Test Engineering Technician Intern

Hayward Holdings, Inc.; North Kingstown (RI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Hayward Holdings Inc. in Rhode Island is seeking an Intern—Test Engineering Technician to support maintenance and testing of production line equipment. You will help document procedures, assist with repairs, and train test operators under supervision.

The role emphasizes safety, accurate logs of root cause and resolution, and collaboration with a large, diverse engineering team on electronics and factory processes. Candidates should be organized, communicative, and eager to learn.

Qualifications

• Must understand electronic components and how they function.
• Familiar with basic system troubleshooting concepts and using common hand tools.
• Must be familiar with spreadsheet and word processing applications.
• Must have above average communications skills and be effective in various communication settings.
• Must be able to collaborate and work as part of a large group of diverse employees.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for safety and report anomalies in equipment, procedures and products.
• Create documentation for maintenance and break fixes for all production test equipment and keep logs of root cause and resolution.
• Assist senior technicians in debugging and repairing test equipment failures.

Skills

Basic electronics understanding

Troubleshooting concepts

Proficient with hand tools

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Spreadsheet/word processing

Education

Undergrad in Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology or Electronics Technology program

Tools

Calipers

Drills

Wrenches

Job description

Hayward Holdings Inc. (NYSE “HAYW”) is one of the leading manufacturers of residential swimming pool equipment in the world, with a significant presence in the commercial pool market that is continuously growing. Hayward designs, manufactures, and markets a full line of residential and commercial pool and spa equipment including pumps, filters, heating, cleaners, salt chlorinators, automation, lighting, safety, flow control and energy solutions at our company owned facilities. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Hayward also has facilities in Tennessee, Arizona, and Rhode Island, Georgia, as well as Canada, Spain, France, Australia, and China.

Position Overview:

Intern—Test Engineering Technician will assist senior techs in documenting, performing and improving maintenance on production lines. This includes the building, repair and maintenance of all test hardware on the production floor as well as providing proper training to test operators and periodically inspect and provide refresher courses if necessary.

Major Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Advocate for safety and report anomalies in equipment, procedures and products.
• Create documentation for maintenance and break fixes for all production test equipment and keep accurate logs of root cause and resolution of all issues.
• Assist senior technicians in debugging and repairing test equipment failures.

Experience / Qualifications:

• Must have complete understanding of all types of electronic components and a basic knowledge of their properties and how they function.
• Must be familiar with basic system troubleshooting concepts and using common hand tools (drills, wrenches, calipers, etc).
• Must be familiar with spreadsheet and word processing applications.
• Must have above average communications skills and be effective in a variety of communication settings: one-on-one, small and large groups, or among diverse styles and position levels.
• Must be able to collaborate and work as part of a large group of diverse employees.
• Familiarity with factory environments and/or electronics assembly processes a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to sit, talk, hear, stand and walk as necessary over entire work shift.
• The employee will frequently be required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Education:

• Undergrad in Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology or Electronics Technology program