pay
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
  
  

Company Description

Dynex/Rivett Inc. is a global leading manufacturer of high-pressure hydraulic equipment used on mobile and industrial machinery. Our pumps, valves, motors, and power units are sold worldwide through offices in Pewaukee, WI, Ashland, MA, Eaton Socon, UK, and Dubai, UAE.

We offer a small-company environment that fosters teamwork and innovation. We use advanced manufacturing processes with the latest and most sophisticated CNC machines in a clean, well-lit working environment. Our people, work environment and location allow us to attract the best people to achieve our success. We welcome you to join us!

Dynex/Rivett Inc. is a global leading manufacturer of high-pressure hydraulic equipment used on mobile and industrial machinery. Our pumps, valves, motors, and power units are sold worldwide through offices in Pewaukee, WI, Ashland, MA, Eaton Socon, UK, and Dubai, UAE. We offer a small-company environment that fosters teamwork and innovation. We use advanced manufacturing processes with the latest and most sophisticated CNC machines in a clean, well-lit working environment. Our people, work environment and location allow us to attract the best people to achieve our success. We welcome you to join us!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

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