R&D Engineering Technician – Test & Validation

Twin Disc; Racine (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off with holiday shutdown

Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Global teamwork

Job summary

Twin Disc's Racine, Wisconsin R&D team seeks an Engineering Technician to support product testing, validation, and development activities. You will work with engineers to prepare, instrument, test, and evaluate drivetrain components, contributing to converting concepts into market-ready products.

The role emphasizes hands-on testing, data collection, fixture fabrication, and collaboration across engineering disciplines, with opportunities for field support and professional growth in a global

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electronics, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Industrial Engineering Technology, or related field (equivalent experience considered).
• Mechanical aptitude with experience on transmissions, gear drives, hydraulics, engines, or similar equipment.
• Experience operating mechanical 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 and conduct capability, performance, and durability testing under engineer supervision.
• 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 safety and specification compliance.
• Disassemble and inspect tested components, recording measurements and documenting results.
• Maintain test equipment, fixtures, instrumentation, and laboratory resources; modify fixtures as required.
• Assist in compiling test findings and technical reports; support field testing or customer installations as needed.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Read engineering drawings

Communication skills

Testing preparation

Education

Associate degree in Electronics/Mech Tech

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD software

Excel

Job description

Twin Disc's Racine, Wisconsin R&D team seeks an Engineering Technician to support product testing, validation, and development activities. You will work with engineers to prepare, instrument, test, and evaluate drivetrain components, contributing to converting concepts into market-ready products.

The role emphasizes hands-on testing, data collection, fixture fabrication, and collaboration across engineering disciplines, with opportunities for field support and professional growth in a global