Marine Test Cell Technician III: Engine Validation & Data

yamahaexternalcareersite; Bridgeport (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) and Profit Sharing

Fertility Benefits

37.5 hour work-week

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life and AD&D Insurance

Wellness Program

Short-Term Disability Coverage

Long-Term Disability

Student Debt Repayment Benefits

Ability to borrow Yamaha product

Job summary

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA is seeking a Testing Technician III to support the Marine Test & Validation Center in Bridgeport, AL. You will prepare, instrument, operate, monitor, and evaluate marine engines and propulsion systems in world-class test environments.

You will install instrumentation, collect data, troubleshoot issues, and help ensure product performance and reliability through detailed reporting and cross-functional collaboration with engineering, service, sales, and marketing

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training or related college degree preferred.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems including marine propulsion, dynamometers, and test cells.
• Experience with test cell operations, automation, PLC-based control systems; AVL/Allen-Bradley experience preferred.
• Familiarity with calibration and data acquisition tools (ETAS INCA, MMD8, NIRA, DEWESoft).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in engine development or dynamometer testing or related technical work.
• Able to troubleshoot, analyze data, and resolve issues in mechanical, electrical, or control systems.
• Proficiency with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and basic diagnostic tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform supervised test cell testing and evaluation of marine engines and propulsion systems; collect and summarize data.
• Install instrumentation and data acquisition equipment; prepare test articles for testing.
• Assist with routine maintenance, calibration, and improvement of test cells and related assets.
• Develop and execute safe test profiles using PLC-based controls; troubleshoot issues to minimize downtime.
• Maintain clean, safe work environment across test spaces.
• Protect confidentiality of test plans and data per company policy.
• Support cross-functional activities for demonstrations and events.
• Assist with on-water and field testing as needed.

Skills

Engine testing

Electrical systems

Test cell operations

PLC-based controls

Data acquisition

Instrumentation

Calibration

Excel / reporting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training or college coursework

Hands-on mechanical/electrical experience

Tools

ETAS INCA

MMD8

NIRA

DEWESoft

AVL

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Job description

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA is seeking a Testing Technician III to support the Marine Test & Validation Center in Bridgeport, AL. You will prepare, instrument, operate, monitor, and evaluate marine engines and propulsion systems in world-class test environments.

You will install instrumentation, collect data, troubleshoot issues, and help ensure product performance and reliability through detailed reporting and cross-functional collaboration with engineering, service, sales, and marketing