R&D Engineering Technician

About the Role

Are you ready to shape the future of sustainable transport and infrastructure? At Volvo Penta, we’re seeking a passionate Research and Development Engineering Technician to join our dynamic team. The purpose of this job is to support, be part of Volvo Penta product development, design, test-validation and reliability engineering activities through completion of mainly marine workshop related tasks but also for Industrial products.

Core Responsibilities:

• Completes workshop related tasks to support product development, engineering, validation and reliability engineering activities.
• Work with design engineers to build/modify prototype engines. Develop build of material.
• Applies organized, systematic, and detailed mechanical methods to complete tasks relating to engine components or systems. Assignments are closely supervised smaller parts of larger projects that involve repair or modifications to engines.
• Responsible for diagnosing and repairing vessel/industrial engine systems
• Preparation of engine – temp, pressure etc. before testing
• Maintains a well-defined relationship with engineering staff including design engineering.
• Perform testing / upfit, installation, test fitting, etc. within areas of Engine: Emphasis is placed on accuracy, accountability/ownership, adherence to formal internal and external standards, procedures and processes, and accurate, acceptable documentation.
• Collaborate with engineers to plan and prepare for product verification and validation support
• Liaison with production on fit and assembly issues.
• Maintain workplace, clean, safe working environment
• Maintain boat fleet
• Performs other duties, tasks and responsibilities as assigned by management to support Volvo Penta goals and objectives.

Qualifications

Skills and Knowledge Required:

• Ability to read and understand blueprints
• Ability to understand product specifications
• Ability to operate machine and hand tools
• Proficient knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office Products (Power Point, Excel, Word, etc.).
• Ability to understand and use software that controls machines and equipment
•  Ability to produce prototype parts from blueprints, sketches
• Ability to assemble and disassemble engines and stern drives
• Ability to work with minimal instruction and supervision.
• Ability to drive root cause analysis of problem/issues
• Ability to operate and test machines or components.
• Familiarity with DC electrical systems

Education and Experience:

• Associates degree or Certificate in Gasoline/Diesel Mechanics overhaul and repair; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong mechanical expertise in troubleshooting, repair, overhaul and installation of Volvo Penta marine products.
• Marine dealership or related retail trade experience is a plus.

Expected competence at work: Employees in Volvo Penta are required to meet and/or develop to the following competencies:

• Respect: You trust, respect and provide equal attention to those around you.
• Collaborative: You build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet objectives
• Trust: You gain the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity and authenticity
• Stakeholder Management: You can engage with others effectively no matter their role
• Self-Development: You seek new ways to grow and be challenged using different ways of learning
• Change Management: You know others respond to change differently and you support with empathy
• Influencing: You help colleagues by sharing your ideas and ensure that your message is clear
• Strategic mindset: You see future possibilities ahead and can translate them into new strategies
• Networking: You build formal and informal relationships across the organization proactively
• Accountability: You take responsibility and own up to commitments.
• Manage ambiguity: You can operate effectively even when things are not certain or clear
• Customer focus: You deliver customer-centric solutions

Ready for the next move?

Other considerations: To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status.

This job is an on-site position along with flexibility based on Volvo Group work principles and coordination with your manager.

Physical Requirements:

• Requires standing; walking; lifting and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Requires frequent walking, stooping, kneeling, bending, and crouching.
• Requires out-of-town travel (10%).
• Work is performed within a controlled environment, noise levels within acceptable safety levels.
• Requires math skills; reading; analyzing data; developing and implementing recommendations and plans.