Test Technician

Toyota Material Handling • Village of Greene, NY

11d • $57,000 - $94,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Test Technician supports the execution of engineering tests that validate and improve products and systems. Working closely with engineers and lab leadership, the technician prepares and runs tests, collects and reviews data, communicates progress and results, and contributes to test setup, documentation, and reporting. The role includes hands-on work in laboratory and field environments, support for lab operations, and identifying opportunities to improve testing processes while completing work safely and efficiently.

The position is in person at the company’s Greene, New York office. Travel of less than 10% may be required for testing and customer or supplier visits. Salary is $57,000–$94,000 per year, depending on the selected candidate’s education and experience. The role may be eligible for relocation assistance.

Requirements

• Associate degree and 2 years of relevant experience, or 5 years of experience in a technical field relevant to the job requirements.
• Self-driven, able to learn under limited training, hands-on, safety-conscious, team-oriented, detail-oriented, and technically oriented.
• Good written and verbal communication skills and ability to work well as a team player.
• Ability to read, evaluate, understand, and communicate data from prints and technical standard documents.
• Strong technical writing skills for documenting daily activities and drafting test reports to required standards.
• Adaptability and strong interest in the relevant field of study or experience.
• Ability to prioritize customer needs and use resourcefulness to achieve them.
• For an electrical background: understanding of electronic principles and working knowledge of electrical circuitry; ability to troubleshoot circuits and develop countermeasures; ability to create electrical schematics with minimum training; required harness preparation, electrical soldering, and other essential electrical fabrication experience; hands-on experience with mechanical and electrical subsystems.
• For a mechanical background: understanding of mechanical assemblies and systems; ability to troubleshoot mechanical components and basic electrical circuits; hands-on assembly experience on forklifts or other industrial or road equipment; ability to ideate, fabricate, and document test fixtures or setup fixtures.
• Ability to maintain test schedules for long-term fatigue or environmental tests.
• Ability to continuously operate a forklift and other material handling equipment for 2 hours with short rest time.
• Experience working with sensors, data acquisition devices, and other testing equipment.
• Ability to operate overhead cranes and lab equipment, which may include fatigue testing equipment, battery cyclers, and environmental chambers.
• Ability to travel less than 10% to support testing and customer or supplier visits.

Nice To Haves

• For a mechanical-background candidate, experience making electrical harnesses is preferred.
• At least 2 years of forklift or similar material-handling equipment operation experience with a trackable safety record.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with test engineers to develop and execute test plans, including test setup, data acquisition configuration, sensor and probe selection, and completion of tests according to defined requirements.
• Configure, install, and maintain data acquisition systems and test equipment; manage prototype, product, indoor/outdoor, and assigned component-level bench tests.
• Manage execution of small test programs, track progress, visualize results, report status, and work with engineering and lab leadership to resolve execution gaps.
• Lead daily stand-up meetings or provide project updates as requested.
• Identify and procure software, hardware, and tooling needed to support test execution and program success.
• Maintain accurate test logs, daily activity tracking, and documentation; provide meeting updates, capture lessons learned, and propose standardization or improvement plans.
• Review engineering test plans and procedures, identify missing or unclear requirements, and collaborate to close identified gaps.
• Execute assigned tests under the direction of a test engineer while following established procedures and safety standards.
• Perform electrical testing as needed, including developing electrical test harnesses; setting up system- and component-level, environmental, and thermal tests; flashing firmware; creating schematics with provided tools and training; and installing and testing electrical and electronic components with appropriate tools and instruments.
• Perform mechanical testing as needed, including supporting battery and vehicle-level testing, mechanical and electrical bench tests, fixture design and fabrication, fatigue test setup, and vehicle preparation activities such as part installation or replacement.
• Review and validate test data for accuracy, completeness, and channel assignment; process and analyze data using tools such as Excel.
• Study existing test plans, procedures, and reports; identify documentation gaps; and contribute to developing, modifying, and standardizing test procedures and best practices.
• Conduct vehicle testing by driving defined duty cycles and patterns, and optimize patterns to meet test objectives.
• Prepare and complete test reports on time and to required quality standards using provided training and templates.
• Support test equipment selection, organization, and 5S activities in the lab.
• Participate in developing test procedures, process improvements, problem documentation, and countermeasure implementation.
• Support lab operations, facility installations, and other laboratory activities as requested by lab supervision.
• Assist with external testing, including supplier visits and testing at customer or third-party facilities as needed.
• Identify and participate in Kaizen, Hoshin, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain alertness and follow safety requirements while performing all duties.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance may be available.
• Performance bonus.
• Paid time off and 13 paid holidays.
• Medical plans and dental and vision options.
• 100% 401(k) match up to 6%.
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability.
• Tuition assistance program.
• Employee Assistance Program with access to mental health care, legal support, and financial guidance.
• Recognition and Kaizen reward programs.
• Personal and professional development opportunities.
• Onsite fitness center and occupational health clinic.

What This Job Offers

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