Test Technician - Automotive Batteries

UL Solutions•Auburn Hills, MI

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for setting up and performing tests on equipment and test setups for clients, specifically within the automotive batteries sector. The technician will build and adapt test equipment, examine test samples, read technical documentation, and follow defined test plans. A key part of the role involves evaluating test performance and sample operation, recording and explaining test results, and completing test reports. The technician will also adapt test equipment to new situations based on engineering guidance, potentially direct staff, and operate laboratory equipment. Routine maintenance of test equipment and the laboratory area is expected, along with basic calibration. Understanding specific test standards and testing technology is crucial. The role involves initiating recommendations for new equipment designs and solutions to test problems, reporting data to engineers, and potentially communicating with clients about test methods and results. The position requires minimal supervision within defined limits and involves integrating continuous improvement concepts. Communication with management and technical staff for suggestions on improving accuracy and efficiencies is also a part of the job.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
Strong electrical knowledge.
Ability to work in a team.
Strong communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Associate's or trade school education preferred.
Prior experience with automotive testing highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Setup and performance of equipment and test setups for clients.
Builds and/or adapts setup and test equipment for performance of tests.
Examines test samples and reads blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, measuring instruments, and operational instructions.
Follows basically defined test plans and datasheets.
Evaluates test performance and sample operation to properly evaluate test results.
Records and explains test results and completes test report.
Builds and/or adapts setup and test equipment to new situations, based on data sheets and instructions from engineering department personnel.
May direct staff in test setups.
Examines less complex customer samples and learns to operate appropriate tests for each case with necessary supervision/support.
Communicates with customers during setup and operation to ensure proper evaluation.
Operates designated machines and special laboratory equipment.
Performs routine maintenance of designated test equipment and laboratory area.
May perform basic calibration of test equipment.
Reads and understands specific test standards and testing technology for scope of responsibility with necessary supervision/support.
Initiates recommendations for new equipment designs and recommends solutions to observed test problems.
Receives instructions from and reports data to engineers and engineering management.
May communicate with clients during test setups to discuss test methods and/or test results.
Operates with minimal supervision within defined limits of responsibility.
Records observed or calculated data on appropriate UL forms and prepares data sheets and test reports.
May plan tests, evaluate test results and report opinions and interpretations, as directed.
Integrates basic continuous improvement concepts and techniques into all aspects of the job.
Communicates with management and technical staff to provide suggestions for new equipment, processes, and forms to improve accuracy and efficiencies.