Test Technician

S & S Cycle•Viola, WI

34d

About The Position

Provides assistance to Product Development by performing tests, recording data and evaluating results for both new and existing applications. Primary functions will include maintaining and operating complex test equipment.

Requirements

Experienced working as a test or motorcycle technician or equivalent
Must have a good driving record and a valid motorcycle operator’s license – or the ability to get one
2 Year Technical Degree preferred with an emphasis in test equipment, internal combustion engine or electronic engine control systems or 4 years experience in similar position
Flexible, energetic, forward-thinking, and creative with high moral and ethical standards
High analytical ability, good judgment, and strong operational focus
Well organized and self-directed
Able to relate to people at all levels of the organization in a positive fashion
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; working knowledge of computer applications
Must comply with safety equipment standards: safety glasses, hearing protection, and safety toe shoes when present in areas where required

Nice To Haves

Air cooled v-twin experience preferred
Experience with tuning fuel injection systems and dyno testing is preferred

Responsibilities

Thoroughly understand and adhere to the department goals, objectives, and strategy
Establish and maintain credibility throughout the organization as an effective developer of solutions
Present and maintain positive morale amongst employees
Plans and fabricates or directs the construction of prototypes to meet customer and company requirements
Helps to establish test requirements, if not specified, and develops and performs testing of prototypes to verify reliability and performance
Confers with engineers to clarify or resolve problems, and make changes to complete test program
Thoroughly records, organizes and reports test data in a clear concise format
Analyzes test data and reports to determine if design meets function and performance specifications
Work within specified budget guidelines
Maintain, calibrate and operate Product Development test equipment – including dynos, flow benches and data acquisition equipment
Provide assistance on warranty repair work and diagnose field problems
Maintain a clean, organized and safe lab environment
Operate and maintain S&S motorcycle test fleet to ensure safe operation and accurate test results