About this role
Small Engine Technician - R&D Lab
SUMMARY:
As a world-class manufacturer of pressure washers and outdoor power equipment, FNA Group needs a Small Engine Technician in the R&D lab who can continue producing the highest quality products on the market.
Primary Purpose:
Provide technical support for research and development through testing and product evaluation.
Job Description:
- Set up, run and monitor testing of small engines.
- Oversee performance and life testing of products.
- Coordinate use of a wide variety of test equipment.
- Conduct product evaluations to verify compliance with product specifications.
- Gather and document all test data and report on test results.
- Evaluate and maintain test equipment, water system and lab supplies.
- Maintain a clean, organized work area.
- Evaluate line-rejected engines to determine the failure cause and determine if root cause is a warranty issue; and if so, document the failure and control the paperwork to return the engines to an authorized warranty center and receive them back into stock or receive credit if appropriate.
- Work towards becoming an authorized service center so FNA can do its own warranty repairs.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Ability to use simple and complex test equipment.
- Possess good mechanical skills and aptitude with small engines.
- Pass in-house blueprint reading and shop math test.
- Good oral and written communication skills; ability to work well with others.
- Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
- General computer knowledge with spreadsheet and word processing programs preferred.
- Ability to read/interpret documents.
- Basic electrical experience.
Education/Certification:
High school diploma or GED required. Degree is a plus.