What are the responsibilities and job description for the Test Engineer position at NTN Bearing Corp?
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, 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 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.
- Must be willing to travel and work extra hours when necessary. As a global organization, odd hour conference calls may occasionally occur.