Engineering Technician

Engineering Technician Position

Bush Hog is one of the most recognized and successful names in the Agricultural Market. The Engineering Technician 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, 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 include:

• 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
• Ensure functionality, performance, required safety testing and service life to achieve desired levels of product reliability and user acceptances 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 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 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. Computer literate required. Familiar with CAD program preferred. Must be 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. Some travel required.

Education and experience: Associate's degree in technology or equivalent experience required. 3+ years or more dealership service experience preferred. CAD program experience (SolidWorks) 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 function. Position requires significant exposure to heavy steel fabrication, welding, paint and assembly environment with frequent exposure to heat, dust and noise. Must be able to sit, stand and walk during an 8-hour shift. Able to lift, carry and/or move up to 50 lbs on a regular basis. Able to work extended hours, including weekends on an occasional basis. Must wear all required safety equipment and work in non-climate-controlled areas. May require limited overnight travel (less than 5%).

Alamo Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability or veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing (where permitted by law).