Testing Technician (1st Shift)

BorgWarner•Arden, NC

2d•$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 carries out customer and engineering testing requests, including system-, subsystem-, and component-level qualification, performance, functional, durability, burst and containment, and mechanical testing. Work also includes engine durability testing, installation and checking of engines and dynamometers, and writing and editing test schedules. The technician gathers, processes, interprets, and distributes customer data; maintains test records; assists with test-stand calibration; and performs maintenance on stands and test equipment as defined by preventive-maintenance logs. The role requires adherence to quality, health, safety, and environmental policies, participation in 6S activities, and continued training. The position is located in Arden, North Carolina, and is identified as a first-shift role.

Requirements

Associate degree in an engineering-related field, or related education and experience in an automotive technical field, or certification from an Airframe and Powerplant technical school; the degree is preferred.
In lieu of a degree, equivalent mechanical powertrain experience in the automotive industry, including in-depth engine teardown, reassembly, measurement, and dynamometer testing, coupled with at least 2 years of relevant R&D or technical laboratory testing experience may be considered.
Experience in general machining and fabrication, including basic welding.
Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and willingness to complete on-the-job and formal training as required.
Proficiency in reading and interpreting mechanical and engineering drawings.
Experience and knowledge in the 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 use of laboratory-related software and Microsoft Office applications.
Ability and willingness to attend courses related to specific test protocols.
Ability to follow safety rules, procedures, practices, and training, use equipment safely and use required PPE, and promptly correct or report unsafe situations, incidents, or occurrences.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a professional automotive components testing environment, such as powertrain systems, a laboratory, or R&D.
Associate degree in an engineering-related field.

Responsibilities

Read and understand instructions and obtain the procedures, work instructions, or specifications needed to complete Engineering and 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 appropriately.
Perform system-level, subsystem-level, and component qualification testing on gas stands.
Perform gas-stand functional and durability testing.
Perform engine durability testing, including engine and dynamometer installation, installation checks, and writing and editing test schedules.
Demonstrate understanding of measurements, temperatures, pressures, and frequencies, and convert or scale these values to other units 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 as required by Engineering requests, work instructions, procedures, or specifications.
Assist Test Engineering with calibration of test stands.
Maintain gas stands, engine stands, and test equipment as specified in the Operator Preventive Maintenance log.
Maintain effective interpersonal, communication, and decision-making practices, and maintain a safe, professional appearance, work habits, and work area.
Actively participate in and lead 6S activities; continue training to upgrade capabilities.
Follow current quality and control policies and health, safety, and environmental policies, including applicable PPE and safe-work practices.
Perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.