Our client is a global industrial leader specializing in the design and manufacture of highly specialized vehicles and equipment built to perform in the world’s most demanding environments. They are seeking a Test Technician to join a team known for engineering excellence, safety, and reliability across defense, emergency response, access equipment, and vocational markets. Backed by an innovation‑driven culture, a strong commitment to sustainability, and long‑standing investment in its workforce, the organization combines advanced technology with purpose‑built design to deliver mission‑critical solutions that matter. This position plays a key part in validating new product designs, resolving issues on existing products, and providing exceptional technical support to internal teams and customers. Apply now!

Work model:

  • On-Site
  • 7:00AM – 4:00PM
  • Monday – Friday

What you will do:

  • Support senior technicians and engineers in testing vehicles and parts/components
  • Perform configuration changes and repairs of vehicles and test stands
  • Follow appropriate engineering procedures, standards, and specifications
  • Provide support in the fabrication and assembly of vehicles and related systems/sub-systems
  • Validate new product designs as part of new product development
  • Resolve issues on sustaining products
  • Provide exemplary support technical support to the customers

What you will need to be successful:

  • Heavy duty (diesel) or automotive technician background experience
  • Associate Degree with three years of experience in engineering or equivalent
  • Operate heavy equipment/machinery or drive vehicles as required for the purposes of testing or material handling
  • Communicate effectively and work cross functionally to resolve technical problems including the ability to provide constructive feedback to all levels of the organization
  • Technical Diploma with three (3) years of experience in engineering or equivalent
  • Ability to travel 10%
  • Knowledge of automotive and mechanical terms
  • A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or a Telehandler and AWP operator license.
  • Ability to adapt to a fast pace environment
  • Detail oriented
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • Mechanic tool set and tool box 

Benefits overview:  

  • 401k
  • Major health insurances
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Click here for a complete list of benefits

Interested and qualified candidates can contact Jordan Dougherty at (515) 225-7000 or Jordan at jdougherty@thepalmergroup.com.

Jordan Dougherty

Recruiting Manager

3737 Woodland Ave, Suite 200, West Des Moines, IA 50266

Reference: JOB-47844

Location: Appleton, Wisconsin

Work Type: Contract-To-Hire

Work Model: On-Site

Salary: $38.00 – $38.00 per Hour

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