R&D Engineering Technician: Test & Validation

MRA Recruiting Services; Racine (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedule

Competitive base salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Generous paid time off

Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Global team collaboration

Job summary

Twin Disc Inc in Racine, WI is seeking an Engineering Technician (R&D) to support product testing, validation, and development of drivetrain and power transmission technologies. You will work with engineers to prepare, instrument, test, and evaluate prototypes and production components.

Responsibilities include setting up tests, installing sensors, operating test stands and hydraulic systems, calibrating data acquisition, and documenting results.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent in a technical field is required.
• Mechanical aptitude with experience on transmissions, gear drives, hydraulics, engines, or similar equipment.
• Experience using hand tools and precision measuring instruments (micrometers, calipers, gauges).
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, diagrams, and test procedures.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Set up capability, performance, and durability testing in collaboration with engineers.
• Prepare products and components for testing by installing sensors and instrumentation.
• Configure and operate test stands, hydraulic systems, pumps, and related equipment.
• Install, calibrate, and monitor data acquisition systems to collect test data.
• Analyze test setups and ensure testing is completed safely and according to specifications.
• Disassemble and inspect tested components, recording measurements and documenting results.
• Maintain test equipment, fixtures, instrumentation, and laboratory resources.
• Modify or fabricate test fixtures and assemblies as required.
• Assist in compiling test findings and technical reports.
• Occasionally support field testing or customer installations.

Skills

Reading engineering drawings

Mechanical aptitude

Instrumentation/testing experience

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree in Electronics, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Industrial Engineering Technology, or related field

Tools

Precision measuring instruments (micrometers, calipers, gauges)

Test stands and hydraulic systems

SolidWorks / CAD

Job description

Twin Disc Inc in Racine, WI is seeking an Engineering Technician (R&D) to support product testing, validation, and development of drivetrain and power transmission technologies. You will work with engineers to prepare, instrument, test, and evaluate prototypes and production components.

Responsibilities include setting up tests, installing sensors, operating test stands and hydraulic systems, calibrating data acquisition, and documenting results.