The Toro Company · 15 hours ago
Test Technician - The Toro Company
The Toro Company is a leading provider of innovative solutions for the outdoor environment. The Test Engineering Technician will be responsible for visually inspecting, evaluating, and operating units as well as gathering data and designing test equipment to ensure compliance with safety standards and performance requirements.
CommercialIndustrial ManufacturingMachinery Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Evaluate operation of prototype and production units in field/laboratory conditions according to established and/or newly developed safety, durability, and performance standards
Gather data on the performance of products and prototypes to include programming of data acquisition with computer controlled DAQ systems (i.e. LabVIEW, SoMat, Dewesoft) for non-standard testing
Maintain daily logs on all test projects and may write periodic, interim and final data summaries as required
Perform required maintenance, teardown and inspections of test units and record findings for inclusion in reliability and maintainability summaries
May assist in design, construction, and development of specialized test fixturing and test stands
Provide instruction to less experienced technicians
Participates in field/lab improvement projects, in field/lab safety initiatives and perform duties with adherence to lab safety protocols
Participate in quality initiatives and training as needed, and support company Quality policy
Qualification
Required
Technical College graduate with minimum of two-year degree or certificate
Entry level (zero to three years) experience in a related technical role --OR – Minimum of four (4) years of experience in lieu of education in a mechanical/electrical role
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (word, excel etc.) is required
Excellent communication skills
Demonstrated troubleshooting capability
Ability to work independently and in team environment supporting cross-functional staff members and many different individuals
Some travel to field test sites for data acquisition or performance evaluations
Provides physical and technical support to Operations and other designated engineering departments
Interfaces with engineers, other technicians, vendors, designers, drafters etc. and management personnel
Evaluate operation of prototype and production units in field/laboratory conditions according to established and/or newly developed safety, durability, and performance standards
Gather data on the performance of products and prototypes to include programming of data acquisition with computer controlled DAQ systems (i.e. LabVIEW, SoMat, Dewesoft) for non-standard testing
Maintain daily logs on all test projects and may write periodic, interim and final data summaries as required
Perform required maintenance, teardown and inspections of test units and record findings for inclusion in reliability and maintainability summaries
May assist in design, construction, and development of specialized test fixturing and test stands
Provide instruction to less experienced technicians
Participates in field/lab improvement projects, in field/lab safety initiatives and perform duties with adherence to lab safety protocols
Participate in quality initiatives and training as needed, and support company Quality policy
Preferred
Experience with data acquisition devices highly desirable, e.g., LabVIEW, SoMat, etc
Prior demonstrated success with SAP software
Mechanical experience and/or proficiency in reading drawings and schematics a plus
Benefits
Affordable and top-tier medical/dental/vision plan
401k
Dress for your day
Food
Wellness
Volunteerism
Company
The Toro Company
The Toro Company provides solutions for the outdoor environment.
Funding
Current Stage
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