Test Engineer

NTN Bearing Corporation•Farmington Hills, MI

15d•Onsite

About The Position

NTN Bearing Corporation (NBCA) is seeking a Test Engineer with a history of over 100 years in the industry. As a major division of a multinational manufacturing company, NBCA provides highly engineered and quality precision components to the automotive and industrial sectors, notably as a major supplier of constant velocity joints and wheel bearings to domestic and foreign auto manufacturers. This role is based in Farmington Hills, MI.

Requirements

Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
Takes initiative to learn new technical concepts
Good problem solving and computer skills.
Organized, assertive, and punctual
Ability to do “hands on” mechanical/electrical type testing work and troubleshooting.
Lotus Notes, Outlook and Microsoft Office
Knowledge and use of hand tools and machinery
Willingness to learn Data Acquisition & Analysis/Measurement Systems and CAD System Software
BSME or a related technical field
0 - 3 years’ experience in the Mechanical Engineering field
Ability to function and work in a team environment
Data Acquisition & Analysis/Measurement System experience
CVJ knowledge and Quality Systems (IATF 16949/ISO14001) knowledge.
Knowledge of servo hydraulic test equipment.
Must be willing to travel and work extra hours when necessary. As a global organization, odd hour conference calls may occasionally occur.

Responsibilities

Conducts CVJ test operations, following established test procedures or instructions by Supervisor/requestor.
Inspects and investigates test parts and warranty returned parts.
Analyzes test results by failure mode and utilizes various metrology equipment for precise measurement analysis.
Writes test reports under minimal supervision of senior staff or Manager.
Maintains test facilities and equipment and keeps the test laboratory and office clean.
Deals with outside vendors to order and procure test material, equipment, and laboratory supplies.
Designs, fabricates, and modifies testing fixtures and test parts for testing on the various test equipment in the test laboratory.
Performs preventative maintenance and repair of test equipment.
Conducts and supports customer vehicle on-site testing and communicates directly with the customer.
Completes data acquisition and analysis of test related data.
May create durability and fatigue test conditions based upon proving ground data and NTN standards.
Assists and supports the coordination of IATF 16949 and ISO14001 quality system documentation as it pertains to the test laboratory.