R&D Test Technician

Job Description

Title:

R &D Test Technician

• Operate Development Test Cells including test cell preparation, engine preparation, engine operation and engine (un) installation
• Keep test cells in good working order and support the initiation and coordination of maintenance work and troubleshooting activities in the test cell and its supporting areas
• Provide Technician Support for Engineering and Development Test engines, e.g., rebuild engines, exchange components, and install test equipment to facilitate development engine testing
• Lead on-site work, maintain detailed record of daily activities using engine logbook, equipment logbook and other reporting tools and prioritize job tasks accordingly
• Be the owner of the test cell. Develop holistic understanding of test cell, engine and facility and run tests independently per guidance of engineering team
• Work with engineering calibration software and automation software to support the project progress of development engines
• Perform reservations to necessary parts, fluids, and hardware for testing engines
• Request parts and tools to perform job functions and maintain inventory
• Instrument engines and record instrumentation locations as needed by the project
• Perform Basic Maintenance of Test Cell and track PMs performed
• Support Production Testing of engines in the Development Test Cell or in the Production test cell as demanded by the business
• Work with test groups on engine development projects
• 1st level trouble shooter for test cell and engine issues. Support further troubleshooting and failure analysis efforts
• Mentor and provide assistance to Rolls‑Royce America personnel to support the objectives of the company
• Maintain a clean and safe work area and document per Development Test Cell standards
• Remain technically current on diesel engine technology
• Perform special projects as required
• Promote a compliance culture in area of responsibility and live the letter and the spirit of the Rolls‑Royce Code of Conduct

• Associate degree in Engineering Science or Mechanical Technology or two years mechanical trade school and two years of combustion engine testing experience.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S without sponsorship. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

• Advanced operational ability and skill, as demonstrated by acquiring the points associated with Skill Based Pay Competency Level 1 for Development Test (SBP) or competency levels 3 or 4 in MTU America’s Production Test Department
• Good skills in the operation and troubleshooting of engines, instrumentation, and electronic engine controls
• Basic skills in the use of mechanical and electrical hand tools
• Basic skills in the use of measurement and testing tools for mechanical and electrical systems.
• Basic knowledge of internal combustion engine operations
• Basic knowledge in technical language and engineering terminology
• Excellent factory representation, customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Basic organizational, planning and follow up skills
• Basic analytical and creative problem‑solving skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Basic knowledge in the physical properties of fuels, coolants, lubricants and oils
• Ability to lift, push, pull weights in the 20‑60 lbs. range
• Basic knowledge in the use of a PC and MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.)
• Ability to work any shift and overtime as required. Shifts rotate weekly:
  Monday – Friday 5:30am to 2:00pm and 1:30pm to 10:00pm. Schedule may rotate weekly and 12‑hour shifts required during extended testing schedules.
• Experience with AVL PUMA
• Experience with ETAS INCA
• Experience with MTU engines and electronics
• Experience with testing development engines
• Experience in a large engine service industry
• Experience in operating forklift trucks and rigging

Daily work is performed in a durable goods manufacturing environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk and stand; sit, use hands or fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools, parts, or controls reach with hands and arms; and talk…