Associate Test Engineer

NTN Bearing Corp•Farmington Hills, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

NTN Bearing Corporation (NBCA), a major division of a multinational manufacturer of precision components for the automotive and industrial industries, is hiring an Associate Test Engineer at its Farmington Hills, Michigan location. The role supports testing of constant velocity joints (CVJs) and related components, including conducting test operations, inspecting and investigating test and warranty-returned parts, analyzing results, and preparing test reports. The engineer also maintains test facilities and equipment, coordinates procurement of test materials and supplies, and designs or modifies testing fixtures and parts. The position includes preventative maintenance and repair of test equipment, customer vehicle testing and direct customer communication, and acquisition and analysis of test data. The engineer may develop durability and fatigue test conditions from proving-ground data and NTN standards, and assists with quality-system documentation for the test laboratory under IATF 16949 and ISO 14001. NTN offers a comprehensive benefits package and supports diversity in the workplace.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME), Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET), or a related technical field.
0–3 years of experience in the mechanical engineering field.
Ability to function and work in a team environment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Initiative to learn new technical concepts.
Good problem-solving and computer skills.
Organized, assertive, and punctual.
Ability to perform hands-on mechanical/electrical testing work and troubleshooting.

Nice To Haves

Data acquisition and analysis or measurement-system experience.
Knowledge of CVJs and quality systems, including IATF 16949 and ISO 14001.
Knowledge of servo-hydraulic test equipment.
Knowledge of and experience using hand tools and machinery.
Willingness to learn data acquisition and analysis, measurement systems, and CAD system software.

Responsibilities

Conduct CVJ test operations by setting up tests and following established procedures or instructions from a supervisor or requestor.
Inspect and investigate test parts and warranty-returned parts.
Analyze test results by failure mode and use metrology equipment for precise measurements.
Write test reports under minimal supervision of senior staff or a manager.
Maintain test facilities and equipment and keep the test laboratory and office clean.
Work with outside vendors to order and procure test materials, equipment, and laboratory supplies.
Design, fabricate, and modify testing fixtures and test parts for laboratory test equipment.
Perform preventative maintenance and repair of test equipment.
Conduct and support customer vehicle on-site testing and communicate directly with customers.
Complete data acquisition and analysis of test-related data.
May create durability and fatigue test conditions based on proving-ground data and NTN standards.
Assist with and support coordination of IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 quality-system documentation as it relates to the test laboratory.