Maintenance Technician 2nd Shift

Supports engineering by conducting tests to evaluate and validate designs and ensures a safe work environment.

• Conduct laboratory component, systems, and vehicle tests to evaluate and validate new designs and product improvements to existing designs.
• Review, understand and adopt new test methods and procedures to assist engineers in evaluating suspension systems and components.
• Build, install and instrument prototype suspension components and systems onto Hendrickson and customer vehicles to evaluate designs on the proving grounds and in the field.
• Maintain records of work performed.
• Conduct competitive suspension benchmarking studies.
• Stock and procure test materials.
• Provide a safe laboratory-working environment.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities.
• Identify, define, and implement improvements to processes through the application of problem-solving tools by individuals and/or teams.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School Graduate or GED required.
• Associate degree in a technical field preferred.

• 5 years minimum of experience as a test technician or mechanic in the transportation industry.
• Basic machining and welding experience preferred.
• CDL license preferred.
• PC experience required (spreadsheets and word processing).
• Data Acquisition experience preferred.
• MTS testing experience preferred.

• Frequent standing and walking on concrete.
• Ability to lift and carry parts up to 60lbs.
• Ability to push/pull carts (minimal 25lbs), toolboxes (up to 45lbs), and parts (minimal 60lbs).
• Ability to drive as required.

• Exposure to R&D lab and manufacturing setting.
• Noise, oil, dust, impact tool, and vibration environment.

*This is not a comprehensive list of duties. Duties may change without notice in management's sole discretion.