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Test Technician

BorgWarner
Ithaca, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 4/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/25/2026
About Us

BorgWarner is a global product leader in delivering innovative and sustainable mobility solutions. We are a company of innovators and independent thinkers that brings together talented employees, meaningful work and amazing technology in a unique environment. At BorgWarner, we constantly work towards our vision of a clean and energy-efficient world.

Our Culture

BorgWarner promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive environment, honors integrity, strives for excellence, commits to responsibility for our communities and the environment, and builds on the power of collaboration. We believe the health and safety of our employees are a top priority.

Career Opportunities

We manage talent as seriously as we manage our businesses and encourage you to learn about our proud history, strong culture, technologies, and vision for the future. We offer positions locally and globally with over 80 locations in 19 countries.

If this position energizes you and you feel you can help us achieve our mission and vision, you are invited to submit an application for consideration.

You may see the list of requirements and feel you do not meet all of them. However, remember that BorgWarner thinks differently. If your qualifications align with the majority of those outlined in this job description, we encourage you to apply and share your experience and skills with us.

Job Purpose

The Test Technician works with other technicians and engineers to perform engine builds, maintain preventative maintenance schedules for engine and bench test stands, and performs hardware swaps for automotive engine testing.

Key Responsibilities

  • Sets up engines and test stands, making modifications as necessary, and collaborating with test engineers to install various forms of instrumentation.
  • Adjusts and calibrates instrumentation and maintains calibration records assuring reliable data acquisition.
  • Installs and removes test components from test stands and test drive vehicles. Maintains accurate records and prepares test results.
  • Performs preventative maintenance and repairs on equipment.
  • Fabricates test equipment and fixtures (e.g. Welding, lathe work, mill work).
  • Check components to ensure they meet drawing specifications, records measurements.
  • Plans, builds and performs a wide variety of laboratory tests on assigned projects.
  • Recommends and aides in the selection of equipment required for testing and data collection. Builds special test equipment when necessary.

What We Are Looking For

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Associates degree or (2) years technical training.
  • Minimum of four (4) years of practical experience in automotive mechanics.
  • Must understand basic mechanics, hydraulics, and electronics.
  • Should be familiar with Microsoft office suite including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
  • Must have considerable problem-solving skills including troubleshooting and the ability to make decisions without having all the information available.
  • Must have professional interpersonal communication skills.

Salary Range

$68,800 - $96,750

Internal Use Only Salary

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