Engineering Test Technician

BorgWarner; Wilsonville (OR); On-site; USD 53,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

BorgWarner in Wilsonville, OR is seeking an Engineering Test Technician to support engineering by maintaining test fixtures, equipment and programs for production. The role includes generating ECOs, adapting tests for new products, and assisting with pre-production activities while applying basic electrical, software and mechanical principles.

Key tasks include updating VB and C# test scripts for inverter and motor testing, maintaining fixtures for PCB assembly, and providing technical support

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Engineering Technology or related field.
• 6+ years in electrical or engineering testing or equivalent mix of schooling and hands-on.
• 3–5+ years in test technician/engineering technician roles.
• Ability to perform arithmetic and basic statistical calculations for reports.
• Experience supporting engineers in R&D, validation, or production testing.
• Ability to use software for design and data recording.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic technical tasks under supervision of an engineering supervisor.
• Maintain test equipment and programs for current products; develop and release test equipment and software.
• Maintain and update VB and C# test scripts for inverter and motor testing.
• Maintain clam-shell fixtures for PCB assembly level testing.
• Program electrical test equipment for test automation.
• Work with SW and Test Development teams to release production SW and calibration.
• Provide technical assistance to production for test and yield issues.
• Able to follow electrical and mechanical prints and models.
• Make calculations to establish new test limits and FTQs.
• Perform duties in direct support of an engineer; interact positively with coworkers.
• Able to work a full shift on-site.
• Involvement in pre-production as required.

Skills

Electrical testing

Test equipment maintenance

VB/C# scripting

Test automation

Statistical calculations

Team collaboration

On-site reliability

Calibration

Education

Associate degree in Engineering Technology

Tools

VB scripting

C# scripting

Job description

The Engineering Test Technician supports engineering activities by performing foundational technical tasks under the direction and supervision of an engineer. This role focuses primarily on maintaining production test fixtures, test equipment and test programs for production, generates ECO (engineering change) to implement new production models or calibrations, adapts current production tests for new product in development. Some light assembly, and construction will be required to maintain or create new test rack(s), station(s). The Technician applies basic electrical, software and mechanical principles, conducts calculations, follows mechanical prints and models, compiles and organizes test data, and prepares test equipment. Additional responsibilities include helping the R&D lab, assisting customers as needed, and supporting pre-production activities. Success in this role requires dependable on-site attendance, effective teamwork, and the ability to positively engage with coworkers while providing direct technical support to Engineering & Operations teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform basic technical assignments under the direction and supervision of an engineering supervisor.
• Predominantly maintaining test equipment and programs for current products, developing test equipment and releasing test SW for new products.
• Maintain and update test scripts written in VB and C# for inverter and motor production testing.
• Maintain clam-shell text fixtures for PCB Assembly level testing.
• Solid experience with programming electrical test equipment for test automation.
• Work with SW and Test Development teams to release production SW and Calibration.
• Provide technical assistance for production team to address test and yield issues.
• Able to follow electrical, mechanical prints and models.
• Make calculations employing mathematical formulas and basic statistical to establish new test limits and FTQs.
• Duty consists mainly of closely supervised assignments in direct support of an engineer, usually in a specific field requiring the application of basic technical fundamentals.
• Must be able to positively relate and interact with co-workers.
• Able to work a full shift with regular attendance at the business location.
• Involvement in pre-production as required.

What we’re looking for

• Associate degree in Engineering Technology, Electronics, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Technology, or a related field.
• 6 years or more of experience in electrical or engineering testing OR equivalent combination of technical schooling + hands-on experience.
• 3-5+ years of relevant test technician, engineering technician, or manufacturing test experience.
• Ability to perform arithmetic, statistical calculations for test reports.
• Experience supporting engineers in R&D, validation, or production test environments.
• Ability to use computer software for design and data recording.

Salary

Salary Range: $52,800 - $74,250

BorgWarner is a global product leader in delivering innovative and sustainable mobility solutions. We are a company of innovators and independent thinkers that brings together talented employees, meaningful work and amazing technology in a unique environment. At BorgWarner we constantly work towards our vision of a clean and energy-efficient world.

Company Culture

BorgWarner promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive environment, honors integrity, strives for excellence, commits to responsibility for our communities and the environment, and builds on the power of collaboration.

We believe the health and safety of our employees are a top priority.

Career Opportunities We manage talent as seriously as we manage our businesses and encourage you to learn about our proud history, strong culture, technologies, and vision for the future.