Testing Technician (2nd shift)

BorgWarner•Arden, NC

5d•$52,800 - $74,250•Onsite

About The Position

The Testing Technician reliably sets up and performs gas stand, engine dynamometer, special testing, and other benchwork. The role completes engineering reports, presents data to Engineering, and performs other laboratory duties. The technician conducts system-, subsystem-, and component-level qualification, performance, durability, burst and containment, and mechanical testing; gathers, processes, interprets, and distributes customer data; and maintains test stands and equipment. The position follows applicable work instructions, specifications, quality policies, and health, safety, and environmental policies. The listed location is Arden, North Carolina, and the position is identified as second shift.

Requirements

Associate degree in an engineering-related field is preferred, or related education and experience in an automotive technical field, or certification from an Airframe and Powerplant technical school.
Equivalent mechanical powertrain experience in the automotive industry may substitute for a degree if it includes in-depth engine teardown, reassembly, measurement, and dynamometer testing, and is paired with at least 2 years of relevant R&D or technical laboratory testing experience.
Experience in general machining and fabrication, including basic welding.
Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and willingness to complete on-the-job and other formal training as required.
Proficiency in reading and interpreting mechanical and engineering drawings.
Experience and knowledge in proper use of indicators, micrometers, dial calipers, and related equipment.
Ability to carry out assigned tasks with minimal supervision and complete them in a timely manner.
Basic computer literacy, including lab-related software and Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and Edge.
Ability and willingness to attend courses related to specific test protocols.
Ability to understand and convert measurements, temperatures, pressures, and frequencies to other units or scales.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in an engineering-related field.
Experience in a professional automotive component testing environment, such as powertrain systems, laboratory, or R&D work.
Certification from an Airframe and Powerplant technical school.

Responsibilities

Read and understand instructions and obtain the procedures, work instructions, or specifications needed to complete engineering or customer requests (GEMS Tickets).
Read engineering prints and measure hardware using appropriate tools and techniques.
Measure and assemble hardware before testing.
Set up gas and engine stands and change over hardware for subsequent test sequences, using appropriate adapters and connections according to specifications.
Independently operate gas stands, engine dynamometers, and other special testing equipment; observe results, interpret data, and respond accordingly.
Perform system-level, subsystem-level, and component qualification testing on gas stands, including functional and durability testing.
Perform engine durability testing, including engine and dynamometer installation, installation checks, and writing and editing test schedules.
Convert measurements, temperatures, pressures, and frequencies between units or scales as needed.
Perform performance, burst and containment, durability, and mechanical qualification testing on gas and engine stands.
Complete component-level qualification testing, including blade frequency measurements and fatigue testing.
Gather, process, interpret, and distribute customer data, and communicate testing results in a timely manner.
Complete logbooks, testing notes, and other records required by engineering requests, work instructions, procedures, or specifications.
Assist Test Engineering with calibration of test stands.
Perform maintenance on gas stands, engine stands, and test equipment as specified in the Operator Preventive Maintenance (OPM) log.
Demonstrate effective interpersonal, communication, and decision-making skills; maintain a safe and professional appearance, habits, and work area.
Actively participate in and lead 6S activities, and continue training to upgrade capabilities.
Understand and follow current quality and control policies and health, safety, and environmental policies.
Follow BorgWarner Environmental Health and Safety Program rules and practices, use required personal protective equipment, and correct or promptly report unsafe situations, incidents, or occurrences to the Team Lead.
Perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.