XP Design Engineer Technician

Company Profile

80 years and countless innovations later, JCB is the world’s largest privately-owned manufacturer of construction and agricultural equipment. At 23 plants spanning four continents—and countries including the United States, the United Kingdom, India and Brazil—JCB manufactures a range of more than 300 products including telescopic handlers, backhoe loaders, excavators, wheel loaders, compact excavators, skid steer loaders, compact track loaders, Access aerial work platforms, rough terrain forklifts, and tractors.

JCB people are at the heart of our business and as a family-owned business we answer to our customers, not a group of shareholders. That freedom allows us to concentrate on developing the latest technologies and incorporating them into our equipment. We focus on what our customer needs on the jobsite – a machine that holds up in the toughest environment and increases their productivity.

At JCB, we stand behind our products – and our name .

To ensure that the design of JCB products performs to the targets set out by Sales and Marketing, and Design Engineering. Validate machine systems and certify that the design and performance meet or exceed the relevant international standards.

Assembly and maintenance of prototype / test vehicles. To ensure that new and current designs meet the intended fit form and functionality intended by engineering. Component and test point fitting to support Test and Development Engineers to enable testing of machines and components. Product support with new product introductions.

Full Time, Non-Exempt

• Assembling complex mechanical and electromechanical systems and sub-assemblies using various hand and power tools, ensuring precise tolerances and adherence to engineering drawings.

• Collaborating with mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and software engineering teams to integrate components, subsystems, and assemblies into complete machine systems or test rigs, ensuring correct fit, function, and overall system performance.

• Fabricating or modifying prototype components, tooling, fixtures, and fittings to support new product development, often using workshop equipment like lathes, mills, or 3D printers.

• Reading and interpreting detailed engineering drawings, schematics, and CAD models to understand design intent and assembly sequences.

• Participating in the Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFMA) process by identifying potential production issues on prototype machines and recommending design changes to engineers.

• Potentially traveling to field sites or production lines to support the installation, setup, or troubleshooting of prototype machines.

• Diagnostics and Troubleshooting:
  Diagnosing and troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues that arise during the build or testing phase.
• Performing necessary repairs or component replacements on machinery and equipment, from simple fixes to more complex repairs involving disassembling machinery.

• Conducting routine inspections and performing preventive maintenance on all shops and test machinery as per manufacturers’ recommendations to ensure safe and efficient operation.

• Adjusting and calibrating equipment to optimal specifications and conducting performance tests to ensure machines are functioning correctly and safely.

• Maintaining accurate maintenance records, repair logs, and inventory of spare parts and supplies.

• Adhering to all safety protocols and compliance standards when building, testing, and maintaining equipment.

• Collaborating with engineering:
  Working closely with design and engineering teams to provide feedback on manufacturability (DFMA), assembly processes, and design modifications.
• Documenting work:
  Maintaining accurate and detailed records of work performed, including wiring diagrams, test results, modifications, and…