Test Technician

S & S Cycle; Viola (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

S&S Cycle in Viola, WI is seeking a Full Time Test Technician to support Product Development. The role involves testing, data collection and operating complex equipment to evaluate new and existing applications.

You will work with engineers to resolve problems, fabricate prototypes, and maintain lab equipment. Strong motorcycle knowledge and a technical degree are preferred, with a focus on safety and accurate testing procedures.

Qualifications

• 2 Year Technical Degree preferred with emphasis in test equipment, internal combustion engine or electronic engine control systems
• 4 years experience in similar position
• Experience with tuning fuel injection systems and dyno testing is preferred
• Must have a good driving record and a valid motorcycle operator’s license – or the ability to get one

Responsibilities

• Thoroughly understand and adhere to department goals and strategy
• Establish and maintain credibility as an effective developer of solutions
• Present and maintain positive morale amongst employees
• Plan and fabricate or direct construction of prototypes to meet customer and company requirements
• Develop and perform testing of prototypes to verify reliability and performance
• Confers with engineers to clarify or resolve problems and adjust test programs
• Record, organize and report test data clearly and concisely
• Analyze test data to determine if design meets specifications
• Work within specified budget guidelines
• Maintain and operate test equipment including dynos, flow benches and data acquisition equipment
• Provide assistance on warranty repair work and diagnose field problems
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe lab environment
• Operate and maintain motorcycle test fleet to ensure safety and accuracy

Skills

Test technician

Motorcycle technician

Air-cooled V-twin

Dyno testing

Fuel injection tuning

Motorcycle license

Technical degree

Analytical ability

Communication skills

Organized/self-directed

Education

2 Year Technical Degree

Tools

Dynos

Flow benches

Data acquisition

Job description

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Full Time PC3B Viola, WI, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1165

JOB SUMMARY:

Provides assistance to Product Development by performing tests, recording data and evaluating results for both new and existing applications. Primary functions will include maintaining and operating complex test equipment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Thoroughly understand and adhere to the department goals, objectives, and strategy
• Establish and maintain credibility throughout the organization as an effective developer of solutions
• Present and maintain positive morale amongst employees
• Plans and fabricates or directs the construction of prototypes to meet customer and company requirements
• Helps to establish test requirements, if not specified, and develops and performs testing of prototypes to verify reliability and performance
• Confers with engineers to clarify or resolve problems, and make changes to complete test program
• Thoroughly records, organizes and reports test data in a clear concise format
• Analyzes test data and reports to determine if design meets function and performance specifications
• Work within specified budget guidelines
• Maintain, calibrate and operate Product Development test equipment – including dynos, flow benches and data acquisition equipment
• Provide assistance on warranty repair work and diagnose field problems
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe lab environment
• Operate and maintain S&S motorcycle test fleet to ensure safe operation and accurate test results

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experienced working as a test or motorcycle technician or equivalent
• Air cooled v-twin experience preferred
• Experience with tuning fuel injection systems and dyno testing is preferred
• Must have a good driving record and a valid motorcycle operator’s license – or the ability to get one
• 2 Year Technical Degree preferred with an emphasis in test equipment, internal combustion engine or electronic engine control systems or 4 years experience in similar position
• Flexible, energetic, forward-thinking, and creative with high moral and ethical standards
• High analytical ability, good judgment, and strong operational focus
• Well organized and self-directed
• Able to relate to people at all levels of the organization in a positive fashion
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; working knowledge of computer applications

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Work is performed in both an office environment and testing lab environment; employee will be exposed to various noise levels from equipment, tools, and engines

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands and arms, and may be required to balance, stoop, kneel or crawl. May occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Must comply with safety equipment standards: safety glasses, hearing protection, and safety toe shoes when present in areas where required

VALUE ASSESSMENT TARGETS:

• Adaptability & Flexibility Advanced
• Commitment & Initiative Proficient
• Communication & Interpersonal Skills Proficient
• Customer Focus Advanced
• Decision Making Ability & Judgment Advanced
• Honesty & Integrity Proficient
• Performance: Quality & Quantity Proficient