Founded in 1984, MAT Holdings, Inc. is a privately held $1.9 billion multi-national company with manufacturing operations, distribution centers and sourcing offices worldwide in the automotive, fencing, hardware, and power equipment sectors. Headquartered in Long Grove, Illinois we have over 40 factories on three continents, including 2.1 million square feet of U.S. distribution and manufacturing space.  We provide our customers with a full range of services including U.S. and overseas engineering, quality assurance, logistic and distribution support, strategic warehousing, bi-lingual sourcing, product development, and marketing. MAT is a family of companies and products providing employment opportunities with more than 14,000 employees in 12 countries. MATI is a division with MAT Holdings.

SUMMARY:  Contribute to the design, development and qualification of all MAT products by providing quality test data as required by Quality, Engineering, Marketing and Sales departments.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

-  Conduct engineering tests to verify the performance, durability and reliability of experimental, prototype, pre-production, production and competitive products.

-  Enter data from daily testing, maintenance and repair into the Microsoft Access Test Database.

-  Set up mechanical, pneumatic and/or electrical testing in accordance with established test procedures. Perform test procedures in prescribed sequence; observe the operation of component during test and evaluate the quality of its function and durability; detect failures and determine the probable cause of malfunctions or failures; make repairs to components on test (as directed) and call attention to deviations or variations not anticipated.

-  Compile, organize, and prepare reports of test data for evaluation; make constructive recommendations as to product performance, malfunctions, failures or breakdowns.  Write test reports using Microsoft Excel, Word or PowerPoint. 

-  Build product samples as needed.

-  Assist with creating/modifying test procedures.

-  Manage resources and time to achieve project schedules.

-  Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associates degree or Certificate Preferred.  The ideal candidate would have experience in the following areas; trouble shooting and repairing compressors, preparing compressor samples (which includes but is not limited to machining, welding, plasma cutting, painting, etc…) and testing of compressors or other similar products.

JOB PREREQUISITES:

-  Mechanical aptitude

-  Proficient with Windows and Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Excel, Word, Powerpoint)

-  Ability to meet attendance standards.  All full-time employees are required to work a 40-hr week.  At times it may be necessary to work additional hours in order to get the required tasks accomplished to meet deadlines

-  While no control of others exists, when in discussion with others, this position must display tact, diplomacy, and respect. He or she must listen to, acknowledge and respond to issues in a timely fashion

-  Highly motivated, well-organized

-  Basic mathematical skills

-  Maintain high personal standards of quality with attention to detail

-  Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written skills

-  Able to work with little supervision and work with a team

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. This is a full-time, direct hire position.