Engineering Technician, Research and Development

Job overview

The Engineering Technician, Research and Development role is onsite in Racine, WI. Compensation is not specified. The technician supports Twin Disc’s Research and Development team in testing, validating, and developing power transmission products. Working with engineers, the technician prepares and instruments components, operates test equipment, and records results. The work helps evaluate prototypes and production components and supports product development and technical decision-making.

What you'll do

• Set up and conduct capability, performance, and durability tests
• prepare components and install sensors
• configure and operate test stands, hydraulic systems, and pumps
• install and monitor data acquisition systems
• ensure safe testing according to specifications
• inspect tested components and document measurements
• maintain test equipment and laboratory resources
• modify or fabricate fixtures
• assist with technical reports
• occasionally support field testing or customer installations.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

engineering technician

research and development

racine wi

twin disc

product testing

power transmission

test instrumentation

data acquisition

hydraulic systems

prototype validation

technical reports

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• paid time off and holiday shutdown
• wellness program
• employee assistance program
• flexible work schedule.

Why this role

Requires an associate degree in a related technical field or equivalent experience, mechanical aptitude, experience with relevant equipment and precision measuring instruments, and ability to interpret engineering drawings and test procedures. Flexible work schedule and total rewards are described.

About the employer

MRA Recruiting Services is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.