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Job Title

Test Technician - Drivetrain

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Testing and Validation

Job Description

Test Technician - Drivetrain

Put a LIFT in Your Career! Hyster-Yale Group, Inc. (HYG), a world-class manufacturer of industrial lift trucks, has an outstanding opportunity for an exceptional and talented Senior Test Technician in our facility located in the Portland, Oregon area. HYG designs, engineers, manufactures, sells and services a comprehensive line of lift trucks and aftermarket parts marketed globally under the Hyster (http://www.nmhg.com/brands/hyster/) and Yale (http://www.nmhg.com/brands/yale/) brand names. We are one of the global leaders in the Material Handling industry and have been building relationships and partnering with our customers, suppliers, dealers, and employees for over 90 years.

HYG is looking for an energetic individual who will have a positive influence on the organization and the Drivetrain Test team. This position plays an important role in the validation of counterbalanced products with focus on drivetrain content including transmissions, axles, and brakes. This individual may interact with all aspects of the organization, including design, test, marketing, manufacturing, and procurement, to ensure we deliver quality lift trucks that meet customer requirements and acceptance. Join our team as we take forklift research, development, and testing to the next level.

Responsibilities:

• Assemble, maintain, and repair drivetrain systems of prototype lift trucks.

• Install and calibrate sensors and instrumentation for data collection.

• Conduct on-truck test, bench tests, and collect data.

• Troubleshoot, inspect, and provide recommendations based on test outcomes.

• Identify and resolve development issues working closely with Test and Design Engineers.

• Communicate data analysis and interpret test results through both verbal and written reports.

• Take a role in identifying and implementing processes that improve testing efficiency and overall quality of validation testing.

• Set up of specialized tests not covered in standard test procedures.

• Collaborate with test engineers to design and build test stands in support of test objectives.

Qualifications:

• Associate of Applied Science Degree or equivalent certification.

• At least 2 - 3 years technician experience working in automotive, materials handling, agriculture, or similar technologies.

• Welding, Machining and Fabrication experience.

• Experience interpreting engineering drawings (components, weldments, hydraulic and electrical schematics).

• Practical understanding of machining practices, manufacturing methods and tolerances.

• Ability to operate lift trucks.

• Ability to meet physical demands of working on equipment (lifting, pulling, bending, and reaching).

• Ability to work with limited supervision.

• Extremely detail oriented for test accuracy and efficiency.

Preferred:

• Capable of using Microsoft Office suite of tools, especially Excel.

• Experience with sensor selection and data acquisition systems such as SOMAT EDAQ, Vector CANalyzer including knowledge of vehicle CAN communication.

• Hands-on demonstrated abilities in fabrication, machining, welding, general mechanical and electrical repair including advanced troubleshooting issues of industrial vehicles.

We are an equal opportunity employer with an excellent benefit package including medical, dental and life insurance, 401(k) and profit sharing.

EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled

Job ID

1440

Employment Type

Full time

Work Hours

40

Travel Required

Primary Location

HYG US Portland, OR

Address

4000 NE Blue Lake Road

Zip Code

97024-8710

Field-Based

No

Relocation Assistance Available

No

We are an equal opportunity employer with an excellent benefit package including medical, dental and life insurance, 401(k) and profit sharing.

EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled