Senior Project Test Technician

** Job Title
** Senior Project Test Technician
** Job Category
** Engineering
* * Job Description
** What starts with YOU, moves the world!

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling Inc, a world-class manufacturer of industrial lift trucks, has an outstanding opportunity for an exceptional and talented
** Senior Project Test Technician
** based at our Counterbalance Development Center in
** Fairview, Oregon**.
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* What you will do:

*** Plan, schedule, and supervise testing activities and facilities to assess the performance, durability, and integrity of prototype and existing lift trucks.
* Establish test requirements, modify equipment, and develop procedures to meet project objectives.
* Collaborate with engineering teams and other departments to coordinate test programs, resolve development issues, and drive improvements in product validation.
* Provide technical consultation, recommendations, and training for designers, engineers, and Test Technicians.
* Execute test plans by assembling, maintaining, and repairing prototypes; conduct tests, analyze data, troubleshoot issues, and communicate results via detailed reports.
* Lead initiatives to enhance testing efficiency, quality, and compliance with engineering standards and ISO
9000 certification.
** Who you are:**
* ** Energetic & Positive** – You bring energy and a positive outlook to every challenge, inspiring your team and fostering a productive work environment.
* ** Collaborative** – You thrive in cross-functional collaboration, working closely with engineers, designers, and other departments to deliver exceptional results.
* ** Proactive & Impactful** – You make a meaningful impact on the organization by proactively identifying opportunities for improvement and driving quality throughout product validation.
* ** Committed to Excellence** – You are committed to excellence, ensuring every project meets high standards and contributes to our company’s reputation for outstanding products.
*
* What you will need:

**
* ** Education**:
Associate of Applied Science Degree in a relevant field; additional accredited certifications are a plus.
* ** Experience**: 10 years of relevant experience.
** Skills, Experience & Abilities*
* * Higher-level Welding, Machining, and Fabrication experience with a demonstrated ability to work with a variety of materials and processes used in manufacturing lift trucks and related components.
* Proficient in interpreting engineering drawings, including components, weldments, hydraulic, and electrical schematics. Ensures accurate assembly and compliance with engineering standards and ISO
9000 certification.
* Strong practical understanding of machining practices, manufacturing methods, and tolerances—supporting high-quality and efficient product validation and testing.
* Ability to operate lift trucks safely and efficiently; contributing directly to the materials handling process.
* Strong practical understanding of machining practices, manufacturing methods, and tolerances, supporting high-quality and efficient product validation and testing.
* Extremely detail-oriented—ensuring test accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with company standards.
** Preferred Skills, Experience & Abilities:
*** Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of tools, with a strong emphasis on Excel for data management and analysis.
* Experience with sensor selection and data acquisition systems such as SOMAT EDAQ and Vector CANalyzer, including knowledge of vehicle CAN communication protocols.
* Demonstrated hands-on abilities in fabrication, machining, welding, and both general mechanical and electrical repair, including advanced troubleshooting of industrial vehicles.
* Specialized understanding of DC/AC electrical circuits.
* Mechanical aptitude and practical experience with vehicle repairs, including work on cars or trucks.

Who we are:

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc., designs, engineers, manufactures, sells and services a comprehensive line of lift trucks, aftermarket parts and technology and energy solutions that are transforming the way the world moves materials from Port to Home. As a global leader in the materials handling industry, Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc, has…