Master Engineering Technician

PFX Group • Connecticut, CT

20d • Onsite

About The Position

The Master Engineering Technician is an R&D position 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 role runs established procedures on proprietary automotive test equipment, helps set up and maintain internal fleet test vehicles, and assists with designing and fabricating new test equipment. It collaborates with R&D groups to diagnose and resolve technical issues.

This hands-on position has three primary functions: leading the operation and maintenance of proprietary test equipment; leading the setup and maintenance of internal and external fleet test vehicles; and assisting in the development of new tests and procedures. The technician contributes solutions combining mechanical and electrical design, automotive systems knowledge, and communication skills. Duties include technical documentation, assistance with theoretical design, mechanical and electrical fabrication, troubleshooting, testing, and data reporting. The role is based fully on-site at the Danbury, Connecticut facility, requires a local candidate, and may require travel up to 10%. A driver's license is required. This is not a supervisory position.

Requirements

• Associate degree; bachelor's degree preferred in engineering, or technical equivalent.
• 10 or more years of experience in an automotive, heavy-duty, or scientific field.
• Seven or more years of experience in research and development.
• 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 teams.
• Knowledge or experience with manual machine shop equipment, such as a lathe and milling machine.
• Knowledge of mechanical and laboratory safety practices.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving ability.
• Strong understanding of the scientific method.
• Strong customer-service orientation with internal and external customers.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Microsoft Excel.
• Driver's license.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including frequent standing and potentially lifting or moving up to 60 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in engine coolants or heat transfer fluids.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead the operation and maintenance of proprietary test equipment.
• Lead the setup and maintenance of internal and external fleet test vehicles.
• Assist in developing new tests and procedures.
• Contribute to solutions involving mechanical and electrical design and automotive systems.
• Assist with theoretical design and lead mechanical and electrical fabrication of 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 solutions.
• Perform laboratory testing accurately, document results, and summarize data.

What This Job Offers

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