Test Technician

Arc Boat Company

$85K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years in test/product development manufacturing environment
  • Able to work independently with a proactive mindset
  • Proficient in reading engineering drawings and electrical schematics
  • Experience with test instrumentation (e.g., accelerometers, strain gauges)
  • Experience with data acquisition systems (e.g., National Instruments)
  • Organized and detail-oriented with quality focus
  • Proficient computer skills for data gathering and reporting
  • Able to stand 6-10 hours daily and lift up to 50 lbs
  • Valid Driver's license and ability to trailer a boat

Responsibilities

  • Plan and design prototype tests and procedures
  • Fabricate and assemble fixtures and test stands
  • Diagnose, report, and repair technical issues on prototype boats
  • Collaborate with test engineers to build test setups
  • Oversee test facilities and maintain prototypes to meet schedules
  • Conduct bench tests in the lab and field to collect data

Benefits

  • 99% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 14 weeks fully paid parental leave for all parents
  • Highly competitive PTO with increasing opportunities based on tenure
  • Life and disability insurance for every employee
  • Traditional and Roth 401(k) options
  • $500 annual water fund for outdoor activities
  • $500 annual reimbursement for professional development
  • Annual PPE and ergonomic equipment reimbursement
  • Captain training and access to use company boats
  • Daily lunches, snacks, and coffee provided
  • Relocation assistance available based on role eligibility
Full Job Description
What you'll do
  • Planning and designing prototype tests and procedures
  • Fabricating and assembling fixtures, test stands, and wire harnesses
  • Diagnosing, reporting, and repairing technical issues on prototype boats
  • Working alongside test engineers to build and instrument test setups
  • Overseeing and maintaining test facilities, assets, and prototypes to meet test schedules
  • Safely conduct bench tests in the lab and on-vehicle tests in the field to collect data
Minimum Qualifications
  • 3+ years of experience in a test/product development manufacturing environment
  • Able to work independently with minimal supervision and a proactive mindset
  • Read and follow engineering drawings, electrical schematics, and work instructions
  • Experience with test instrumentation (accelerometers, strain gauges, load cells, transducers, microphones, voltage sensors, thermocouples, RTDs)
  • Experience with data acquisition systems (National Instruments or Dewesoft)
  • Experience using mechanical power tools and machining tools
  • Organized and quality oriented with attention to detail
  • Proficient computer skills, able to run test procedures, gather data, and provide results
  • Able to work well on a team with a positive attitude
  • Able to stand 6-10 hours per day and lift up to 50 lbs
  • Up to 25% travel
  • Need to be able to trailer a boat and eligible to drive for work
  • This is an active role that will require consistent physical activity as well as the ability to lift, push, and pull 50 lbs
  • Ability to go complete activities on the water
  • Valid Drivers' license
Bonus Qualifications
  • Knowledge using TIG and MIG welding for steel and aluminum
  • Exposure to rapid prototyping and 3D printing
  • Prior experience in a fast-paced product development setting
  • Prior experience executing environmental testing
  • Comfortable working 50 hours a week
  • Enthusiasm for boating, electric vehicles, and clean energy
  • Prior experience with HV battery service or development testing

What we offer

The base pay for this role is S2: $41/hr S3: $46/hr

Highly competitive equity grants are included with full time offers. As well as semi-annual bonuses tied to your impact, not just your tenure.

Additionally, Arc offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:
  • Healthcare benefits - 99% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision
  • Parental leave - 14 weeks fully paid for birthing and non-birthing parents
  • Generous time off - Highly competitive PTO with an opportunity to earn more time with tenure
  • Income protection - Life and disability insurance for all employees
  • Retirement savings -Traditional and Roth 401(k) access
  • Water fund - $500 for you to spend each year to get out on the water, however you choose
  • Professional development - $500 annual reimbursement for professional development and a monthly AI stipend
  • Safety Support- Annual reimbursement for PPE, ergonomic equipment and anything that ensures we keep our crew safe
  • Captain training - Training and access to take Arcboats out with friends and family
  • Office perks - Daily lunches, snacks, and good coffee while onsite
  • Relocation assistance - Available depending on role eligibility.
Our values

We move with urgency and build with care. We value these five things above all else:
  • Ownership over both your work and the company's success
  • Empathy for colleagues and for customers
  • Humility in problem solving and collaboration
  • Pragmatism for navigating ambiguity quickly and sensibly
  • Inclusion of different backgrounds, opinions, cultures, and perspectives.

We want people who share and embody these values. It is vital that our values align - we'd be happy to elaborate on any or all of these during the interview process.

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