BUILDING YOUR CAREER AT ELLIOTT

MEANS HAVING A ROLE IN BUILDING THE FUTURE

Do you want to help build the machines that will build the future??

If you do, Elliott Equipment Company is the place for you. We’re a leader in developing and manufacturing truck-mounted cranes, aerial work platforms, diggers and other equipment for the utility transmission, sign & lighting, and governmental industries, among others.

Join Us!

We’re looking for high energy team players – people who take pride in their craft and who want to be part of a lean culture. You’ll have the opportunity to use your skills to design, build, or support our products; and use your creativity in problem solving and improving the process.We value safety, customer service, integrity, sustainability, and fun. If you’re chosen, you’ll enjoy excellent pay and benefits, work in our state-of-the-art facility, and join a team of people committed to quality, service,

and continuous improvement.

At Elliott, you’ll get a chance to build your career, build our infrastructure, and build some pretty cool machines.

We hope you'll join us. Apply today!

Engineering R&D Technician

OVERALL SUMMARY
Support Engineering New Product Development Projects. Perform various types of mechanical, hydraulic and electrical installations and subsequent testing. Troubleshoot systems, determine root cause, corrective action and follow up as required. Interact regularly with Engineers and Designers. Assist in the testing and evaluation of new products.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assemble, build and modify equipment in accordance to established specifications to meet specific project requirements.
• Test mechanical, hydraulic and electrical components and systems.
• Interpretation of mechanical, hydraulic and electrical schematics and drawings.
• Examines, diagnoses and troubleshoots hydraulic and 12-volt electrical systems and components.
• Operate & test, in a safe and efficient manner, aerial work platforms, digger derricks, and boom trucks.
• Create, implement and complete test requests and reports.
• Assembling, calibrating, improving and performing maintenance on test equipment.
• Use of conventional and precision measuring instruments.
• Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
• Interface regularly with component and system suppliers.
• Consult and provide project status updates to Engineering Management.
• Punctual and regular attendance required.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Individual must possess these knowledge’s, skills, and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

• Knowledge of hydraulics, 12 volt and CAN systems.
• Ability to use applicable measurement and data acquisition instrumentation for mechanical, hydraulic and electrical diagnosis, and be able to interpret measurement results and act accordingly.
• Ability to communicate with co-workers, management, and various business contacts in a professional and courteous manner.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and schematics.
• Computer skills, Word and Excel.
• Ability to function effectively as a team player.
• Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Good math and measurement skills.
• Outstanding problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Must be self-motivated.
• Willing to cross train in other functional areas.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Associate’s degree in mechanical, electrical or hydraulics, or a combination preferred.
• Previous mechanical experience required.
• 2 years of hydraulic and 12 volt electrical knowledge.
• Experience with heavy equipment – construction or agricultural equipment.
• 3D modeling and/or CAD skills a plus