Engineering Technician II (HVAC and Cooling)

Position Overview:

You will support the design development and validation of cooling and HVAC systems for off-road vehicles as part of a research and development this role you build and modify prototype components conduct system-level testing and evaluate new technologies to ensure vehicle specifications are met. You work hands-on with test vehicles and fabrication tools while maintaining accurate documentation. This role is a compelling opportunity due to its direct impact on product performance and reliability across large-scale production-bound ORV platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support system-level research and development activities with a focus on engine cooling and HVAC systems.

• Build fabricate and modify prototype components to support development and testing needs.

• Execute vehicle component and system tests while ensuring accuracy and reliability of data collected.

• Analyze test results and prepare clear test reports.

• Evaluate new and emerging cooling and HVAC technologies.

• Conduct competitive benchmarking of vehicle components and systems.

• Operate off-road vehicles in a variety of conditions to support validation activities.

• Maintain a clean organized and safe work environment in compliance with OSHA requirements.

• Communicate test outcomes and technical findings to engineering stakeholders.

Desired Competencies:

• Technical / Functional Expertise: You apply the required technical or professional knowledge to perform your role effectively and stay current within your area of expertise including hands-on mechanical fabrication and vehicle testing activities that support cooling and HVAC system development.

• Problem Solving: You identify issues assess root causes and implement practical solutions that balance speed quality and risk when evaluating system performance and test results.

• Communication: You clearly convey information ideas and expectations to diverse audiences ensuring accurate documentation and clear reporting of test findings and development activities.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma required; a two-year technical degree is preferred.

• Minimum of 3 years of mechanic or technician experience.

• Strong mechanical aptitude with hands-on experience in vehicle or equipment systems.

• Experience with fabrication and welding is preferred.

• Ability to operate off-road vehicles in extreme or demanding conditions.

• Experience using data acquisition or diagnostic tools is preferred.

• Basic computer skills required.

• Valid drivers license required with the capability to operate trucks with trailers under 26000 GCVR.

• Ability to safely operate forklifts.

• Willingness to travel periodically for product evaluation and development activities.

• This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

The starting pay range for Minnesota is $25.00 to $33.00 per hour plus eligibility for pay and positioning within the range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education experience knowledge skills and geography. While individual pay could fall anywhere in the range based on these factors it is not common to start at the high end or top of the range.

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