Senior Technician - NPD

New Product Development Senior Technician

At Pierce Manufacturing, we build trucks that protect people and communities around the world. To our team, there is no room for anything less than providing the absolute best. Since 1913, building truck bodies on Model T Ford chassis in an old converted church has evolved to creating highly customized, carefully designed and engineered pumpers, aerials, tankers and rescue units that have no equal. Today, you'll find more than 30,000 Pierce apparatuses on the road that are making a difference in people's lives, every day. To us, every step in the process of building our trucks is personal. From innovation and expertise, to the customization and service. Our trucks are designed to perform under the toughest conditions.

The New Product Development (NPD) Senior Technician will play a key role in contributing to the prototype build and development process of new products within the Pierce Manufacturing and Oshkosh Vocational Segment portfolios. They will lead the fabrication and assembly of prototype vehicles, sub-systems, and parts/components; perform configuration changes and repairs of vehicles, and follow appropriate engineering procedures, standards, and specifications. The objective is to validate new product designs as part of new product development as well as resolve issues on sustaining products. The Senior Technician will serve as a mentor, guiding and teaching colleagues for the purpose of personal and professional development. This role will provide exemplary technical support to the customers of New Product Development, Pierce Manufacturing, various Oshkosh Corporation segments.

Your Impact:

These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned.

• Assemble and/or disassemble complex projects and mechanical structures through referencing drawings and work instructions with minimal input. Fabricate complex/customized parts and mechanical structures with foresight to avoid any technical issues.
• Conduct testing of prototypes and current products to commission systems and verify operational readiness utilizing operational knowledge of vehicle systems (electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic). Determine capabilities of vehicle/systems and conformance to specifications and/or regulations, independently with minimal direction from engineers. Troubleshoot systems, perform basic failure analysis and follow detailed test procedures.
• Document and communicate to Engineering, issues and observations encountered through the new product build and development process.
• Develop and mentor fellow technicians to follow best practices and standards. Identify and implement continuous improvement projects.
• Communicate and work cross functionally to resolve problems. Understand and execute directions and instructions. Follow through on instructions/directions and provide constructive feedback to all levels of the organization.
• Responsible for determining the appropriate test instruments for product testing.
• Plan and schedule daily activities to complete assignments in their order of priority to make effective use of time and ensure projects are being completed within identified timeline.
• Responsible for maintaining a safe work environment, adhering to all safety procedures during all aspects of job performance which includes regular exposure to personal and physical hazards.
• Operate heavy equipment, machinery or drive vehicles for the purpose of testing or material handling.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree with five (5) years of experience in engineering or equivalent.
• A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or an ability to obtain in the future.
• Ability to travel 10%.
• Mechanic tool set and tool box.

Standout Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree with seven (7) years of experience in engineering or equivalent.
• Experience with Aerial fire apparatus assembly, operation, testing, and troubleshooting/diagnostics of system issues.
• Experience in the prototype build and/or development field.
• JDE or other ERP experience, Truckbuilder.
• MS Office Suite, CAD/3D software (CATIA, Creo).
• Experience with heavy automotive vehicle assembly.
• Experience with manufacturing processes such as fabricating, machining, and assembly.
• Experience with coaching and mentoring other technicians.
• Foresight to address potential technical issues with vehicles and systems.
• Knowledge of automotive and mechanical terms.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, government regulations and procedure manuals.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment.
• Detail oriented.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.

Pay Range:

$57,600.00 - $90,400.00

The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, education and skills, as well as the equity of pay among team members in similar positions. Beyond offering a competitive total rewards package, we prioritize a people-first culture and offer various opportunities to support team member growth and success.

Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io.

Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.

Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.

Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.