Automotive Test Technician — Gas Stands & Dynos

Socket.dev; Royal Pines (NC); On-site; USD 53,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Medical Coverage

Onsite Health Clinic

Tuition Reimbursement

401k matching

Holidays and vacation from Day 1

Job summary

BorgWarner in Arden, NC is seeking a Testing Technician to reliably set up gas stands, engine dynos, and bench tests, compiling engineering reports and presenting data to Engineering. You will perform various lab duties and ensure accurate measurements and timely communication of test results.

The role requires reading engineering drawings, using measurement tools, and hands-on testing of powertrain components. Onsite role with full-time hours and strong benefits.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in an engineering related field preferred or related education and experience in automotive technical field.
• Equivalent mechanical powertrain experience in automotive industry with 2+ years of R&D or technical lab testing if no degree.
• Experience with general machining and fabrication, including basic welding.
• Experience in automotive test environments (powertrain systems) or related lab testing is desirable.
• Must read and interpret mechanical drawings.
• Proficient use of indicators, micrometers and dial calipers and related equipment.
• Able to perform tasks with minimal supervision and meet deadlines.
• Basic computer literacy including lab software and Microsoft Office.
• Willing to attend courses on test protocols.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret instructions and secure procedures for Engineering/Customer requests (GEMS Tickets).
• Read engineering prints and measure hardware using appropriate tools.
• Measure and assemble hardware prior to testing.
• Set up gas stands and engine testing per specifications.
• Independently operate gas stands, engine dynamometers and other lab equipment.
• Perform system-level testing and component qualification on gas stands and engine stands.
• Install engines and perform engine/dynamometer setup checks and schedule writing.
• Demonstrate basic understanding of measurements, temperatures, pressures, and frequencies; convert units as needed.
• Maintain logs, testing notes and records per instructions.
• Assist Test Engineering in calibrating test stands.
• Perform maintenance on stands and equipment per OPM log.
• Lead 6S activities and pursue ongoing training.
• Adhere to quality, health, safety, and environmental policies.

Skills

Engineering drawings reading

Autonomy

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate’s degree in engineering

Equivalent mechanical powertrain experience

Tools

Indicators

Micrometers

Dial calipers

Microsoft Office

Job description

BorgWarner in Arden, NC is seeking a Testing Technician to reliably set up gas stands, engine dynos, and bench tests, compiling engineering reports and presenting data to Engineering. You will perform various lab duties and ensure accurate measurements and timely communication of test results.

The role requires reading engineering drawings, using measurement tools, and hands-on testing of powertrain components. Onsite role with full-time hours and strong benefits.