Dyno Technician Test Assistant through Dyno Lead / Test Engineer-Technician (Levels 14)

This job was posted by https://www.arjoblink.arkansas.gov : For more information, please see: https://www.arjoblink.arkansas.gov/jobs/4878260 Riggs CAT\ \ Description: Riggs Cat Power & Energy is hiring Dyno Technicians at every level, from Test Assistant to Dyno Lead / Test Engineer-Technician. You will test rebuilt and serviced engines before they return to service, validating horsepower, torque, and break-in against OEM spec and flagging units for rework. This is not an entry role: at least 2 years of commercial diesel or large-bore engine experience is required to start. \ The dyno is the final quality checkpoint after rebuild, working hand in hand with our Engine Rebuild and Transmission teams. Client First and Integrity lead here: the test sheet is what the client trusts, and senior techs run client witness tests face to face. Every level lives the Riggs Way: Urgent. Selfless. Excellent. \ Levels and responsibilities Level 1: Test Assistant Typical experience: Internal Level 2 rebuild tech, or outside hire with 2+ years commercial diesel or large-bore experience (26 years of relevant experience expected) - Engine mounting and hookup - Sensor installation - Pre-start checklists - Gauge monitoring - Supervised data logging Moves up when: Runs a standard test start to finish under observation with no safety or procedure misses Level 2: Technician II Typical experience: 35 years of diesel or gas engine work, including dyno or test cell time - Independent setup and runs - Break-in - HP/torque curve capture - Basic exhaust/emissions measurement - Test reports Moves up when: Isolates test failures to setup vs. engine cause and completes 7-Step Diagnostic Process training Level 3: Senior Typical experience: 510 years; strong diagnostics and deep test-cell experience in diesel and gas - Diagnoses below-spec performance - Gas engine targeting - Return-to-service sign-off on individual engines - Sensor and load cell calibration checks - Client witness tests, run face to face with clear results - Rework feedback to rebuild techs Moves up when: Ready to own test standards and the dyno program (Level 4) Level 4: Lead / Test Engineer-Technician Typical experience: 10+ years of engine test and diagnostic work The shop's authority on test standards and performance data. Here's what changes from Senior: - Scope: Decides what returns to service and what goes back for rework across the shop - Standards: Sets test procedures and acceptance criteria per engine family, including new families the shop takes on, instead of working to written procedures - Equipment: Owns dyno calibration and maintenance, plus instrumentation and calibration management - Client witness tests: Sets witness test procedures and handles escalated tests, including when an engine misses spec in front of the client - Rebuild lines: Tracks failure trends, feeds them back to the rebuild lines, and keeps the lines working with the test team - People: Trains dyno staff - Client role: Presents results clearly to non-technical clients Level 4 is the top of the ladder. Requirements: What you bring All levels: - Engine mechanical fundamentals and test-cell safety around rotating equipment, heat, exhaust, and noise - Comfort working around running engines for a full shift - Disciplined use of written test procedures, guarding, and e-stops - Cat ET and SIS 2.0, or a comparable service information system (e.g., Cummins QuickServe/INSITE, Detroit DiagnosticLink, Jaltest) By level: Level 2+: Dat\ \ \ \ Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.\ \ PI287808939