What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Technician position at KYYBA?
Job Summary
We are seeking an Engineering Technician II to support product engineering activities related to product validation, verification, testing, and analysis. This role is responsible for conducting instrumented laboratory and field tests, analyzing performance data, troubleshooting engineering issues, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with mechanical, hydraulic, and/or electrical systems along with strong problem-solving and technical documentation skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform instrumented laboratory and field testing using established procedures to validate and verify product performance against specifications.
- Support assigned product groups throughout product validation and verification activities associated with production requirements.
- Install and configure instrumentation and data acquisition systems for testing activities.
- Analyze test data, identify issues, draw conclusions, and prepare detailed technical reports.
- Assist in troubleshooting product performance issues and support corrective action implementation and tracking.
- Develop and maintain testing procedures, documentation, and engineering records.
- Provide input and recommendations for product improvements and design changes.
- Support reliability analysis and continuous improvement projects.
- Collaborate with engineers, test operators, and cross-functional teams to execute testing plans and project activities.
- Schedule and coordinate testing activities to meet project timelines.
- Provide work direction and technical guidance to test operators as needed.
- Utilize engineering tools, systems, and databases to document and manage testing activities.
Required Qualifications
- Associate degree, technical degree, apprenticeship, or equivalent experience in:
- Engineering Technology
- Mechanical Engineering Technology
- Electrical Engineering Technology
- Agricultural Sciences
- Related technical discipline
- 1–3 years of experience in:
- Engineering testing and analysis
- Product validation and verification
- Product design support
- Engineering laboratory or field testing
- Experience working with mechanical, hydraulic, and/or electrical systems.
- Familiarity with data acquisition systems and instrumentation setup.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to read and follow engineering procedures and technical documentation.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with reliability testing and failure analysis.
- Knowledge of Product Verification & Validation (PV&V) methodologies.
- Familiarity with engineering development processes such as EPDP, ETDP, or ECAP.
- Experience supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
- Knowledge of competitor products and machine systems.
Technical Skills
- Product Verification & Validation (V&V)
- Instrumentation and sensors
- Data acquisition systems
- Mechanical systems testing
- Hydraulic systems testing
- Electrical systems testing
- Engineering documentation
- Root cause analysis
- Reliability analysis
- Technical reporting
- Engineering databases and systems
Soft Skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Effective communication skills
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Organizational skills
- Critical thinking
- Adaptability in a fast-paced engineering environment
Work Environment
- Combination of laboratory, field, and office environments.
- May require hands-on testing and equipment setup.
- Ability to support multiple engineering projects concurrently.
Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Farmington Hills, MI, Kyyba has a global presence delivering high-quality resources and top-notch recruiting services, enabling businesses to effectively respond to organizational changes and technological advances.
At Kyyba, the overall well-being of our employees and their families is important to us. We are proud of our work culture which embodies our core values; incorporating value, passion, excellence, empowerment, and happiness, creates a vibrant and productive atmosphere. We empower our employees with the resources, incentives, and flexibility that they need to support a healthy, balanced, and fulfilling career by providing many valuable benefits and a balanced compensation structure combined with career development.
Kyyba is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Kyyba does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other b
At Kyyba, the overall well-being of our employees and their families is important to us. We are proud of our work culture which embodies our core values; incorporating value, passion, excellence, empowerment, and happiness, creates a vibrant and productive atmosphere. We empower our employees with the resources, incentives, and flexibility that they need to support a healthy, balanced, and fulfilling career by providing many valuable benefits and a balanced compensation structure combined with career development.
Kyyba is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Kyyba does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other b
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