Small Engine Technician - R&D Lab

Job Description

Job Description

Small Engine Technician - R&D LabSUMMARY: As a world-class manufacturer of pressure washers and outdoor power equipment, FNA Group needs a Small Engine Technician in the R&D lab who can continue producing the highest quality products on the market. Primary Purpose:Provide technical support for research and development through testing and product evaluation.Job Description:Set up, run and monitor testing of small engines.Oversee performance and life testing of products.Coordinate use of a wide variety of test equipment.Conduct product evaluations to verify compliance with product specifications.Gather and document all test data and report on test results.Evaluate and maintain test equipment, water system and lab supplies.Maintain a clean, organized work area.Evaluate line-rejected engines to determine the failure cause and determine if root cause is a warranty issue; and if so, document the failure and control the paperwork to return the engines to an authorized warranty center and receive them back into stock or receive credit if appropriate. Work towards becoming an authorized service center so FNA can do its own warranty repairs.Perform other duties as assigned.Qualifications:Ability to use simple and complex test equipment.Possess good mechanical skills and aptitude with small engines.Pass in-house blueprint reading and shop math test.Good oral and written communication skills; ability to work well with others.Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.General computer knowledge with spreadsheet and word processing programs preferred. Ability to read/interpret documents.Basic electrical experience.Education/Certification:High school diploma or GED required. Degree is a plus.