Engineering Test Technician

ALL REALTRUCK Career•Ann Arbor, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Engineering Test Technician will provide hands-on fabricating, assembling, testing, evaluating, and documenting related to light duty pick-up truck and Jeep accessory products in a research and development environment. The responsibilities within this role will involve testing a broad range of products including Bed Covers (a.k.a. Tonneau Covers), Styling Bars, Chase/Headache Racks, Step Bars, Latches and Mechanisms, and chassis components. This position will require a highly adaptable, hands-on technician who is a skilled fabricator able to quickly build and modify test fixtures to satisfy existing and new test specifications. This position will utilize skills to set-up and operate test equipment for basic function tests including load, deflection, cyclic durability, and test buck construction. In the case of testing, this position will be required to capture and document key test data. Additionally, the Engineering Technician will be required to follow the best safety practices while performing all job duties.

Requirements

Associate degree in a field related to engineering technology or a professional certification from an accredited organization is required.
Basic experience light machining, wiring. and fabrication
Skilled in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Ability to interact with a cross-functional diverse team throughout the organization and treat everyone with respect.
Team mind-set yet hold self personally accountable for team results.
Ability to communicate effectively with others both verbally and in writing.
Ability to convey and understand comments and questions of others.
Ability to find solutions for or deal proactively with work-related problems.
Ability to set priorities and utilize time management skills.
Ability to be detailed oriented and pay close attention to all areas of projects and tasks.
Must be able to travel locally (Metro-Detroit) and domestically on occasion.

Nice To Haves

SolidWorks and AutoCAD experience are preferred.
Experience working in a test lab environment is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Setup and monitor validation tests, including fabrication of new or modifying of existing test bucks. This may include basic welding, building with 80/20 aluminum framework, light machining, basic wiring, and data acquisition.
Install our products onto vehicles, and test bucks to ensure proper fitment
Work hand-in-hand with Validation Engineers to ensure that tests are conducted in accordance with standard procedures, and completed on time.
Analyze and evaluate data and/or systems to determine if validation criteria were met or exceeded.
Employ measurement devices for length, force, torque, thermal, impact, humidity, and mass.
Compile, categorize, tabulate, or verify information or data to provide detailed report summaries.
Document test procedures and results in drafted detailed reports.
Detect changes in circumstances, events, or alarms, and assess problems.