R&D Technician

TelAdvisor Group; Mentor (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in telecommunications is seeking an R&D Technician to support operations and manufacturing by building and testing engines. The ideal candidate will ensure accurate test data and maintain equipment, contributing to innovative projects in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in engine building.
• Thorough knowledge of internal combustion engines and fuel systems.

Responsibilities

• Build and perform dynamometer testing of developmental engines.
• Ensure proper dynamometer operation for accurate engine test data.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of engine build areas.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Technical School Graduate in Powersports or Motorsports

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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JOB SUMMARY:

To build and perform dynamometer testing of developmental engines based on an established Research and Development schedule and to maintain dynamometer equipment to ensure test data is accurate and repeatable. This role is responsible for technical support of Operations, Manufacturing, and Sales.

• Accuracy and completeness of actual test data, engine assembly notes, test notes, and evaluation documentation
• Ensure proper dynamometer operation to provide accurate engine test data
• Ensure the security of R&D test documentation and equipment
• Maintaining organization and cleanliness of engine build areas and R&D storage areas
• Identify and implement cost savings and performance improvement
• Analyzes engineering sketches, specifications and related data and drawings to determine design factors such as size, shape and arrangement of parts
• Assists project personnel with technical studies, product design, preparation of specifications and technical plans, and product testing
• Reviews product design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards and customer contract requirements, and related specifications
• Cost conscious, realizing limitations of project budget
• Prepare project status reports
  
  
• Strong communication, time management, and goal-setting skills
• Relationship management skills
• Organizational and prioritization skills to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Problem solving, analytical skills, project management, attention to detail, thoroughness
• Must be proficient at research and information gathering.
  
  

Description

JOB SUMMARY:

To build and perform dynamometer testing of developmental engines based on an established Research and Development schedule and to maintain dynamometer equipment to ensure test data is accurate and repeatable. This role is responsible for technical support of Operations, Manufacturing, and Sales.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Accuracy and completeness of actual test data, engine assembly notes, test notes, and evaluation documentation
• Ensure proper dynamometer operation to provide accurate engine test data
• Ensure the security of R&D test documentation and equipment
• Maintaining organization and cleanliness of engine build areas and R&D storage areas
• Identify and implement cost savings and performance improvement
• Analyzes engineering sketches, specifications and related data and drawings to determine design factors such as size, shape and arrangement of parts
• Assists project personnel with technical studies, product design, preparation of specifications and technical plans, and product testing
• Reviews product design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards and customer contract requirements, and related specifications
• Cost conscious, realizing limitations of project budget
• Prepare project status reports
  
  

Key Competencies

• Strong communication, time management, and goal-setting skills
• Relationship management skills
• Organizational and prioritization skills to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Problem solving, analytical skills, project management, attention to detail, thoroughness
• Must be proficient at research and information gathering.
  
  

The preceding functions have been provided as examples of the types of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: (To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

Education

Required: High School graduate or equivalent GED

Preferred: Technical school graduate in Powersports or Motorsports

Experience

• Thorough knowledge of the internal combustion engine and fuel systems
• Minimum 3 years of experience in engine building
• Understanding of technical documentation used in the communication of engine service and specifications
• Knowledge using precision inspection and measuring equipment for the evaluation and assembly of internal combustion engines
• Working knowledge of the setup and operation of engine dynamometer testing equipment and atmospheric measurement equipment (thermometer, barometer, atmospheric pressure gage) used in the setup of engine dynamometers
• Working knowledge of common manufacturing processes used to manufacture pistons including boring, turning, milling, honing, and reaming
  
  

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

None required

Computer Skills

Intermediate skills in Microsoft Word, Excel; high proficiency interpreting technical manuals

Analytical Or Reasoning Abilities

Ability to visualize, articulate, and solve problems and concepts and make decisions that are sensible and based on available information

Communication Skills

Precise communication skills to effectively and professionally communicate with internal colleague groups and customers

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

• 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus on a computer screen.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually low.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Telecommunications

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