Heavy Equipment Test Engineer/Technician

We are hiring for the role of Heavy Equipment Test Engineer at Erie, PA. We have 10 open positions.

Note: Not looking for Masters or bachelors, only Associate degree or diploma holders

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Perform all tests with minimum supervision, involving knowledge of power and control electronics, difficult circuits, electrical measurements, electrical theory and calculations, testing operations and data acquisition.
• Develop, setup, and execute assigned tests
• Attend and contribute to reviews with leads, engineering, EHS, and others when necessary to review, update, approve and perform proposed functionality tests or similar changes
• Attend necessary safety and qualification training for working on electrical and mechanical test stands.
• Work on and communicate effectively with a cross functional team of technicians, engineers and Safety personnel
• Provide technical expertise as needed to ensure test needs are met
• Ensure all assigned tests are performed and documented properly
• Attend test review/planning meetings as needed

Work Experience

Required Skills:

• Associates degree in Electrical or Electronics Technology or a related technical discipline from an accredited university or college (Or a High School Diploma / GED with a minimum of 2 years of Military Technical Training or Electrical/Test experiences)
• Hands on electrical troubleshooting capability and experience
• Understanding and ability to work with complicated electrical schematics, verbal instructions, and / or drawings
• Test Documentation writing/development capability and experience
• Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, Office, PowerPoint)
• Ability to meet physical / safety standards for heavy equipment test operations
• Ability to work weekends and/or on a rotating shift

Desired Skills:

• A minimum of 1 year of work experience in a heavy equipment test related field
• Knowledge of AC / DC theory, Digital Electronics, 3 phase power, electric motor mechanics, electric motor theory (AC/DC), rotating machinery testing, electrical and mechanical test instrumentation, and troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems
• Knowledge and/or training on Pneumatic Systems
• Ability to properly use and care for assigned tools and equipment
• Ability to adhere to standards and do a quality job in a safe and timely manner
• Ability to promote climate of cooperation, such as; leading by example mentoring others in Quality, Safety, Environmental, and Lean philosophies
• Ability to rotate through all or most of the processes, rather than being assigned to a specific task
• Ability to work as part of a team and perform all related duties

Physical Requirements & Work Environment:

• Mostly heavy industrial test environment with work on high HP (1000 KVA), medium voltage (2 KV) and high current (10 KA) systems and heavy mechanical machinery.
• Frequent requirement to lift up to 50 lbs., frequently required to walk, climb, bend, reach outward, and handle materials and tools. Occasionally required to sit, squat and/or kneel.
• While performing duties on this job, the employee is exposed to wet or hot, humid conditions (non-weather); work near moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level is usually loud. The vision requirements include: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Substantial amounts of telephone and computer work.
• Heavily Regulated Industries with strict adherence to procedures.
• Flexibility to meet business deadlines by staying late or arriving early.
• Varied Work Schedule to meet equipment delivery schedules. Weekend and rotating shift work.
• Ability to use personal transportation to visit customer locations.