Engineer - Test Stand Interface

Tata Technologies Ltd.; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Technologies Ltd. in Kalamazoo, MI is seeking an Engineer – Test Stand Interface to join on-site design efforts for hydraulic test systems. The role focuses on fixture design based on workshop outputs and continuous feedback from the floor.

You will create models, assembly drawings, and BOMs, while ensuring safety practices and manufacturability. Strong mechanical design, automation, and hydraulics experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical design experience with automation and hydraulics.
• Experience with modeling, prints, and shop documentation.
• Ability to understand and interact with complex mechanical/hydraulic systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and user interface creation for next generation hydraulic test systems.
• Attend design meetings and collect outputs from the team.
• Learn about current test system functionality and limitations
• Create model and assembly drawings
• Follow safety design practices such as guarding, interlocks, e-stops, etc.
• Full design model, bill of materials, and assembly drawings of test stand interface
• Vendor list and proof of manufacturability for all designed items.
• Quote and procurement activity

Skills

Mechanical design

CAD Modeling

Hydraulics

Automation

Shop documentation

Communication

Cross-functional coordination

Job description

The Engineer – Test Stand Interface provides a dedicated, on-site, design engineer to help innovate the way our testers interact with the test units and hydraulic test systems. This role will be focused on fixture design based on outputs from whiteboard meetings and floor feedback. Strong mechanical design experience with a background in automation and hydraulics is preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and user interface creation for next generation hydraulic test systems.
• Attend design meetings and collect desired output from the team.
• Learn about current test system functionality and limitations
• Create model and assembly drawings
• Follow safety design practices such as guarding, interlocks, e-stops, etc.
• Full design model, bill of material, and assembly drawings of test stand interface
• Vendor list and proof of manufacturability for all designed items.
• Quote and procurement activity

Skills and Experience Desired

• Strong skills in modeling, prints, and shop documentation
• Experience with mechanical systems and automation best practices
• Ability to understand and interact with complex mechanical/hydraulic systems
• Basic knowledge of software/controls
• Strong communication and cross-functional coordination skills
• Balance functional safety with external industrial aesthetics