Engineering Test Technician III

Flexco, a leading global manufacturer of conveyor system solutions, is seeking an Engineering Test Technician III; to help with the R&D efforts in Walker. This role will manage the testing queue in the Engineering Lab, through cross functional interactions with both engineering and production. The role will create, administer, document and review a wide array of testing efforts within a lab setting. The engineering testing lab is part of a new. state-of-the-art, facility that was recently built in Walker!

This is your opportunity to work in an environment where employees truly believe in the products they produce and the culture is focused on putting people first, working better together, being customer centered, being forward thinking and always committed to excellence. Flexco has consistently been named to the list of "101 Best & Brightest Companies To Work For" by the National Association of Business Resources and is consistently recognized as a top charitable contributor in the area.

An Engineering Test Technician III at Flexco can expect an hourly compensation of between $28.00 and $35.00 per hour, or more, depending on skills, experience and education. 

Purpose: The purpose of this role is to manage the department’s R&D testing queue, ensuring the timely scheduling, setup, execution, and communication of test results. The position leverages expertise from Voice of Customer (VOC) feedback to drive improvements in new product development. Additionally, this role applies advanced product knowledge to engineering and provides product guidance to both internal teams and external customers.

What you will need: 

• Associates Degree in a technical field or equivalent experience in an engineering related field.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience as an engineering test technician.
• Working knowledge of the mechanical properties of a variety of materials including ferrous and non-ferrous metals, rubbers, plastics, and urethanes. Good understanding of various manufacturing processes and associated capabilities and tolerance limits. 
• Excellent hands-on experience working with common shop tools and equipment, as well as experience using precision measuring instruments and gages. Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Experience reading engineering drawings, including GD&T and weld callouts.
• Established skills with common MS office software, to summarize and communicate key testing results and findings
• Strong troubleshooting skills, both in the lab and the field
• Solidworks CAD experience (solid modeling, drawing, dimensioning, etc.) Preferred
• Forklift experience preferred
• The position requires the ability to work in challenging environmental conditions, including exposure to significant tool vibration, noise, dust, heat, and cold. These elements may be present continuously and can be uncomfortable or unpleasant at times.
• Ability to lift objects weighing up to 45 lbs, push (max 50 lbs), or pull (max 25 lbs one arm) on a regular basis.
• Frequent bending, stooping, reaching, and crouching may be required.
• The ability to exert physical force to move objects or materials, which may include lifting, pushing, or pulling as necessary to perform essential job duties.

What you will doing: 

• Manage and maintain test request queue.
• Confer with engineering personnel to formulate test plans and identify necessary equipment.
• Estimate test completion timing, schedule tests, and deliver results on time.
• Document test results through writing official reports, gathering input from engineers as needed.
• Review published standards such as ISO and adapt to in-house testing.
• Design simple fixtures and coordinate building them.
• Coordinate with outside test sources on applicable testing.
• Setup and perform a variety of tests including but not limited to tensile, dynamic, static, splicing, v-belt, destructive, flexural, reliability, etc.
• Knowledge of and proficiency in Flexco and competitor product installation methods.
• Maintain test sample archives for easy retrieval.
• Maintain inventory of testing supplies, such as belting, fasteners and competitive products.
• Ensure safe testing environment, good housekeeping, and preventive maintenance of test equipment.
• Validate and critique all potential new product designs and collaborate with engineers to further develop fixtures, processes, testing methods, etc.
• Provide expertise and VOC on MBF and/or BCP and Belt Maintenance Tools (BMTs) to internal and external customers, during NPD and throughout product changes/updates/improvements.

Flexco is an equal-opportunity employer offering generous compensation and benefits package including:

• Medical (including Rx), dental, vision on day one of employment
• 401(k) with up to 8% matching funds
• 12 paid holidays per year
• Up to 10 vacation days and 10 personal days
• Tuition reimbursement/educational assistance
• Life insurance, disability insurance, vacation, and more.