Technician 2-3, Test

Knorr-Bremse • Bowling Green, KY

12d • Onsite

About The Position

This position performs hands-on engineering laboratory testing assignments related to product support and research and development. The technician analyzes test results, draws conclusions, makes recommendations, independently evaluates problems or opportunities, identifies solutions, and uses standard engineering analysis tools to assess and select solutions. The role works with Bendix engineers on product testing and supports field test programs involving test hardware and vehicle performance tracking.

The technician develops and documents tests, test procedures, and test set-ups; participates in critical design reviews; supports engineering documentation such as design specifications, DFMEA, and DVP&R; and contributes to technical reports, work instructions, and test-request and report databases using TeamCenter. The position also involves vehicle instrumentation and electronic-system retrofits, lab safety and housekeeping, and troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, electronic, and pneumatic systems. Travel is expected up to 25%.

Requirements

• For Technician 2: an associate degree in Engineering Technology plus 3 years of experience, or a high school degree plus 5 years of related technical experience.
• For Technician 3: an associate degree in Engineering Technology plus 7 years of experience, or a high school degree plus 9 years of related technical experience.
• Experience with laboratory and vehicle test instrumentation and data acquisition systems.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude, such as SAE certification or hands-on vehicle maintenance experience, motorsports experience, or similar.
• Heavy-duty truck or automotive industry experience.
• Strong technical aptitude and comfort working in an R&D laboratory environment.
• Familiarity with data acquisition systems.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, communicate activities, and collaborate to resolve issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills in a team environment.
• Attention to detail and thorough, observant recordkeeping.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States full-time without current or future employment-based visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Brake component and systems knowledge.
• Experience operating typical machine-shop equipment, including drill press, milling machine, lathe, and welder.
• Greenbelt certification.
• Experience with intermediate machining to build custom test fixtures.
• Experience with diagnostic software and automotive diagnostic interfaces.
• Associate degree in Engineering Technology is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support development of tests and procedures for laboratory projects.
• Review, create, and conduct laboratory tests in support of Bendix engineers and product testing.
• Define, create, and document complex tests and test set-ups.
• Participate in critical design reviews of new products.
• Support development of engineering documents, including design specifications, DFMEA, and DVP&R.
• Perform vehicle instrumentation and electronic-system retrofits on test and customer vehicles as needed.
• Support field test programs by installing test hardware and tracking mileage and performance.
• Support writing technical reports documenting test results and conclusions.
• Support the test-request and report database using TeamCenter.
• Support development of work instructions and test procedures using TeamCenter.
• Maintain lab safety, ergonomics, and housekeeping.
• Analyze test results, develop conclusions, and make recommendations.
• Troubleshoot and debug mechanical, electrical, electronic, and pneumatic problems.

Benefits

• Group healthcare plans offering medical, dental, vision, and basic life and disability insurance, subject to eligibility and plan terms.
• Company 401(k) plan.
• 120 hours of vacation leave annually.
• 40 hours of Personal Paid Absence annually.
• 12 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday annually, subject to applicable terms.
• 6 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Opportunity to purchase company stock, subject to plan documents.
• Annual bonuses based on achievement of certain metrics, up to 4% of annual salary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree