R&D Technician - Shocks

Magnaflow; Sandy (UT); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

PTO, Sick Pay, Birthday Holiday, Paid Holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) Matching (Up to 5%)

Education assistance

Company sponsored events

Job summary

Magnaflow is seeking a mechanically inclined individual for a hands-on role in R&D focused on shock absorber assembly and testing. Your responsibilities will include assembly, dyno testing, and data documentation, essentials for supporting performance engineering.

The ideal candidate must exhibit mechanical aptitude, be methodical, and enjoy working in a collaborative team environment. The position offers competitive salary along with various employee benefits including PTO, medical coverage, and educational assistance.

Qualifications

• Comfortable using hand tools, torque wrenches, and shop equipment.
• Basic skills in data entry, spreadsheets, and documentation software are required.
• Must be able to lift 75 lbs unassisted.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and disassemble dampers across all Camburg shock product lines.
• Perform shock dynamometer testing and log results.
• Maintain R&D documentation with accuracy.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Basic computer skills

Knowledge of shock absorbers

Team-oriented

Tools

Hand tools

Torque wrenches

Shop equipment

Job description

Job Location: Sandy, UT 84070

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $20.00 - $25.00 per Hour

Job Shift: 1st Shift

About the role

Camburg Engineering is seeking a motivated and mechanically inclined individual to support our R&D damper development program. This hands‑on role is central to shock absorber assembly, dyno testing, vehicle integration, and the documentation of development data. An ideal candidate is eager to learn, mechanically skilled, and comfortable in a fast‑paced performance engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Hands‑on damper assembly and disassembly across all Camburg shock product lines
• Execute tuning changes to shock valving, shim stacks, and fluid specifications per engineer direction
• Perform shock dynamometer testing — operate dyno, record sweep data, log results
• Install and uninstall shock assemblies on test vehicles; support on‑vehicle evaluation sessions
• Assist with production build support as required by scheduling demands
• Collect, organize, and input data into R&D development sheets and tracking documents
• Maintain R&D documentation with accuracy — dev sheets, part revision logs, test records
• General shop upkeep — maintain cleanliness, organization, and tool accountability

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude — comfortable using hand tools, torque wrenches, and shop equipment
• Basic computer skills — data entry, spreadsheets, documentation software
• Knowledge of shock absorbers and damper assembly is a plus; willingness to learn is required
• Ability to lift 75 lbs unassisted
• Willingness to learn new skills and adapt to evolving R&D tasks
• Team‑oriented with good attention to detail and a strong work ethic

What you need

• Hands‑on shop and lab environment — standing, bending, and lifting are routine
• Direct collaboration with senior R&D engineer and the broader Camburg engineering team
• Exposure to off‑road suspension testing, vehicle builds, and race development programs

What’s in it for you

• Competitive Salary
• PTO, Sick Pay, Birthday Holiday, Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) Matching (Up to 5%)
• Education assistance
• Company sponsored events
• Growing department and team