Engineering Technician

Alamo Group Inc.•Selma, AL

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Alamo Group Ag Americas, LLC. is currently recruiting for an experienced Engineering Technician to join the Alamo Group Ag Americas Team in Selma, Alabama. Alamo Group Ag Americas, Inc., a member of the Alamo Group family of companies, is the leading North American manufacturer of rotary cutters, finishing mowers, landscape tools, and tractor-mounted implements used in the agricultural market. Located in Selma, Alabama for over 70 years, Alamo Group Ag Americas' products have earned an enviable reputation for their ruggedness and durability in the most challenging work environments. Position Summary: Bush Hog is one of the most recognized and successful names in the Agricultural Market. The Engineering Technician 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 , 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
Computer literate required
Must be 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
Some travel required
Associate's degree in technology or equivalent experience required
3+ years or more dealership service experience preferred

Nice To Haves

Hydraulic and electrical systems knowledge and experience preferred
Familiar with CAD program preferred
CAD program experience (SolidWorks) 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
Ensure functionality, performance, required safety testing and service life to achieve desired levels of product reliability and user acceptances 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 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 assigned by Supervisor