Test Engineer I

This position supports the testing of Ride Control LLC products. The individual will assist with all testing aspects of the products design and engineering including technical specifications and design standards. The individual will provide engineering and technical support to customers and internal departments application engineering activities and documentation to support all activities. In addition this role will operate and troubleshoot all standard and specialized equipment to produce superior parts.

Principle Responsibilities

• Schedule coordinate and perform testing through the test request system.
• Lead technicians through test requests and provide problemsolving support.
• Create and maintain test records data collection preparation and reporting.
• Capturing statistical data to analyze review and use for recommended improvements.
• Development of test procedures programs and test fixtures.
• Analyze root causes to resolve issues and improve efficiencies.
• Adhere to standards to comply with ISO/IEC 17025 laboratory requirements.
• Work with requesters to develop DVP testing requirements.
• Maintain familiarity with engineering specifications and product design standards.
• Work with outside laboratories to perform tests as needed.
• Present engineering and testing proficiency to internal and external customers.
• Ensure the satisfactory functioning of all equipment through regular maintenance checks and services.
• Make repairs minor and major to equipment used in the lab environment.
• Assists with new test development and data acquisition projects.
• Keeps the workplace in compliance with all safety rules and regulations both company and federal in order to establish a clean and hazardfree environment.

Qualifications :

Competencies

• Excellent organizational skills ability to multitask and shift priorities as needed.
• Ability to coordinate work with multiple test stands and test requests in parallel.
• Problem solving and analysis careful and systematic evaluation of information possible alternatives and consequences.
• A demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment take initiative and work independently under daytoday supervision.
• Thinks conceptually and intuitively linking problems and symptoms to identify underlying issues and root causes.
• Makes sound decisions in a timely and confident manner.
• Ability to influence and shape the decisions of others and to work through issues or conflicts.
• Proficient in the use of precision measuring tools and instruments.
• Capable of analyzing mathematical information and translating problems into solutions.
• Operate Servo Hydraulic equipment: set up operate record data and report.
• Ensure proper internal and external interdisciplinary coordination and effective communication on projects.
• Work with outside suppliers as needed to convey specifications/requirements.
• Ability to communicate well with all levels of the organization; strong interpersonal skills.

Education/Experience

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Automotiverelated experience in test and development work.
• Knowledge of Servo Hydraulic Equipment and MTS software.
• Demonstrated ability to set up independently and test equipment.
• Handson vehicle development and/or testing experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word Excel and PowerPoint.
• Mechanically inclined Understanding of basic machine tool operation.

Desired Experience:

• Knowledge of chassis systems/suspensions and components.
• Understanding of damper tuning and benchmarking.
• Experience in a shop environment (drill press band saw sander chop saw arbor press etc.).
• Ability to interpret prints and GD&T training
• Experience with test programming and data acquisition systems: Preferably MTS Systems Damper Force and MultiPurpose Testware; National Instruments HBM and Dataq Instruments.
• ISO 9001 TS/IATF 16949 and/or ISO/IEC 17025 experience.
• Knowledge of data acquisition and durability analysis software.

Additional Information :

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime