Master Engineering Technician

PFX Group•Hartford, CT

21d•Onsite

About The Position

The Master Engineering Technician is an R&D role responsible for generating and documenting automotive fluid performance data and physical components that support product development, claim substantiation, and OE approvals for Prestone/PFX Group. The technician operates established procedures using proprietary automotive test equipment, helps set up and maintain internal fleet test vehicles, and assists with designing and fabricating new test equipment. The role works collaboratively with R&D teams to diagnose and resolve technical issues. This is a hands-on position with three primary functions: leading operation and maintenance of proprietary test equipment; leading test setup and maintenance for internal and external fleet vehicles; and assisting in the development of new tests and procedures. The work combines mechanical and electrical design, automotive systems knowledge, technical documentation, theoretical design support, and mechanical and electrical fabrication. The technician develops and documents procedures and experiments, troubleshoots issues using scientific methods, and performs, documents, and summarizes laboratory testing. Travel of up to 10% is required, and a driver’s license is required. The position is based at the company’s Danbury, Connecticut facility and is fully on-site each week. It is not a supervisory position. A pre-employment background check, including a criminal record check and drug testing, is required.

Requirements

Associate degree in engineering or a related technical equivalent; a bachelor’s degree is preferred.
10 or more years of experience in an automotive, heavy-duty, or scientific field.
Seven or more years of research and development experience.
Previous experience with engine coolants or heat-transfer fluids.
Strong mechanical and electrical vehicle knowledge or experience with both ICE and EV vehicles.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Knowledge of manual machine-shop equipment, such as a lathe and milling machine.
Knowledge of mechanical and laboratory safety practices.
Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Strong understanding of the scientific method.
Strong customer-service orientation with internal and external customers.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Microsoft Excel.
Robust knowledge of automotive cooling systems and mechanical aptitude.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to operate laboratory and mechanical equipment and apply a sound scientific approach to product development.
Driver’s license required.
Ability to travel up to 10%.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in engineering; an associate degree or technical equivalent is acceptable.

Responsibilities

Lead the operation and maintenance of internal proprietary test equipment.
Lead the test setup and maintenance of internal and external fleet test vehicles.
Assist in developing new tests and procedures.
Contribute hands-on mechanical and electrical solutions, including theoretical design support and mechanical and electrical fabrication for proprietary test equipment and automotive fleets.
Lead and assist in developing and documenting in-depth technical procedures and experiments.
Troubleshoot technical issues and use scientific methods to develop and implement solutions.
Perform laboratory testing accurately, document results, and summarize data.
Collaborate with R&D groups to diagnose and resolve technical issues.
Travel up to 10% as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.