Sr Technician-Calibration

ZF Group•Northville, MI

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Ride Development team is comprised of skilled shock absorber calibration technicians that help ZF to meet or exceed all customers Ride Quality Objectives. As a Ride Tuning Technician, you will perform ride development testing and validation independently both on-site and at customer locations, coordinating schedules and leading kick-off and ride-tuning events. You will act as the primary customer liaison to define objectives and ensure expectations are met throughout development. You will assemble, disassemble, and test complex prototype hardware. You will evaluate vehicle ride quality for comfort and handling, translate vehicle behaviors into performance adjustments, and recommend changes aligned with customer goals. You will accurately document all component changes and findings throughout every tuning stage. You will execute tests per procedures, perform basic troubleshooting, identify root-cause issues, and report any design concerns to the supervisor. You will build additional prototype replicas once the initial unit meets customer requirements, and maintain tools, equipment, and ride kits in proper condition. You will adhere to safety and IATF 16949 requirements, support basic truck maintenance, participate in continuous improvement, and maintain professional technical knowledge.

Requirements

Completion of Automotive Servicing Trade school or Associate’s Degree in Engineering or related field.
4-6+ years of related experience in product development/testing and/or automotive service
Basic knowledge of suspension technology
Ability to read and understand component drawings
Ability to use precision measuring devices including calipers, micrometers & dial indicators.
Strong computer skills in PC based office software including Excel and Power Point.

Responsibilities

Perform ride development testing and validation independently both on-site and at customer locations, coordinating schedules and leading kick‑off and ride‑tuning events.
Act as the primary customer liaison to define objectives and ensure expectations are met throughout development.
Assemble, disassemble, and test complex prototype hardware.
Evaluate vehicle ride quality for comfort and handling, translate vehicle behaviors into performance adjustments, and recommend changes aligned with customer goals.
Accurately document all component changes and findings throughout every tuning stage.
Execute tests per procedures, perform basic troubleshooting, identify root‑cause issues, and report any design concerns to the supervisor.
Build additional prototype replicas once the initial unit meets customer requirements, and maintain tools, equipment, and ride kits in proper condition.
Adhere to safety and IATF 16949 requirements, support basic truck maintenance, participate in continuous improvement, and maintain professional technical knowledge.