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Schieffer CO International LC lists this ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN - (HOSE TESTING AND VALIDATION) opportunity in peosta, Iowa. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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Job DescriptionPOSITION: ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN – (HOSE TESTING AND VALIDATION) REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT EMPLOYMENT STATUS: FULL-TIME – EXEMPT PRIMARY POSITION OBJECTIVE: The Engineering Technician is responsible for conducting performance, durability, and qualification testing of thermoplastic and rubber high-pressure hoses, hose assemblies, and related products. This position supports engineering, manufacturing, and quality assurance activities by executing tests in accordance with applicable SAE, ISO, and other industry standards, customer specifications, and internal test procedures. The technician will operate and maintain specialized test equipment, prepare hose samples and assemblies, collect and analyze test data, document results, and communicate findings to engineering. POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES • Conduct testing on a wide range of thermoplastic and rubber high-pressure hoses and hose assemblies including proof, burst, impulse, leakage, UV, Ozone, environmental flexibility, and others as applicable • Conduct dimensional, visual, and physical inspections of hoses, fittings, and completed assemblies. • Execute product qualification, design validation, production verification, and failure investigation testing. • Be able to cut and crimp hose assemblies and evaluate test specimens before, during, and after testing, documenting failures, deformation, leakage, separation, and other abnormalities. • Assist engineering personnel with prototype testing, new product development, design changes, and process improvement initiatives. • Follow approved test procedures and applicable SAE, ISO, and other industry standards, including customer-specific requirements. • Set up, operate, and monitor various hydraulic, pneumatic, hydrostatic, impulse, burst, and other specialized hose testing equipment. • Prepare test fixtures, pressure connections, fittings, instrumentation, and specimens according to established procedures. • Identify equipment malfunctions, abnormal operating conditions, and test setup issues; escalate concerns as appropriate.
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peosta, IA, 52068, US
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