Small Engine Technician – R&D Lab

FNA Group; Decatur (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

FNA Group in Decatur, Arkansas, is seeking a Small Engine Technician for the R&D Lab to support testing and evaluation of engines and components.

You will set up, run and monitor tests, analyze results, and document data while maintaining a clean lab and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The role requires hands-on mechanical skills, ability to read blueprints, and basic electrical knowledge, with opportunities to contribute to warranty findings and product improvements.

Qualifications

• Ability to use simple and complex test equipment.
• Possess good mechanical skills and aptitude with small engines.
• Pass in-house blueprint reading and shop math test.
• Good oral and written communication skills; ability to work well with others.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• General computer knowledge with spreadsheet and word processing programs preferred.
• Ability to read/interpret documents.
• Basic electrical experience.

Responsibilities

• Set up, run and monitor testing of small engines.
• Oversee performance and life testing of products.
• Coordinate use of a wide variety of test equipment.
• Conduct product evaluations to verify compliance with product specifications.
• Gather and document all test data and report on test results.
• Evaluate and maintain test equipment, water system and lab supplies.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area.
• Evaluate line-rejected engines to determine the failure cause and determine if root cause is a warranty issue; and if so, document the failure and control the paperwork to return the engines to an authorized warranty center and receive them back into stock or receive credit if appropriate.
• Work towards becoming an authorized service center so FNA can do its own warranty repairs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Test equipment usage

Mechanical skills

Blueprint reading

Oral and written communication

Multitasking

Computer literacy

Reading/interpret documents

Electrical basics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Small Engine Technician - R&D Lab

SUMMARY:

As a world-class manufacturer of pressure washers and outdoor power equipment, FNA Group needs a Small Engine Technician in the R&D lab who can continue producing the highest quality products on the market.

Primary Purpose:

Provide technical support for research and development through testing and product evaluation.

Job Description:

• Set up, run and monitor testing of small engines.
• Oversee performance and life testing of products.
• Coordinate use of a wide variety of test equipment.
• Conduct product evaluations to verify compliance with product specifications.
• Gather and document all test data and report on test results.
• Evaluate and maintain test equipment, water system and lab supplies.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area.
• Evaluate line-rejected engines to determine the failure cause and determine if root cause is a warranty issue; and if so, document the failure and control the paperwork to return the engines to an authorized warranty center and receive them back into stock or receive credit if appropriate.
• Work towards becoming an authorized service center so FNA can do its own warranty repairs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Ability to use simple and complex test equipment.
• Possess good mechanical skills and aptitude with small engines.
• Pass in-house blueprint reading and shop math test.
• Good oral and written communication skills; ability to work well with others.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• General computer knowledge with spreadsheet and word processing programs preferred.
• Ability to read/interpret documents.
• Basic electrical experience.

Education/Certification:

High school diploma or GED required. Degree is a plus.