Associate Test Engineer

NTN Bearing Corporation•Wheeling, IL

11d•$75,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

Are you passionate about quality, precision and engineering excellence? Join our NTN Test Lab team as a Test Engineer and play a key role in ensuring the performance, and reliability of world-class bearing solutions. The test engineer will have a wide variety of responsibilities with a primary focus on product testing. This is a highly hands-on role with access to a variety of testing machines as well as advanced metrology equipment. Individuals with a solid engineering background, strong mechanical aptitude, are self-motivated, and can solve problems will be successful in this role.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (BSME preferred)
1-5 years’ experience in a hands-on engineering role. (consideration given for internships)
Uses engineering principles to solve problems and develop appropriate action plans
Possess solid communication skills; both written and interpersonal
Collaborates with peers and supervisor for guidance. Escalates problems and roadblocks as they occur
Experience with 3D CAD software
Has strong mechanical aptitude
Experience doing hands on mechanical work and is comfortable utilizing a variety of tools
Ability to work independently on multiple simultaneous projects and drive each to formal conclusion

Responsibilities

Manage test projects from inception to completion. This may include determining the optimal way to achieve goals, developing a test plan, designing tooling, troubleshooting issues, collecting data, and presenting results and conclusions in detailed formal written reports.
Utilize advanced metrology equipment to review tested bearings, confirm accuracy of developed tooling, and other purposes.
Collaborate with engineers, metallurgists, and technicians regarding a wide range of bearing-related projects
Manage relationships with outside vendors and suppliers related to tooling and services
All other duties as assigned