Test Technician - CA

MGA Research Corporation; Hughson (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid sick/vacation/holiday

401k matching

Profit-sharing

Tuition reimbursement while employed

Advancement opportunities

Travel between facilities

Job summary

MGA Research Corporation is seeking technicians to join our growing team in Hughson, CA. You will support engineers by setting up tests, instrumenting devices, taking measurements, and documenting results with procedures, checklists, photographs, and high-speed video.

We value hands-on learners with a safety mindset who can work in a team-oriented environment and travel between North American facilities as needed. This full-time role offers competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong desire to work in an advanced technical field.
• Quality and safety mindset.
• Comfortable using hand tools.
• Comfortable working with computers.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Interacting with multicultural customers.
• General test setup.
• Instrumenting test devices per the customer’s request.
• Taking pre and post-test measurements.
• Documenting tests through procedures, checklists, photographs, and high-speed video.
• Improvement of various processes throughout our facilities.

Skills

Technical mindset

Quality and safety mindset

Hand tools

Computers

Authorized to work in US

Job description

The sky is the limit when it comes to new ideas here at MGA ResearchCorporation because we are always looking for ways to improve and your ideas are valued. From testing individual components within a vehicle to full scale vehicle crash tests, you have the opportunity to expand your electrical and mechanical skill set while working in a team-oriented, hands-on environment.

About Us

MGA Research is known as one of the leading automotive testing companies worldwide. It’s true we focus on safety and reliability, doing all we can to protect both drivers and passengers as we conduct product safety. In addition to the automotive industry, MGA conducts safety testing in the aerospace and energy storage industries as well as equipment fabrication.

What We Need

Technicians at MGA Research, serve as an integral part of this rewarding industry and are involved in cutting-edge technology, while participating in early developmental projects for various customers. We are looking for Technicians who are motivated, willing to learn, and capable of assisting engineers... We Need You, the future of transportation needs you.

Responsibilities

As we expand our business through properly conducting tests, you will have the opportunity to be involved with:

• Interacting with multicultural customers
• General test setup
• Instrumenting test devices per the customer’s request
• Taking pre and post-test measurements
• Documenting tests through procedures, checklists, photographs, and high-speed video
• Improvement of various processes throughout our facilities

Requirements

Qualifications include:

• Strong desire to work in an advanced technical field
• Quality and safety mindset
• Comfortable using hand tools
• Comfortable working with computers
• Authorized to work in the United States

Other desired skills:

• Ability to thrive in a dynamic and constantly changing environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Clean and organized worker to help drive overall shop cleanliness and organization.
• Confidence to speak up for safety related issues.

What We Offer - Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid sick/vacation/holiday
• Competitive Pay - $21.63/hr starting
• Yearly discretionary bonuses and raises
• 401k matching
• Profit-sharing
• Tuition reimbursement while employed at MGA
• Opportunity for advancement: MGA promotes internally
• Travel opportunities between MGA’s nine North American facilities

Locations

• Akron, NY
• Burlington, WI
• Greer, SC
• Hughson, CA
• Irving, TX
• Lincoln, AL
• Manassas, VA
• Mississauga, Ontario
• Troy, MI

We aim to continue our mission in providing quality services to our customers as we seek to expand our team while contributing to the exciting world of testing in the safety industry.

We are currently accepting applications for all locations:Anyone with these skill sets, and all other interested applicants are encouraged to apply.

MGA Research is an equal opportunity employer.

This is a full time position

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