Test Engineering Technician

CAF (Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles); City of Elmira (NY); On-site; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

CAF is seeking an all-purpose technician in Elmira Heights, NY, to perform a wide range of advanced mechanical and electronic tests and repairs. The role requires reading schematics, using precision instruments, and troubleshooting complex systems with hydraulic brakes and related components.

The position requires a high school diploma with 5 years of related experience, or an Associate degree in electrical/mechanical engineering in lieu of experience.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent with 5 years of related electrical/mechanical experience.
• An Associate degree in electrical/mechanical engineering can substitute for some experience.
• Ability to follow schematics, pneumatic, hydraulic, and air conditioning systems in repairs.

Responsibilities

• Operate and troubleshoot advanced mechanical and electronic test equipment.
• Tackle complex troubleshooting, testing, and repairs; coordinate with the supervisor to resolve issues.
• Respond to customer calls and ensure timely completion of assignments.
• Repair or adjust mechanical parts including doors and hydraulic brakes; perform tests and calibrations.
• Document test results and maintain clean, organized testing areas.
• Understand electrical principles; use testing instruments and LabVIEW or similar tools.

Skills

Schematic reading

Electrical testing tools

Mechanical aptitude

Team communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates degree in electrical/mechanical engineering (in lieu of 5 years experience)

Tools

Multi-meter

Oscilloscope

Hi-pot

Megger

Data recorder

LabVIEW

Job description

CAF is an international market leader for the design, manufacture, maintenance and supply of equipment and components for integrated transport systems at the forefront of technology that provides high value added sustainable mobility for its customers. We are proud to be recognized for its versatility, flexibility and for its capacity to constantly adapt and innovate.

CAF USA is located in Elmira Heights, New York which is part of the Southern Finger Lakes areas. The area is ideally situated for those who want to be in proximity to large metropolitan areas, but live a life made far richer by connecting to nature and community, making a difference in the lives of their neighbors and taking advantage of the opportunity to develop a fulfilling work life balance that ideally suits who they are.

OVERVIEW

The successful candidate will have previous knowledge of various hand and power tools, precision measurement tools, and pressure gauges, force gauges, also able to read pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical schematics and repairs accordingly.

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

• Be part of a team that performs a wide variety of advanced and complex level tasks involving the use of mechanical and electronic test equipment.
• Ability to work at complex level tasks involving troubleshooting, testing, quality standards, tuning, complicated repairs, interacting with production supervisor to discuss and/or resolve problems
• Responds to customer telephone calls
• Ensures that assignments are completed in the established time standards.
• All-purpose technician capable of Testing and repairing or adjusting mechanical parts to include doors, hydraulic brakes and leveling
• Fills test reports, internal adjustments, and communicate pending job information accurately
• Keeps testing area clean at all time
• Theory of electrical principles and troubleshooting skills
• Have a high mechanical aptitude
• Prior experience working with test procedures and ability to read and understand the schematics
• Familiarity with electrical testing instruments (e.g. Multi-meter, Amp meter, oscilloscope, Hi-pot, megger, data recorder etc.)
• Preferred Associates in mechanical or military training in mechanics
• Prior experience working with LabVIEW or similar tool
• Cope with rotational shiftwork. This position is 3 weeks (first shift) and 3 weeks (second shift)
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or manager

TRAINING/EDUCATION REQUIRED

• High school graduate or equivalent required with at least 5 years of progressive and directly related electrical/mechanical experience required.
• Associates degree in electrical/mechanical engineering can be used in lieu of 5 years’ experience without degree
• Skillset to follow schematics, pneumatic, hydraulic, air conditioning in making repairs

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work in a start-up, high pressure environment
• Must be self-motivated team player with strong interpersonal skills essential for day to day operations.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Understanding oral and written Spanish highly desirable
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

• Shall report all injuries/illnesses to their supervisor that occur at work, the day of the incident
• Shall report any unsafe conditions that are identified in their respective work area to their supervisor
• Shall comply with all CAF safety policies, procedures, and requirements that are communicated to them, including Job Safety Analysis (JSA) procedures
• Shall wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that is communicated and supplied to them
• Shall keep their respective work area clean and orderly at all times
• Shall attend all CAF required training as soon as possible before the start of their assigned work
• Shall NOT operate any CAF equipment (forklifts, cranes, scissor lifts) until certified to do so

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $32.00/hr to $40.00/hr.