Engineering Technologist - Work Truck Team

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Responsibilities

Exciting Opportunity: Join the Work Truck Engineering Team!

The Work Truck Applications Engineering Team is expanding, and we're on the lookout for an Engineering Technologist who is passionate and enthusiastic to join us. If you have a keen interest in engineering and a drive to innovate, we want to hear from you!

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

• To apply electrical, mechanical, and process skills and knowledge to the design, manufacture, and support of Altec Work Truck products.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create full detailed engineering package including BOM's, schematics, prints, weight studies, and 3D models
• Work with non-Altec production facilities through the build process of your design
• Participate and contribute productively as part of Altec’s team-oriented design, manufacture and customer service/support efforts
• Operate with appropriate decision-making latitude within the scope of an assignment
• Know and apply fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures in the engineering field
• Communicate with customers on issues of technical specifications, product design and operation as appropriate
• Provide technical support to sales associates
• Interface directly with suppliers and customers
• Learn and Utilize Lean principles to improve our products and processes
• Participate in Continuous Improvement Initiatives
• All other duties as assigned

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Four year applicable degree with two year’s industry specific experience (preferred)

or

• Two year applicable degree with four years’ industry specific experience
• Proficient in Solidworks CAD and Teamcenter PLM systems
• Basic PC skills, utilizing spreadsheets, word processing and databases
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• (Preferred) 2 years’ Altec experience with applications engineering

OTHER POSITION SPECIFICATIONS:

• Strong understanding of Altec standards and best practices
• Strong understanding of FMVSS and Federal weight guidelines
• Understand Altec’s product lines and systems/rules/processes required for different Engineering roles at Altec
• Strong time management skills
• Extremely detail oriented
• Customer service oriented
• Demonstrated record of responsibility
• Motivated, goal oriented and persistent
• High level of initiative; work well in a team environment
• Ability to work with other team members for direction and support while completing tasks independently with minimal supervision
• Must be willing to travel up to 25% of the time, potentially on short notice, which may include flying to a customer or installer facility

Responsibility for Safety:

• Safety In everything we do

Responsibility to Prevent Errors:

• Ensures appropriate technical reviews have been performed as needed for high quality
• Follow all established processes and guidelines

Mental Alertness:

• Continuous attention to all job functions ensuring quality products

Communication with Others:

• Requires outside and inside contacts to carry out company policy and programs; Improper handling will have considerable effect on operational results; Must often deal with matters requiring explanation, persuasion and obtaining of approvals

*Should the selected candidate meet the qualifications of a more experienced level in the career path, the job level may be adjusted.

Benefits

Altec offers a competitive salary that rewards performance and dedication, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Program
• Retirement 401(k) Traditional or Roth Program Options with Company Match
• Vacation and Holidays
• Parental Leave
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance and Mental Health/Substance Abuse Program
• Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Additional Wellness Programs and Rewards Available

EEO Statement

Altec Industries, Inc. and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain affirmative action plans to recruit, retain, develop, and promote qualified individuals without unlawful consideration of race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Altec strives to maintain a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, where associates are treated with respect and dignity.