Engineering Test Technician

The Fountainhead Group is looking for a Engineering Test Technician to join our FGI Family and support as a member of the Product Engineering Team. Relocation Package Available!!

In this role, you will be responsible for a range of technical tasks related to new product development of electro-mechanical lawn and garden devices.

As of 2/12/24

NAME: Open

POSITION: Engineering Test Technician

REPORTS TO: Systems and Compliance Supervisor

POSITION OVERVIEW: Responsible for a range of technical tasks related to new product

development of electro-mechanical lawn and garden devices.

TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Work directly with design and system engineers assembling prototypes and fabricating small components.

Perform electrical and mechanical prototype and product testing per established test protocols.

Familiar with both mechanical and electronic components

Collect and analyze data during testing.

Responsible for maintaining tools, ensure inventory of borrowed tools and notify supervisor of any repairs and/or replacements needed.

Take direction from design engineer, system engineer and/or supervisor to conduct research on electrical and mechanical components.

Perform technical tasks which include test equipment setup, running tests, creating lab reports, generation of test equipment specification and purchase requests.

Aid in development of testing procedures and documentation.

Solid modeling tasks to support testing fixtures and new product development.

Basic maintenance of tools and equipment.

All other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor

SKILLS NEEDED:

Associate Degree with 1-2 years of experience in a test lab setting required

Mechanical and Electronics experience required

MET or EET related college coursework

Ability to follow direction and see it through to completion.

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Basic machining and fabrication skills preferred.

Understanding basic principles of 3D CAD software, SolidWorks is a plus.

Experience with a 3D printer, a plus

Medical

Dental

Paid Vacation

Holiday Pay

401k with employer match up to 2%

Tuition Reimbursement

Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Employer paid Life Insurance

Employee paid Voluntary Life and Short Term Disability Coverage

Company Website

https://www.thefountainheadgroup.com/

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Company Profile

The Fountainhead Group is a family-owned and operated company, dedicated to the success and longevity of our business, our employees, and our community. For more than 130 years, FGI has been creating, innovating, and manufacturing liquid sprayer products for the world's top brands and retailers. From the first compressed air sprayer in 1888, we have dedicated ourselves to creating products that make our customer’s lives easier, expanding our offering to include the highest quality sprayer technology for both home and professional use.

Across four manufacturing and distribution centers in Central New York, we’re committed to the betterment of our FGI Family of employees and our local community, supporting more than 350+ local nonprofits through our robust philanthropy and volunteer programs to ensure the success of our community for generations to come.

The Fountainhead Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer (AAE/EEO) and ranked one of the Best Companies to Work for in New York State by the Society for Human Resource Management. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, refugee or disability status. With over 12 languages spoken at FGI, regardless of language ability, education, or training, there is a place for you within the FGI Family!