Engineering Test Technician III

Flexco • Walker, MI

6d • $28 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

Flexco is seeking an Engineering Test Technician III to support research and development efforts at its Walker facility. The role manages the Engineering Lab’s testing queue and works cross-functionally with engineering and production. It creates, administers, documents, and reviews a broad range of tests in a laboratory setting. The lab is part of a newly built, state-of-the-art facility.

The position coordinates the scheduling, setup, execution, and communication of test results. It uses Voice of Customer (VOC) feedback to support improvements in new product development and applies advanced product knowledge to provide guidance to engineering, internal teams, and external customers. Compensation is $28.00 to $35.00 per hour or more, depending on skills, experience, and education.

The work involves challenging environmental conditions, including potentially continuous exposure to tool vibration, noise, dust, heat, and cold. Physical tasks include regularly lifting objects up to 45 pounds, pushing up to 50 pounds, and pulling up to 25 pounds with one arm. Frequent bending, stooping, reaching, crouching, and exertion to move materials may also be required.

Requirements

• Associate degree in a technical field or equivalent experience in an engineering-related field.
• At least 4 years of experience as an engineering test technician.
• Working knowledge of the mechanical properties of materials, including ferrous and non-ferrous metals, rubber, plastics, and urethanes.
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes, their capabilities, and tolerance limits.
• Hands-on experience with common shop tools and equipment, precision measuring instruments, and gauges.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Experience reading engineering drawings, including GD&T and weld callouts.
• Skills using common Microsoft Office software to summarize and communicate testing results and findings.
• Strong troubleshooting skills in laboratory and field settings.
• Ability to work in challenging environmental conditions, including exposure to tool vibration, noise, dust, heat, and cold.
• Ability to regularly lift up to 45 pounds, push up to 50 pounds, and pull up to 25 pounds with one arm.
• Ability to perform frequent bending, stooping, reaching, and crouching, and to exert physical force to move objects or materials.

Nice To Haves

• SolidWorks CAD experience, including solid modeling, drawing, and dimensioning.
• Forklift experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the test request queue.
• Work with engineering personnel to develop test plans and identify necessary equipment.
• Estimate test completion times, schedule tests, and deliver results on time.
• Document test results in official reports, gathering input from engineers as needed.
• Review published standards, such as ISO standards, and adapt them for in-house testing.
• Design simple fixtures and coordinate their construction.
• Coordinate applicable testing with outside testing sources.
• Set up and perform tests, including tensile, dynamic, static, splicing, V-belt, destructive, flexural, and reliability testing.
• Apply knowledge of Flexco and competitor product installation methods.
• Maintain test sample archives for easy retrieval.
• Maintain inventory of testing supplies, including belting, fasteners, and competitive products.
• Ensure a safe testing environment, good housekeeping, and preventive maintenance of test equipment.
• Validate and critique potential new product designs and collaborate with engineers to develop fixtures, processes, and testing methods.
• Provide product expertise and VOC on MBF and/or BCP and Belt Maintenance Tools (BMTs) to internal and external customers during new product development and product changes, updates, and improvements.

Benefits

• Medical insurance, including prescription coverage, dental insurance, and vision insurance beginning on the first day of employment.
• 401(k) with up to 8% matching funds.
• 12 paid holidays per year.
• Up to 10 vacation days and 10 personal days.
• Tuition reimbursement or educational assistance.
• Life insurance and disability insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree