Test Engineer

Location: USA, Farmington Hills, MI

Are you looking for a successful career? Come and be a part of our over 100-year history as a Test Engineer! NTN Bearing Corporation (NBCA) is a major division of a multinational manufacturing company providing highly engineered and quality precision components to the automotive and industrial industries. We enjoy the prestige of being a major supplier of constant velocity joints and wheel bearings to both domestic and foreign auto manufacturers. NTN has an outstanding job opportunity for a Test Engineer at our Farmington Hills, MI location.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducts CVJ test operations, setting up the test, following established test procedures or instructions by Supervisor/requestor. Inspects and investigate test parts and warranty returned parts.
• Analyzes test results by failure mode and utilizes various metrology equipment for precise measurement analysis. Writes test reports under minimal supervision of senior staff or Manager.
• Maintains test facilities and equipment and keeps the test laboratory and office clean.
• Deals with outside vendors to order and procure test material, equipment, and laboratory supplies.
• Designs, fabricates, and modifies testing fixtures and test parts for testing on the various test equipment in the test laboratory. Performs preventative maintenance and repair of test equipment.
• Conducts and supports customer vehicle on-site testing and communicates directly with the customer.
• Completes data acquisition and analysis of test related data. May create durability and fatigue test conditions based upon proving ground data and NTN standards.
• Assists and supports the coordination of IATF 16949 and ISO14001 quality system documentation as it pertains to the test laboratory.
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
• Takes initiative to learn new technical concepts
• Good problem solving and computer skills.
• Organized, assertive, and punctual
• Ability to do “hands on” mechanical/electrical type testing work and troubleshooting.

TOOLS:

• Lotus Notes, Outlook and Microsoft Office
• Knowledge and use of hand tools and machinery
• Willingness to learn Data Acquisition & Analysis/Measurement Systems and CAD System Software

CANDIDATE ATTRIBUTE/SKILL/EXPERIENCE:

• BSME, MET or a related technical field
• 0 - 3 years’ experience in the Mechanical Engineering field
• Ability to function and work in a team environment
• Data Acquisition & Analysis/Measurement System experience
• CVJ knowledge and Quality Systems (IATF 16949/ISO14001) knowledge.
• Knowledge of servo hydraulic test equipment.