R&D Lab Technician III
Hendrickson

Supports engineering by conducting tests to evaluate and validate designs and ensures a safe work environment.

Essential Functions:

• Conduct laboratory component, systems, and vehicle tests to evaluate and validate new designs and product improvements to existing designs.

• Review, understand and adopt new test methods and procedures to assist engineers in evaluating suspension systems and components.

• Build, install and instrument prototype suspension components and systems onto Hendrickson and customer vehicles to evaluate designs on the proving grounds and in the field.

• Maintain records of work performed.

• Conduct competitive suspension benchmarking studies.

• Stock and procure test materials.

• Provide a safe laboratory-working environment.

• Participate in continuous improvement activities.

• Identify, define, and implement improvements to processes through the application of problem-solving tools by individuals and/or teams.

• Other duties as assigned.

• 5 years minimum of experience as a test technician or mechanic in the transportation industry.

• Basic machining and welding experience preferred.

• CDL license preferred.

• PC experience required (spreadsheets and word processing).

• Data Acquisition experience preferred.

• MTS testing experience preferred.

Physical Demands

• Frequent standing and walking on concrete.

• Ability to lift and carry parts up to 60lbs.

• Ability to push/pull carts (minimal 25lbs), toolboxes (up to 45lbs), and parts (minimal 60lbs).

• Ability to drive as required.

Environmental Conditions

• Exposure to R&D lab and manufacturing setting.

Noise, oil, dust, impact tool, and vibration environment

Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 240000DN