Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Test Technician

Job Description

Join our team as a Test Technician where you will play a crucial role in the QA process for prototype vehicles and components within the Test & Development group. This position focuses on testing new designs and improvements for scissor lifts and similar construction equipment. This is an R&D role rather than a production role, offering a dynamic and varied work environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on testing of heavy equipment, focusing 70% of the time on hydraulics and electronics.
• Operate under the supervision of a Test Engineer or Test Engineer to verify performance and validate machines and components according to Internal Standard Test Procedures and External Standards.
• Install various types of instrumentation such as pressure ports, temperature sensors, and data acquisition systems (Somat eDAQ).
• Operate test machines in compliance with standard procedures (Note: no off-site driving involved).
• Communicate and document any machine issues encountered during the build process.
• Support process improvement activities within the Test and Development group.
• Perform tests on systems and components, focusing on hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Troubleshoot systems, conduct basic failure analysis, and adhere to detailed test procedures.
• Fabricate test fixtures and establish appropriate instrumentation, test sequences, and procedures.
• Routinely work with a data acquisition system, specifically the EDAQ system.

Essential Skills

• Troubleshooting skills in electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics.
• Proficiency in MS Office and technical documentation writing.
• Mechanical experience combined with modern troubleshooting and diagnostics systems.
• GED or High School Diploma required.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience troubleshooting complete systems including hydraulic pumps and cooling systems.
• Familiarity with Data Acquisition systems or similar testing equipment.
• Experience with moving equipment like farm machinery, forklifts, or heavy construction equipment.
• in electrical technology or mechanical systems.
• Test set-up experience and electronic testing and troubleshooting.

This is a Contract position based out of Orrville, OH.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $26.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Orrville,OH.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 15, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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