Test Technician

Orscheln Farm and Home; Missouri; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Orscheln Products seeks an engineering technician to perform test, verification, troubleshooting, and repair of QuEST Rail Products to meet customer expectations for both external and internal customers.

The role requires a high school diploma (preferred) and at least 3 years in testing, especially electronic sub-assembly testing, troubleshooting, repair, and technical reports. You will create validation tests and detailed reports, coordinating across departments and with customers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred.
• Minimum 3 years in testing, esp. electronic sub-assembly testing, troubleshooting, repair, and technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Perform product validation testing per specs, drawings and expectations.
• Estimate costs for tests and equipment.
• Create and maintain schedules for required tests.
• Create detailed test reports for QuEST Rail and customers.
• Maintain a library of test reports.
• Design and build engineering verification and production test fixtures for lab and production lines.
• Recommend product improvement opportunities.
• Utilize project management tools to plan and monitor progress.
• Coordinate lab work with other departments as required.
• Coordinate resources to keep tests running continuously.
• Work with customers as required.

Skills

Computer skills

Blueprints

Data acquisition

Strain gage

Time management

Detail oriented

Professional attitude

Strong work ethic

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Summary

Perform a variety of engineering technician work in test, verification, troubleshooting, and repair of all QuEST Rail Products to meet customer expectations which include both external and internal customers.

Preferred Educational Experience

High School diploma or equivalent preferred.

Preferred Work Experience

Preference would be given to individuals possessing a minimum of three (3) years experience in testing area. Especially in areas of electronic sub-assembly testing, troubleshooting, repair, and technical reports.

Essential Functions

• Setup and complete product validation testing according to specifications, drawings and other expectations.
• Estimate cost for tests and equipment as required.
• Create and maintain schedules for required tests.
• Create detailed test reports that can be used by QuEST Rail and customers.
• Maintain a library of test reports.
• Design and build engineering verification and production test fixtures to ensure quick, repeatable, accurate testing in the lab and on the production line.
• Recommend product improvement opportunities.
• Utilize project management tools on projects to serve as a planning and progress monitor.
• Coordinate lab work with other departments as required.
• Coordinate resources to keep tests running continuously when required.
• Work with customers as required.

Non-Essential Functions

Perform all other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications and Desired Skills

• Computer skills.
• Communication skills.
• Understand blueprints and product specifications.
• Use and recommend test gauging and data acquisition.
• Strain gage application and instrumentation.
• Time management.
• Detail oriented.
• Professional & positive attitude.
• Strong work ethic.

Physical Requirements

• Data entry.
• 20% of the time sitting.
• Some bending/stooping.
• Lifting less than 35 lbs.
• Climate controlled environment.
• Color perception and vision requirements.

Work Eligibility

Must be a U.S. Citizen or a permanent lawful resident of the U.S.

AAP/EEO Statement

It is the policy of Orscheln Products to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.