Electromechanical Test Lab Engineer

MEDA Engineering and Technical Services, LLC; Windsor; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Windsor is seeking an experienced Electromechanical Test Lab Engineer to support automotive industry testing. In this role, you'll define test requests, manage team operations, and perform vehicle dissections. A Bachelor's degree in engineering and various skills in corrosion effects, tool knowledge, and teamwork are important. This position requires onsite work and travel to the USA.

Benefits

Paid benefits after 90 days

Pension eligibility with employer match

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience on the effects of corrosion on various metal alloys.
• Competent with Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, VBA.
• Knowledge of vehicle body, chassis and suspension systems.

Responsibilities

• Define test requests and requirements with customers.
• Coordinate and instruct mechanics for part changeovers and test setups.
• Complete vehicle dissections and document issues.

Skills

Corrosion effects on metal alloys

Time management

Written and oral communication

Team collaboration

Leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical/Electrical/Automotive/Material Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Team Center

NX

MTS software

Job description

We are currently recruiting an experienced Electromechanical Test Lab Engineer to join our team supporting our client in the automotive industry.

NOTE:

• Onsite
• Must be willing and able to travel to the USA, without restrictions, effective on the start date
• Valid driver's license is required as well as a clean driving record

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with customers in defining the test request, obtaining buy in from local management for cost, timing, material and headcount requirements
• Completion of corrosion vehicle teardowns and e-coat vehicle dissections
• Instructing a team of technicians and co-op students in the teardown and dissection process documenting issues and concerns
• Fixturing, testing and data collection related to Elastomeric and Chassis based vehicle components. Various hydraulic and mechanical testing equipment will be designed and used to meet customer requests
• Typical documentation will include extensive film thickness readings, metal loss readings and laser scanning of components as required
• Reporting and communicating of proper information to affected product engineers, Chassis or virtual analysis engineers will be an important aspect of this position
• Communicating between customers and local management is critical for developing a testing demand
• Coordinate and instruct bargaining unit mechanics in performing part changeovers, test setups and fixture fabrication
• Working collaboratively with the mechanic supervisor, union, management, maintenance and facilities teams
• Coordination and shipping of specimens and samples to various product engineers and suppliers
• Working with external suppliers to lead the dissections of various components, track budgets and help generate purchase orders
• Other departmental activities will include taking and analyzing test data, compiling report, tracking equipment downtime and analyzing data fidelity

REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Automotive/Material Engineering required from an accredited university
• 1+ years of experience on the effects of corrosion on various metal alloys/compositions
• Knowledge of vehicle body, chassis and suspensions systems
• Previous experience in paint and corrosion evaluation is desirable
• Competent with the Microsoft Office Suite of products including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, VBA
• Strong time management, leadership, planning and follow up skills
• Excellent written and oral skills
• Team Center and NX knowledge would be an asset
• Knowledge of fixture design and manufacturing processes
• Data processing

PREFERRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Engineering experience within the automotive industry, testing experience
• Experience working in a unionized environment
• Good communication and leadership skills are required to coordinate and instruct bargaining unit mechanics
• Minimum of 1 year of engineering experience within a testing environment within the automotive industry. Past co-op positions at ARDC are an asset
• Must be legally authorized to work in Canada with ability to travel to USA
• Ability to support working days, afternoons, midnight shifts and weekends on occasions
• Experience working in a unionized environment
• A valid driver’s license as well as a clean driving record is required
• MTS software experience

OTHER PERKS & BENEFITS:

• Paid Benefits after 90 days (individual and family) – extended medical, out-of-country coverage, dental etc.
• Pension eligibility, with employer match, after 1 full year of work (open enrollment every October)

MEDA offers an excellent referral bonus. Great candidates know great candidates

MEDA Limited is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of any of the protected reasons as described in the Ontario Human Rights Code. We are committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities, as described in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and granted to those that request assistance during our hiring process.

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