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Senior Test Technician - Engine Systems

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc. (HYMH), a world-class manufacturer of industrial lift trucks, has an outstanding opportunity for an exceptional and talented technician in our facility located in the Portland, Oregon area. HYMH designs, engineers, manufactures, sells and services a comprehensive line of lift trucks, which are marketed globally under the Hyster and Yale brand names. We are one of the global leaders in the material handling industry and have been building relationships and partnering with our customers, suppliers, dealers and employees for 90 years. HYMH is looking for an energetic individual who will have a positive influence on the organization and the Engine Systems Test Team. This position plays an important role in validating new forklifts. Engine System development at HYMH's Counterbalance Development Center typically includes truck performance tests, as well as durability tests at the component or assembly levels. This position works directly with a test engineer, and frequently interacts with design staff as well, to ensure we deliver quality lift trucks that meet customer requirements and acceptance. Join our team as we take forklift research, development, and testing to the next level.

Responsibilities:

• In-truck and bench test per company methods
• Pre-test measurements, build, and documentation
• Post-test teardown inspection, measurements, photos, and documentation
• Participate in build of Proof-of-Concept assemblies and vehicles
• Perform light fabrication (e.g. sheet metal, welding, machining, etc.)
• Install, configure, and operate various instrumentation to record test data
• Review and communicate data and test results through both verbal and written means
• Focus on quality, with attention to detail

Qualifications:

• Hands-on demonstrated ability in automotive or heavy machinery mechanics
• Basic experience with machining, fabrication, and manufacturing methods and tolerances
• Basic experience interpreting drawings of parts, weldments, hydraulics, and electrical schematics
• Basic computer skills including proficiency using Microsoft Office suite of tools
• Experience with data acquisition
• Ability to operate lift trucks
• Ability to meet physical demands of working on equipment (lifting, pulling, bending, and reaching)

Preferred:

• Advanced experience in machining, fabrication, and manufacturing methods and tolerances
• Advanced interpreting drawings of parts, weldments, hydraulics, and electrical schematics
• Experience as a forklift service technician
• Experience with engine systems
• Ability to troubleshoot gas, LPG, and diesel engine systems
• Experience in a product development setting running tests, compiling data, and completing electronic documentation
• Experience with sensor selection and data acquisition systems
• Familiarity with HBM Somat XR

We are an equal opportunity employer with an excellent benefit package including medical, dental and life insurance, 401(k) and profit sharing. EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled