The Test Technician, SR position will be responsible for planning, implementing, conducting, and recording the testing of existing and new OEM forklifts and components. Position requires technical oriented individual with the communication and leadership skills to communicate, plan, execute, and document the activities of a fast-paced testing program.RESPONSIBILITIES/ DUTIES:Work with the Development Engineers to understand the new designs, review testing standards and decide what tests should be performed.Scheduling of the tests to meet project milestones while satisfying manpower availability.Responsible for cataloging and tracking of test equipment.Oversee the creation and management of equipment and calibration lists. Plan and specify new equipment required for new product development vehicle and component testing.Determine and obtain operating supplies as required; modify and repair test fixtures, hydraulic circuits, and electrical circuits; select electronic instrumentation set-ups or reconfigure instruments (sampling rate and input/output interfaces); verify calibration; and determine method of testing.Install test equipment onto test items such as: data loggers, pressure transducers, strain gages, weld stress coatings, multimeters, ohm meters, gauges, thermocouples, shunts, hydrometers, oscilloscopes, load cells, flow meters, impact monitors, sound meters, and other.Execute prototype testing according to models, sketches, blueprints, drawings, test standards, regulations, or other written or oral specifications.Compile test data using different software and data logging devices.Oversee forklift test drivers to ensure trucks are driven correctly, check lists are completed, issues documented, and other test data is being recorded properly.Write the test plans and meet with Development Engineers to confirm the details.Author formal test reports recording the procedures used and providing objective technical opinions and recommendations relative to the recorded test results and fork lift experience using Clark reporting standards.Assists in the design effort by providing technical input and troubleshooting support of prototype mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic system problems.Prepare documentation related to testing for reporting in meetings and design reviews.Prepare and implement improvements to processes and procedures related to testing, planning, and reporting. Ensure test standards are up to date and develop new test standards as required.Use CAD & CAE as an engineering tool in the layout, planning, and design of special tests or evaluations.Perform basic maintenance, repair, and calibration of all tools and equipment.Participates in capital equipment expenditure decisions to include: selection, justification, and procurement of equipment by contacting suppliers for technical information and quotations. Education:Requires BS degree (4yr) in Electronic, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or related field of study with 2-4 years of experience supporting Product Testing, New Product Development, testing vehicles or industrial components.OR Requires AS degree (2yr) in Electronic, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Hydraulics, Engineering Mechanics, or related field of study with 4-6 years of testing experience.Experience/Skills/Special Requirements:Experience with using and configuring data acquisition devices.Proficient with Microsoft Products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)Experience with strain gage, pressure transducer, thermocouple, multimeter, oscilloscope, and other sensor technologies.Demonstrates a minimum proficiency in three (3) of the following areas by conducting routine and complex testing of fork lift systems, subsystems, and components in the areas of powertrain (transmission, transaxles, drive motors, brake, EM brakes); hydraulics (pumps, pump motors, valves, electro-hydraulic valves, cylinders); electrical (control circuits, AC motors, gages, displays, batteries, sensors, contactors, wiring); structures (overhead guard, seat, frame, uprights, carriages); vehicle performance and compliance testing as it relates to UL, ISO, EN, CE, ITA, SAE, or ANSI regulations.Understanding of product life cycles, and application of relevant test methodologies.Understanding of IC and electric forklift or similar products. Possess the technical ability to read, evaluate, understand and communicate data from prints and technical standard documents.Must be authorized to work in the US indefinitely without sponsorship.