Fuel Systems Test Technician

Company Overview

Advanced Technology Services (ATS) was founded in 1985 with presence in the United States, Mexico, and the United Kingdom. The company specializes in industrial maintenance, helping factories run more efficiently.

• Coords and participates in installing units or systems to be tested in test fixtures, connecting valves, pumps, hydraulic, mechanical or electrical controls, cabling, tubing, power source, and indicating instruments.
• Participates in installations and hardware changes.
• Sets up the tested product to the proper operating conditions, collects corresponding data, and tears down equipment.
• Confers with engineering personnel to resolve fabrication problems relating to specifications and to review test plans, such as types and cycles of tests, conditions under which tests are to be conducted, and duration of tests.
• Examines parts for conformance, using precision measuring instruments; may recommend replacement of defective parts when needed.
• Activates controls to apply electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, or mechanical power and subjects the test item to successive steps in the test cycle.
• Monitors controls and instruments and records test data for engineers.
• Utilizes a basic understanding of controls and instrumentation.
• Under general supervision, provides basic data analysis to ensure quality and uncover trends.
• Collaborates with engineers regarding data analysis and conclusions.
• Participates in continuous improvement activities—processes, results, and cost savings.
• Receives regular mentoring from higher‑level technicians and provides basic mentoring to lower‑level technicians.
• Completes technical self‑study programs for career development.
• Follows all safety‑related policies, rules, regulations, technical instructions, and guidelines; demonstrates situational awareness and identifies unsafe behaviors and conditions.
• Complies with 5S and housekeeping standards.

• Basic mechanical knowledge and/or basic knowledge of internal combustion engines, diesel/gas engines, test‑cell operations, or data collection systems.
• Ability to operate PC or PDP‑11 controlled equipment.
• Proven ability to work successfully with computers, including Microsoft Suite experience.
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively with other team members, customers, and management.
• High School Graduate or equivalent (GED).
• Associate’s degree with a technical focus or 18 months of related experience in general industry.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands/fingers to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb, ascend/descend or balance to heights that may require a ladder or lift; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl in confined spaces; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds.

The employee is regularly required to use close vision and color vision. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions and the risk of electrical shock. Work is typically performed in a factory environment and is usually very loud. The employee may be exposed to hazardous materials and/or greasy or slippery factory floors.

Pay Range: $24.83 — $31.76 USD. ATS offers market‑leading benefit programs, including medical, dental, and vision plans; paid time off; a 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching; tuition reimbursement, and more.

ATS is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment to all applicants and employees without regard to age, color, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. Review the privacy policy.

• Seniority Level: Entry level
• Employment Type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job Function:
  Quality Assurance and Manufacturing
• Industry: Technology, Information and Internet