Senior Test Technician

ZF; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive plan

Paid vacation

401k plan

Health care benefits

Paid holidays

Diversity culture

Job summary

ZF Lafayette, IN is seeking a Senior Test Technician to support the Commercial Vehicle Solutions Laboratory. You will set up DAQ instrumentation, operate data acquisition systems, and document lab tests for component and vehicle level validation.

The ideal candidate has an Associate's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with 2+ years automotive lab experience, hands-on DAQ tools, LabVIEW or C#, and strong bench and schematic skills.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering required.
• 2+ years automotive or commercial vehicle lab experience preferred.
• Hands-on with data acquisition equipment and electrical test gear.

Responsibilities

• Set up and configure data acquisition instrumentation for validation testing.
• Operate DAQ systems to control, monitor and document lab tests.
• Instrument commercial vehicles for on-vehicle testing and performance evaluations.
• Collect, analyze, document and report test data to support development and quality activities.
• Troubleshoot electronic control systems, sensors and DAQ hardware/software.
• Collaborate with engineers and lab technicians to meet testing objectives.
• Support multiple test types including validation, quality audits, warranty and line-return analysis.
• Maintain safe, organized lab operations using 5S and meet project timelines.

Skills

Data acquisition

LabVIEW

C#

Electrical testing

Soldering

Schematic reading

PLC troubleshooting

MS Office

Education

Associate's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

DVMs

Oscilloscopes

Signal generators

Sound level meters

DAQ hardware

Job description

Senior Test Technician

Country/Region: US

Location:

Lafayette, IN, US, 47904-1863

Req ID 91473 | CSS Lafayette Staff, United States ZF Active Safety and Electronics US LLC

Job Description

About the Team

This position will work as a member of ZF’s Commercial Vehicle Solutions Laboratory in Lafayette, IN to support component and vehicle level testing. Specific products include Commercial Vehicle steering components (electric and hydraulic) gears, pumps and columns. The primary objective of this role is to work closely with the development engineers and lab technicians to support data acquisition instrumentation systems and testing requirements. The successful candidate for this position must have a broad background in automotive testing, proficiency in data acquisition software, software development, programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and data acquisition instrumentation systems.

What you can look forward to as Senior Test Technician:

• Set up and configure data acquisition instrumentation for component and vehicle-level validation testing

• Operate data acquisition systems and computers to control, monitor, and document lab tests

• Instrument commercial vehicles for on-vehicle testing and system performance evaluations

• Collect, analyze, document, and report test data to support development and quality activities

• Troubleshoot electronic control systems, sensors, and data acquisition hardware/software

• Collaborate closely with development engineers and lab technicians to meet testing objectives

• Support multiple test types including validation, quality audits, warranty, and line-return analysis

• Maintain safe, organized lab operations using 5S methodology and meet project timelines

Your Profile as Sr Test Technician:

• Associate's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with a minimum of 2 years experience in an automotive or commercial vehicle lab environment

• Hands-on experience with electronic test equipment (DVMs, oscilloscopes, signal generators, sound level meters)

• Ability to set up and troubleshoot DAQ systems measuring pressure, flow, torque, force, vibration, and acceleration

• Proficiency in LabVIEW and/or C# for test automation, data acquisition, or software development

• Strong electronic bench skills including soldering, cable fabrication, and hardware troubleshooting

• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical drawings

• Experience troubleshooting control systems, PLCs, and DAQ hardware/software

• Strong computer skills (MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and ability to work effectively in a team-based lab environment

Why you should choose ZF in Lafayette?

• A supportive collaborative team environment

• Annual Incentive Plan

• Paid Vacation

• 401k Plan

• Health Care Benefits

• Paid Holidays

• A strong diversity culture

DIVERSITY COMMITMENT:

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are more than just words for us. They are at the core of the ZF Way that propels our team members towards their utmost success. We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a natural reflex. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that every member of ZF can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape next generation mobility, safety, sustainability and social justice.

With four generations across 118 nationalities in 41 countries, ZF combines a unique variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and ideas. Together, we solve problems, drive innovation and shape next generation mobility.

Our company is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with us and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please contact us. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. ZF is an Equal Opportunity and Affiantitious Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran

What does DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) mean for ZF as a company?

At ZF, we continuously strive to build and maintain a culture where inclusiveness is lived and diversity is valued. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that all our employees can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this vision in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape the future of mobility.

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