Testing Technician III

Testing Technician III

Yamaha has an excellent opportunity for a Testing Technician III to join our Marine team in Bridgeport AL. In this role, you will support the Marine Test & Validation Center by preparing, instrumenting, operating, monitoring, and evaluating marine engines, propulsion systems, controls, test cell equipment, and related test articles in world class facility-based engine test environments. This role combines hands-on mechanical and electrical technical expertise, safe test cell operation, accurate data collection, clear reporting, troubleshooting, and strong attention to detail to help validate product performance, durability, reliability, and quality.

The position offers the opportunity to work directly with advanced Yamaha marine products, specialized test cell systems, PLC-based controls, data acquisition equipment, and cross-functional engineering, testing, service, sales, and marketing teams.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Perform supervised test cell testing and evaluation of marine engines, propulsion systems, controls, instrumentation, and related test articles. Collect, organize, review, and summarize test data; prepare clear written test reports and support timely completion of assigned test schedules.
• Prepare engines, components, and related test articles for testing by installing instrumentation and data acquisition equipment such as thermocouples, pressure transducers, strain gauges, sensors, wiring, and related measurement systems; install engines, components, and support systems into test cells.
• Assist with routine repair, maintenance, inspection, readiness, calibration, and improvement of test cells, sensors, monitoring devices, data acquisition systems, shop equipment, buildings, grounds, and related facility assets. Monitor commonly used supplies and communicate replenishment needs to support uninterrupted testing operations.
• Develop, modify, verify, and execute safe test profiles using Allen-Bradley PLC-based test cell controls or similar automation systems. Troubleshoot controls, instrumentation, data acquisition, mechanical, and electrical system issues to minimize downtime and maintain test quality.
• Maintain a safe, clean, organized, and professional work environment across test cells, shops, storage areas, buildings, grounds, docks, and related facility spaces.
• Protect the confidentiality of test plans, products, results, data, photos, conversations, and development activities in accordance with company expectations.
• Support sales, marketing, service, engineering, and customer-facing activities as needed by preparing test properties, assisting with event setup and cleanup, supporting safe product demonstrations, and helping return equipment and spaces to ready condition.
• Assist with on-water, shop-based, field, and off-site testing activities when needed, including preparation, setup, data collection, troubleshooting support, and post-test teardown.
• Assist with shipping activities by preparing, protecting, and packing engines, components, and parts for shipment; provide accurate shipment details to the appropriate team members for processing.
• Assist with receiving activities by unloading freight, inspecting incoming items as appropriate, and providing bills of lading or receiving documentation to the appropriate staff.

What You Need To Be Successful:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training, relevant college degree, or equivalent hands-on mechanical, electrical, marine, engine, diagnostic, or test cell experience preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, including internal combustion engines, marine propulsion systems, dynamo meters, test cell equipment, or powertrain test systems.
• Experience with test cell operations, automation, and PLC-based control systems; experience with AVL and Allen-Bradley systems preferred.
• Familiarity with calibration, instrumentation, and data acquisition tools such as ETAS INCA, MMD8, NIRA, DEWESoft, or similar systems.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in engine development, dynamometer testing, test cell operations, powertrain testing, or closely related technical work.
• Demonstrated ability…