What are the responsibilities and job description for the Reliability Engineer/Sr. Technician position at astemo?
Position Summary:
This position will be responsible for reliability testing for xEV products within the America’s Region. The Reliability Engineer/Sr. Technician will provide support to regional sites for the development of test systems, collaborate on the development of test methods, develop testing strategies for both inside and outside reliability to meet requirements analyze improvements of the current testing systems and advise continuous improvement options to management, and collect and analyze testing data for both internal and external requirements.
Minimum Qualifications (Education, Experience, and Skills):
- 4-year College Degree in Engineering with 2 years related work experience in manufacturing OR 2- year Degree with 5 years related work experience in manufacturing.
- Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance (GD&T), print interpretation.
- Knowledge of Electrical and Mechanical Schematics and component part specifications
- Ability to understand and explain component and circuit functions in relation to overall product design
- Familiarity with environmental/life cycle testing equipment and ability to fabricate fixtures and tooling, both mechanically and electrically.
Preferred Qualifications (Education, Experience, and Skills):
- Work experience in automotive industry, with emphasis in electro/mechanical device
- Knowledge of EV parts and their components
- Knowledge of Quality Systems such as IATF16949, PPAP, NPI (New Product Introduction), APQP
- Experience with development of SAP, Process Operations Standards, etc.
- Well organized, attention to detail and able to handle multiple deadlines and projects simultaneously.
- Excellent communication skills to prepare and present technical information to all levels of management and customers verbally and written
- Speak Japanese
Essential to Job Functions – Physical and/or Mental Restrictions:
- Ability to work oversees (Japan) for 2 years (continuous) to understand and learn reliability testing methodologies and disciplines.
- Ability to work flexible schedule including all shifts and days as needed
- Ability to work for extended periods of time while sitting
- Standing, walking, and bending for the duration of the workday
- Ability to lift 35lbs from floor to a height of 4ft
- Visual ability to work accurately with detailed information and a computer screen
- Ability to use hand tools and view small components through a microscope for extended periods of time
- Ability to travel for business (Domestic and Overseas)
Software:
- Intermediate experience required in Windows, MSWord, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Testing equipment software
- Product data acquisition software
- Computer Aided Drawing (CAD)
Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Make sound business decisions, exercise good judgment and maintain high level of motivation
- Maintain effectiveness in high visibility situations, handle multiple functions efficiently and meet deadlines
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to interact with all levels of organization needed
- Confers with and prepares reports for upper management
- Promote and carry out the Astemo Core Values
- Maintain a clean and orderly work environment according to 6S
Supervisory Responsibilities: No supervision
Work Environment – Travel, Noise, Smells, Quiet, Indoors or Outdoors, etc.
- 5% ~ 10% travel expected oversees and domestic
- Open-Office and Factory Setting with noise