Engineering Technician-Test Technician

Alamo Group Ag Americas, LLC. is currently recruiting for an experienced Engineering Technician to join the Alamo Group Ag Americas Team in Selma, Alabama.

Alamo Group Ag Americas, Inc., a member of the Alamo Group family of companies, is the leading North American manufacturer of rotary cutters, finishing mowers, landscape tools, and tractor-mounted implements used in the agricultural market. Located in Selma, Alabama for over 70 years, Alamo Group Ag Americas' products have earned an enviable reputation for their ruggedness and durability in the most challenging work environments.

To apply for this position go to www.bushhog.com

Alamo Group Ag Americas Inc. offers competitive salary, benefits and relocation assistance.

For additional information about Bush Hog, Inc., please visit our company website at www.bushhog.com or check out our Facebook page.

Qualifications:

Position Summary: 

Bush Hog is one of the most recognized and successful names in the Agricultural Market.  The Engineering Technician II is a key position in the Company and will support and contribute to the Company goals of profitability, return on investment, inventory turnover and accident prevention.  The Engineering Technician II, under general supervision, performs test and service functions relating to the reliability and servicing of Bush Hog and other Alamo Group whole goods and purchased components.  Works from sketches, prints or verbal instructions to fabricate and assemble experimental parts, components, and assemblies.  Performs bench and field test from test plans and submits detailed reports.  Makes changes to existing products and provides innovative ideas for functional and cost improvements.

Core Competencies for this position include:

• Leading Change/Change Management
• Leading People/Teamwork
• Communication
• Business Acumen
• Results Driven

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Focus, communicate, encourage and contribute to Safety in all aspects of the job and all company meetings.

• Conducts and documents test for new products, existing products and purchased components.

• Ensures functionality, performance, required safety testing and service life to achieve desired levels of product reliability and user acceptance directed by design engineering.

• Read, write, and interpret the test performed, summarizing the results and recommendations for improvement to Engineering or vendors.

• Weigh all products and major components and records the data in the computer system.

• Coordinates customer testing when applicable.

• Design assembly fixtures and special test tooling as needed.

• Assist Quality Department when needed.

• Assist in maintaining department’s prototype inventory and tractors.

• Maintains prototype storage area, shop bay and testing area in a clean, orderly and professional manner.

• Use and maintain the department’s instrumentation including the data acquisition equipment.

• Operate the department’s truck and trailer as required to support the test program.

• Perform all other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA’s):

• Desire and capability to work with machinery in a “hands on” environment required.

• Knowledge and experience in fabrication, welding and tractor mechanics required.

• Hydraulic and electrical systems knowledge and experience preferred.

• Must be computer literate.

• Familiar with CAD program preferred.

• Some travel required.

• Able to work occasional overtime to complete projects as needed.

• Must have a valid driver’s license, health card and DOT training to operate the department’s truck and trailer or be willing to obtain within 6 weeks.

Education and Experience:

• Associate's degree in technology or equivalent experience required.

• 5 years in dealership service experience preferred.

• CAD program experience (Solid Works) preferred.

Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position requires significant exposure to heavy steel fabrication, weld, paint and assembly environment with frequent exposure to heat, dust and noise in a non-climate-controlled area and field test in the outdoors. Physical capability includes frequent sitting, standing, bending, stooping and walking for an 8 hour shift and occasional weekends.   Have the ability to wear required safety equipment and lifting up to 50 pounds, required for test programs.  Able to travel overnight when required (less than 5%).