Engineering Technician

Tenneco; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenneco seeks a Test Lab Technician to join a high-energy, 24/7 engineering test lab environment in Michigan. You will work closely with test engineers to execute measurement, inspection, and brake testing, and to report results in an organized, accurate manner.

You will generate reports from raw data, develop and refine inspection processes, and assist with calibration, tool usage, and documentation. Some shift flexibility and hands-on machining support may be required.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspection of parts used in qualification testing of braking friction
• Support test and application engineering with data and reports
• Generate custom reports for engineers from raw inspection data utilizing computer tools
• Collaborate with engineers to develop new inspection and testing processes to gather design data
• Assist in the development of process flow diagrams, control plans and inspection standards, gage and operator instructions
• Develop, maintain and improve documents in accordance with the corporate operating requirements
• Prepare test articles for brake dynamometer technicians using basic machine tools
• Support gauge calibration and maintenance
• Utilize machine tools to modify parts for testing - Bridgeport vertical mill, table saw, surface grinder
• Perform hands on testing - dynamometer set ups, start-up procedures, programming and data collection
• Fill in for test technicians when needed and be able to support day, afternoon, and late shift technicians when necessary to ensure lab operational capability
• Perform job within acceptable safety, environmental, quality, productivity and performance standards as outlined in laboratory policies, handbooks and applicable work instructions.

Skills

Measurement & inspection

Data reporting

Brake testing

Tools

Bridgeport vertical mill

Table saw

Surface grinder

Job description

Test lab technician needed in a high energy, 24/7 engineering test lab environment. The ideal candidate will be able to work closely with test engineers and technicians to execute measurement and inspection, reporting and brake testing in an efficient, organized and accurate fashion.

• Perform inspection of parts used in qualification testing of braking friction
• Support test and application engineering with data and reports
• Generate custom reports for engineers from raw inspection data utilizing computer tools
• Collaborate with engineers to develop new inspection and testing processes to gather design data
• Assist in the development of process flow diagrams, control plans and inspection standards, gage and operator instructions.
• Develop, maintain and improve documents in accordance with the corporate operating requirements
• Prepare test articles for brake dynamometer technicians using basic machine tools
• Support gauge calibration and maintenance
• Utilize machine tools to modify parts for testing - Bridgeport vertical mill, table saw, surface grinder
• Perform hands on testing - dynamometer set ups, start-up procedures, programming and data collection
• Fill in for test technicians when needed and be able to support day, afternoon, and late shift technicians when necessary to ensure lab operational capability
• Perform job within acceptable safety, environmental, quality, productivity and performance standards as outlined in laboratory policies, handbooks and applicable work instructions.

This job description is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive and you may be required to undertake various duties as may reasonably be requested of you by the Company.