Testing Technician III

yamahaexternalcareersite; Bridgeport (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) and Profit Sharing

Fertility Benefits

37.5 hour work-week

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life and AD&D Insurance

Wellness Program

Short-Term Disability Coverage

Long-Term Disability

Student Debt Repayment Benefits

Ability to borrow Yamaha product

Job summary

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA is seeking a Testing Technician III to support the Marine Test & Validation Center in Bridgeport, AL. You will prepare, instrument, operate, monitor, and evaluate marine engines and propulsion systems in world-class test environments.

You will install instrumentation, collect data, troubleshoot issues, and help ensure product performance and reliability through detailed reporting and cross-functional collaboration with engineering, service, sales, and marketing

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training or related college degree preferred.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems including marine propulsion, dynamometers, and test cells.
• Experience with test cell operations, automation, PLC-based control systems; AVL/Allen-Bradley experience preferred.
• Familiarity with calibration and data acquisition tools (ETAS INCA, MMD8, NIRA, DEWESoft).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in engine development or dynamometer testing or related technical work.
• Able to troubleshoot, analyze data, and resolve issues in mechanical, electrical, or control systems.
• Proficiency with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and basic diagnostic tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform supervised test cell testing and evaluation of marine engines and propulsion systems; collect and summarize data.
• Install instrumentation and data acquisition equipment; prepare test articles for testing.
• Assist with routine maintenance, calibration, and improvement of test cells and related assets.
• Develop and execute safe test profiles using PLC-based controls; troubleshoot issues to minimize downtime.
• Maintain clean, safe work environment across test spaces.
• Protect confidentiality of test plans and data per company policy.
• Support cross-functional activities for demonstrations and events.
• Assist with on-water and field testing as needed.

Skills

Engine testing

Electrical systems

Test cell operations

PLC-based controls

Data acquisition

Instrumentation

Calibration

Excel / reporting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training or college coursework

Hands-on mechanical/electrical experience

Tools

ETAS INCA

MMD8

NIRA

DEWESoft

AVL

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Job description

Yamaha has an excellent opportunity for a Testing Technician III to join our Marine team in Bridgeport AL. In this role, you will support the Marine Test & Validation Center by preparing, instrumenting, operating, monitoring, and evaluating marine engines, propulsion systems, controls, test cell equipment, and related test articles in world class facility-based engine test environments. This role combines hands-on mechanical and electrical technical expertise, safe test cell operation, accurate data collection, clear reporting, troubleshooting, and strong attention to detail to help validate product performance, durability, reliability, and quality. The position offers the opportunity to work directly with advanced Yamaha marine products, specialized test cell systems, PLC-based controls, data acquisition equipment, and cross-functional engineering, testing, service, sales, and marketing teams.

What you'll be doing:

• Performsupervisedtest celltesting and evaluationof marine engines,propulsion systems, controls,instrumentation,andrelatedtest articles. Collect,organize, review, and summarizetestdata;prepareclearwrittentestreportsand support timely completion of assignedtestschedules.
• Prepareengines, components, andrelatedtest articlesfortestingby installing instrumentation anddata acquisitionequipmentsuch asthermocouples, pressure transducers, strain gauges,sensors, wiring, and related measurement systems; install engines, components, and supportsystems into test cells.
• Assist with routine repair, maintenance, inspection, readiness, calibration, and improvement of test cells, sensors, monitoring devices, data acquisition systems, shop equipment, buildings, grounds, and related facility assets. Monitor commonly used supplies and communicate replenishment needs to support uninterrupted testing operations.
• Develop, modify,verify,and execute safe test profiles using Allen-Bradley PLC-based test cell controls or similar automation systems. Troubleshootcontrols, instrumentation,data acquisition, mechanical, and electricalsystem issues to minimize downtime and maintain test quality.
• Maintain asafe,clean, organized, and professionalwork environment across test cells,shops, storageareas,buildings,grounds, docks, and related facility spaces.
• Protect the confidentiality of test plans, products, results, data, photos, conversations, and development activities in accordance with company expectations.
• Supportsales,marketing,service, engineering, andcustomer-facing activitiesas needed by preparing test properties, assisting witheventsetup andcleanup, supportingsafeproduct demonstrations, and helping return equipment and spaces to ready condition.
• Assist with on-water, shop-based, field, and off-site testing activities when needed, including preparation, setup, data collection, troubleshooting support, and post-test teardown.
• Assistwith shipping activities by preparing, protecting,andpacking engines, components,and partsfor shipment; provide accurate shipmentdetailstotheappropriateteam membersfor processing.
• Assist with receiving activities by unloading freight, inspecting incoming items as appropriate, and providing billsoflading or receiving documentation to the appropriate staff.

What you need to be successful:

• High school diplomaor equivalentrequired; technicaltraining,relevant college degree, or equivalent hands-onmechanical, electrical, marine,engine, diagnostic, or test cell experiencepreferred.
• Strong working knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, including internal combustion engines, marine propulsion systems, dynamometers,test cell equipment,or powertrain testsystems.
• Experience with test cell operations, automation, and PLC-based control systems; experience with AVL and Allen-Bradley systems preferred.
• Familaryity with calibration, instrumentation, and data acquisition tools such as ETAS INCA, MMD8, NIRA,DEWESoft, or similar systems.
• Minimum of5years of experience in engine development, dynamometer testing,test cell operations, powertrain testing,orclosely related technicalwork.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot, identify root cause, analyze data, and resolve mechanical, electrical, controls, instrumentation, or facility support systemissues efficiently.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Adobe tools, and basic computer-based diagnostic, calibration, or data acquisition systems.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• Ability to safely operate or learn to operate forklifts, trucks, trailers, hoists, cranes, and related shop or test facility equipment in accordance with company procedures.
• Strong attention to detail when collectingengineering data, documentingtest conditions, reviewing results, identifying issues, and communicatingfindings.
• Requires up to 15% travel for field testing, off-site support, events, training, or related business needs
• Must follow all safety rules, environmental expectations, and company procedures, including safe operation of test cells, vehicles, tools, equipment, and facility systems.

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and underrepresented minorities are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Yamaha, we understand that talent comes in various forms, as such we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles!

What's in it for you:

• 401(k) and Profit Sharing
• Fertility Benefits
• 37.5 hourwork-week
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Wellness Program
• Short-Term Disability Coverage (for hourly roles)
• Long-Term Disability
• Student Debt Repayment Benefits
• Ability to borrow Yamaha product

Reports to: Department Manager

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genderidentify, national origin, veteran or disability or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.