Engineering Technician-Test Technician

Alamo Group Inc.•Selma, AL

About The Position

Bush Hog is one of the most recognized and successful names in the Agricultural Market. The Engineering Technician II is a key position in the Company and will support and contribute to the Company goals of profitability, return on investment, inventory turnover and accident prevention. The Engineering Technician II, under general supervision, performs test and service functions relating to the reliability and servicing of Bush Hog and other Alamo Group whole goods and purchased components. Works from sketches, prints or verbal instructions to fabricate and assemble experimental parts, components, and assemblies. Performs bench and field test from test plans and submits detailed reports. Makes changes to existing products and provides innovative ideas for functional and cost improvements.

Requirements

Desire and capability to work with machinery in a “hands on” environment required.
Knowledge and experience in fabrication, welding and tractor mechanics required.
Must be computer literate.
Some travel required.
Able to work occasional overtime to complete projects as needed.
Must have a valid driver’s license, health card and DOT training to operate the department’s truck and trailer or be willing to obtain within 6 weeks.
Associate's degree in technology or equivalent experience required.
5+ years in dealership service experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

Hydraulic and electrical systems knowledge and experience preferred.
Familiar with CAD program preferred.
CAD program experience (Solid Works) preferred.

Responsibilities

Focus, communicate, encourage and contribute to Safety in all aspects of the job and all company meetings.
Conducts and documents test for new products, existing products and purchased components.
Ensures functionality, performance, required safety testing and service life to achieve desired levels of product reliability and user acceptance directed by design engineering.
Read, write, and interpret the test performed, summarizing the results and recommendations for improvement to Engineering or vendors.
Weigh all products and major components and records the data in the computer system.
Coordinates customer testing when applicable.
Design assembly fixtures and special test tooling as needed.
Assist Quality Department when needed.
Assist in maintaining department’s prototype inventory and tractors.
Maintains prototype storage area, shop bay and testing area in a clean, orderly and professional manner.
Use and maintain the department’s instrumentation including the data acquisition equipment.
Operate the department’s truck and trailer as required to support the test program.
Perform all other duties as assigned by Supervisor.