Engineering Technician

Tenneco•Plymouth, MI

10d

About The Position

The Engineering Technician works in a high-energy, 24/7 engineering test lab, collaborating closely with test engineers and technicians. The role supports measurement, inspection, reporting, and brake testing, as well as the preparation and testing of brake qualification articles. The technician is expected to carry out work efficiently, accurately, and in an organized manner while meeting the laboratory’s safety, environmental, quality, productivity, and performance standards. Duties may also include other reasonable tasks requested by the company.

Responsibilities

Inspect parts used in qualification testing of braking friction.
Support test and application engineering with data and reports.
Generate custom reports for engineers from raw inspection data using computer tools.
Collaborate with engineers to develop inspection and testing processes for gathering design data.
Assist with developing process flow diagrams, control plans, inspection standards, and gage and operator instructions.
Develop, maintain, and improve documents in accordance with corporate operating requirements.
Prepare test articles for brake dynamometer technicians using basic machine tools.
Support gauge calibration and maintenance.
Use machine tools to modify parts for testing, including a Bridgeport vertical mill, table saw, and surface grinder.
Perform hands-on testing, including dynamometer setups, startup procedures, programming, and data collection.
Fill in for test technicians when needed and support day, afternoon, and late-shift technicians as necessary to maintain lab operations.
Perform work according to laboratory policies, handbooks, applicable work instructions, and established safety, environmental, quality, productivity, and performance standards.
Undertake other duties reasonably requested by the company.