Test Engineering Technician

CAF Group • Elmira, NY

1d • $32 - $40 • Onsite

About The Position

CAF is an international market leader for the design, manufacture, maintenance and supply of equipment and components for integrated transport systems at the forefront of technology that provides high value added sustainable mobility for its customers. We are proud to be recognized for our versatility, flexibility and for our capacity to constantly adapt and innovate. CAF USA is located in Elmira Heights, New York which is part of the Southern Finger Lakes areas. The area is ideally situated for those who want to be in proximity to large metropolitan areas, but live a life made far richer by connecting to nature and community, making a difference in the lives of their neighbors and taking advantage of the opportunity to develop a fulfilling work life balance that ideally suits who they are.

OVERVIEW:
The successful candidate will have previous knowledge of various hand and power tools, precision measurement tools, and pressure gauges, force gauges, also able to read pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical schematics and repairs accordingly.

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION:
Be part of a team that performs a wide variety of advanced and complex level tasks involving the use of mechanical and electronic test equipment. Ability to work at complex level tasks involving troubleshooting, testing, quality standards, tuning, complicated repairs, interacting with production supervisor to discuss and/or resolve problems. Responds to customer telephone calls. Ensures that assignments are completed in the established time standards. All-purpose technician capable of Testing and repairing or adjusting mechanical parts to include doors, hydraulic brakes and leveling. Fills test reports, internal adjustments, and communicate pending job information accurately. Keeps testing area clean at all time. Theory of electrical principles and troubleshooting skills. Have a high mechanical aptitude. Prior experience working with test procedures and ability to read and understand the schematics. Familiarity with electrical testing instruments (e.g. Multi-meter, Amp meter, oscilloscope, Hi-pot, megger, data recorder etc.). Preferred Associates in mechanical or military training in mechanics. Prior experience working with LabVIEW or similar tool. Cope with rotational shiftwork. This position is 3 weeks (first shift) and 3 weeks (second shift). Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or manager.

Requirements

• Previous knowledge of various hand and power tools, precision measurement tools, and pressure gauges, force gauges.
• Ability to read pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical schematics and repairs accordingly.
• Theory of electrical principles and troubleshooting skills.
• High mechanical aptitude.
• Prior experience working with test procedures and ability to read and understand the schematics.
• Familiarity with electrical testing instruments (e.g. Multi-meter, Amp meter, oscilloscope, Hi-pot, megger, data recorder etc.).
• High school graduate or equivalent required with at least 5 years of progressive and directly related electrical/mechanical experience required.
• Skillset to follow schematics, pneumatic, hydraulic, air conditioning in making repairs.
• Ability to work in a start-up, high pressure environment.
• Must be self-motivated team player with strong interpersonal skills essential for day to day operations.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred Associates in mechanical or military training in mechanics.
• Prior experience working with LabVIEW or similar tool.
• Understanding oral and written Spanish highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Performs a wide variety of advanced and complex level tasks involving the use of mechanical and electronic test equipment.
• Works at complex level tasks involving troubleshooting, testing, quality standards, tuning, complicated repairs, interacting with production supervisor to discuss and/or resolve problems.
• Responds to customer telephone calls.
• Ensures that assignments are completed in the established time standards.
• Tests and repairs or adjusts mechanical parts to include doors, hydraulic brakes and leveling.
• Fills test reports, internal adjustments, and communicate pending job information accurately.
• Keeps testing area clean at all time.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or manager.

Benefits

• We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.
• We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED