Test Technician I

About the role

A Test technician will inspect, take measurements and conduct a prescribed range of evaluations, both mechanical and electrical, to ensure locomotives are meeting all specifications before qualifying and shipping to customer.

Key responsibilities

• Test all electrical and mechanical, and electronic locomotive systems and sub-assemblies including complicated circuits, electrical measurements, air brake systems, diesel engines, and interactions between all systems
• Diagnose, adjust, troubleshoot, and repair all defects found during testing
• Conduct track testing of all types of locomotives and follow all rules pertaining to the operation of a locomotive
• Follow written/scope of work instructions and or QWI's consistently, accurately, and safely
• Calculate and record data
• Responsible for test set-ups and special instrumentations required to determine parts performance and systems characteristics
• Operate Locomotive and other rolling equipment such as tuggers and fork trucks
• Read precision instruments and gauges
• Operate overhead cranes
• Troubleshoot problems, critically analyze and develop solutions, and report key findings to quality organization and internal production departments
• Assign and manage employees daily work scope to ensure work is completed safely, in a timely manner

Physical and environmental demands

• Lift up to 50lbs; work in tight and confined spaces while installing, testing or repairing machinery and components
• Stand majority of the day; frequent walking, squatting, kneeling and climbing of steps and stairs
• Exposed to high levels of noise and vibration from tools, cutting torches and welding operations; proper PPE required
• Ability to read QWI and schematics and understand instructions
• Work inside or outside in non-temperature-controlled environments; exposed to temperature extremes and all weather elements; work with oils and other lubricants
• Work and cooperate as part of team in order to meet production requirements
• Position is safety sensitive, requiring work in and around live tracks and operation and repair of heavy equipment; strict adherence to safety policies (i.e blue flag) and use of all PPE required

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering technology and at least 5 years of related experience
• Technical knowledge to detect deficiencies with written skills to record them understandably and expertise to repair deficiencies if required
• Electrical/mechanical experience with ability to troubleshoot problems using schematics and other test engineering specifications
• Functional understanding of locomotive electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems
• Understand mechanical/electrical/pneumatic/hydraulic schematics and flowcharts
• Able to make locomotive repairs and use tools typically found in a locomotive maintenance facility
• Experience in a high voltage environment, computer/electronics knowledge and working knowledge of test equipment
• Experience using a variety of computer software programs including Windows and Office products