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Newport News, VA - USA

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: Yesterday
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Test Lab Supervisor Engineering Technician is responsible for the coordination and implementation of engineering technician best practices and procedures while participating in the verification and validation activities related to mining trucks. They are responsible for scheduling and task management of all activities in the R&D Test Lab. This includes daily task prioritization and delegation adherence to schedules and management of team members who participate in Testing. Additionally they perform at a working level as an Engineering Technician with approximately a 50/50% ratio between supervisor responsibility and Engineering Technician responsibility.

Responsibilities

  • Light Vehicle fleet Maintenance
  • Test Lab and Test Fixture Maintenance
  • 3HA warehouse inventory and transaction expediting
  • Hardware In Loop test stand Maintenance and updates
  • Trains or mentors Engineering Technicians on procedures proper use of data acquisition hardware and sensors and general truck operation and safety.
  • Acts as the skilled Technician for the test lab in at least one specialized area of test and measurement data acquisition such as hydraulics noise/vibration or electrical controls.
  • Works with Engineers Engineering Technicians or independently to perform tests on mining products equipment or systems in the field or in the test lab.
  • Follows and implements the test plan by working with customer supplier or other department personnel to gain access to test trucks.
  • Reads and interprets sketches engineering drawings electrical or hydraulic schematics or verbal instructions to complete required tasks.
  • Fabricates assembles troubleshoots or reconfigures test fixtures.
  • Specifies installs and verifies operation of sensors and data acquisition equipment required for engineering tests based on the requirements in the test plan.
  • Specifies builds troubleshoots or repairs electrical control wires and hydraulic systems used for new or existing test equipment.
  • Provides input to Engineers or Managers on the time or equipment required to perform a specific task.
  • Utilizes the Liebherr BaaN system to check parts availability or search for Bills of Materials (BOMs) and engineering drawings.
  • Utilizes truck software system to perform engineering tests when required.
  • Creates detailed task lists and maintains project backlog and planning.
  • Estimates time and cost requirements for all projects.
  • Works as a team member with other Technicians Engineers designers and product support personnel on ad hoc projects.
  • Participates in the Product Development Plan.
  • Supervisory Duties:
  • Directly supervises up to five testing specific employees in the Test group to support R&D testing activities
  • Responsible for the overall direction coordination and evaluation of LME Proving Grounds R& warehouse team.
  • Trains mentors and develops team on operating procedures resolving system malfunctions and provides technical information.
  • Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws.
  • Responsibilities include interviewing hiring and training employees; planning assigning and directing work appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Competencies

  • Associates degree (A.A.S.) or equivalent from a 2 year college or technical school for engineering technology plus 10 years experience as an Engineering Technician; or 12 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Demonstrated proficiency of Senior Engineering Technician.
  • Knowledge of financial data and costing procedures.
  • Knowledge of BaaN system as it relates to truck BOM structure and inventory control.
  • Some level of management training ( i.e. Crestcom).
  • Capable of checking own work and work of others.
  • Skilled in using AutoCAD or similar software to create sketches or drawings.
  • Ability to add subtract multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute area volume and weights. Ability to convert from US to metric engineering units.
  • Skilled in the use of Microsoft Word Excel and Project or similar software packages to summarize preliminary test results and schedule tasks.
  • Knowledge of heavy equipment systems maintenance and repair.
  • Skilled in the use of data acquisition equipment and sensors to implement a test plan.
  • Ability to work according to established engineering company or customer safety procedures.
  • Ability to read schematics and install and troubleshoot basic hydraulic and electrical circuits.
  • Skilled in the operation and use of power and hand tools.
  • Skilled in the operation of forklifts overhead cranes mining & construction equipment.
  • Ability to handle and dispose of hazardous wastes such as oil antifreeze parts cleaner solvent or similar material.
  • Knowledge of basic computer operation such as serial or network connections.
  • Travel domestically and internationally up to 35% of the time.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver license and passport.
  • Ability to maintain Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) certification.
  • Ability to maintain forklift overhead crane Mining truck Excavator Dozer Motor Grader and any other required operator certifications.

Our Offer

An interesting and ambitious role in a successful international company. We offer a secure work environment with a comprehensive benefits package that includes major medical dental and vision insurance 401K plan with company match paid vacation and personal days and competitive salary.

Have we awoken your interest Then we look forward to receiving your online application. If you have any questions please contact Thomas Steele.

Liebherr-America Inc. and its US affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. Employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion national origin gender sexual orientation gender identity age physical or mental disability genetic factors military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
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The company

In line with its international growth Liebherrs venture into the United States began in 1970. Within a couple of years the company expanded and completed its production facilities in Newport News Virginia for its product line of hydraulic was later converted into Liebherrs manufacturing facility for mining trucks and remains home to Liebherr Mining Equipment Newport News addition to its production facility Liebherr markets a wide variety of products and technologiesits companies located across the United States. The companies are Liebherr-Aerospace Saline Inc. Liebherr Gear Technology Inc. Liebherr Automation Systems Co. and Liebherr USA Co. the umbrella company for eight divisions that arepositioned across the United States.

Location

Liebherr Mining Equipment Newport News Co.

4100 Chestnut Avenue

23607 Newport News VA

United States (US)

Contact

Thomas Steele

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