Small Engine Technician – R&D Lab

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.