Associate Test Engineer

NTN Bearing Corporation•Farmington Hills, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

NTN Bearing Corporation (NBCA), a division of a multinational manufacturing company that supplies precision components to the automotive and industrial industries, is hiring an Associate Test Engineer at its Farmington Hills, Michigan location. The role conducts and supports constant velocity joint (CVJ) testing, analyzes test results, prepares reports, and maintains test laboratory equipment and facilities. It also involves working with vendors, supporting customer vehicle testing, acquiring and analyzing test data, and assisting with laboratory quality-system documentation.

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.
Good problem-solving and computer skills.
Organized, assertive, and punctual.
Ability to perform hands-on mechanical and electrical testing and troubleshooting.
Data acquisition, analysis, and measurement-system experience.
CVJ and quality-systems knowledge, including IATF 16949 and ISO 14001.
Knowledge of servo-hydraulic test equipment.

Nice To Haves

Willingness to learn data acquisition, analysis, measurement-system, and CAD system software.
Knowledge and use of hand tools and machinery.

Responsibilities

Conduct CVJ test operations, including test setup 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 measurement analysis.
Write test reports under minimal supervision from senior staff or a manager.
Maintain test facilities and equipment and keep the 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 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.
Create durability and fatigue test conditions based on proving-ground data and NTN standards, as needed.
Assist with coordinating IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 quality-system documentation related to the test laboratory.