Manufacturing Engineer – Test Engineer

TechDigital Group; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Test Engineer to design and implement quality assurance tests for drivetrain components. In this role, you will develop cost-effective testing processes and collaborate with various engineering functions to ensure product functionality and reliability. Your expertise in mechanical control systems, along with your experience in product validation, will be vital in analyzing test failures and recommending improvements. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will significantly impact product quality and innovation in the automotive sector, and help drive the future of technology forward.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in component testing and knowledge of control system components.
• Strong understanding of mechanical control systems and validation processes.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement quality tests for drivetrain components.
• Analyze test tooling and product failures to support validation.

Skills

Mechanical Control System Engineering

Product Knowledge

Manufacturing and Product Validation

Test Process

Process Awareness

Fully Skilled

Semi-Skilled

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Product Development

Validation/Control System Engineering

Tools

PLC

WMA Test Systems

VMC Test Systems

Job description

Key Responsibilities and Deliverables:
Test engineers are responsible for designing and implementing the In-Process and Final Quality tests that ensure the quality and the functionality of a product. Should possess technical knowledge on powertrain layout, Function, Failure modes.

• Design, develop and implement cost-effective, repeatable, and scalable Testing processes for drivetrain components.
• Knowledge of control system components such as sensors, transducers, and gauges. Knowledge on PLC or equivalent data acquisition system such as WMA or VMC test systems. Develop and implement Test processes in line with Product specification and Caterpillar manufacturing standard processes.
• Plan, perform process design and analyze requirements to make recommendations for facility systems, processes, equipment needs, and engineering product designs.
• Complete both specialized and broad-based assignments/projects which may require collaboration and integration with other functions.
• Evaluate projects and prepare feasibility studies to design a test system, define desired results, assess value proposition and determine project plans.
• Analyze test tooling and product test failures and evaluate tool characteristics and requirements. Should support physical validation.

Skill Requirements:
Fully Skilled, Semi-Skilled, Process Awareness, Mechanical Control system engineering, Product knowledge, Manufacturing and Product validation and Test process.

Job Experience:
Minimum 2-3 years on component testing and knowledge on related control system components.

Degree Requirements:
Mechanical/Product development or Validation/Control system engineering.