Test Engineer

TÜV SÜD; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

TÜV SÜD America Inc. is seeking a full-time Laboratory Technician in Auburn Hills, MI to support testing and inspection activities for automotive and related products.

You will document test data, operate lab equipment, and ensure compliance with standards while meeting tight deadlines. A bachelor's in engineering and 3–5 years of testing experience are preferred, along with strong communication skills and proficiency with MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of relevant testing/engineering experience preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Windows and MS Office; ability to use lab equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, photograph, and document products for testing to applicable regulations.
• Perform and monitor product testing and assessments per test procedures.
• Document test data and prepare Test Reports and Incident Reports.
• Update Supervisors with project status daily and communicate findings clearly.
• Ensure calibration and maintenance of test equipment and meet timelines.

Skills

Electrical/Mechanical concepts

Observant/detail-oriented

Testing experience

MS Windows/MS Office

Lab test equipment operation

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

MS Office

Laboratory equipment

Job description

At TÜV SÜD Group we are passionate about technology. Innovations impact our daily lives in countless ways, and we are dedicated to being a part of that progress. We test, we audit, we inspect, we advise. We never stop challenging ourselves for the safety of society and its people. We breathe technology, we strive for professional excellence, and we leave a mark. We take the future into our hands. We are TÜV SÜD Group.

Primary Responsibilities

• Inspect, photograph, and document products for testing and assessment to international, national, and custom regulations.
• Perform and monitor product testing/assessments to applicable requirements.
• Collect and document test data in accordance with applicable test procedures and requirements. (In the form of a Test Data Sheet, graphical information, or others as defined by applicable project scope).
• Evaluate solder joint quality, dimensional measurements, and compliance to applicable specifications through the means of sectioning, preparing samples, grinding, and polishing.
• Capture and interpret Digital Radiographs and Computed Tomography data to evaluate sample condition.
• Perform optical inspections of printed circuit boards to detect anomalies per required standards.
• Prepare accurate Test Reports, Test Incident Reports and/or Technical Reports, to the appropriate standards and/or procedures.
• Ensure project timelines are adhered to, by completing work within the time allocated.
• Generate revenue by billing technician or engineering time to TÜV SÜD customers for testing activities.
• Update Supervisors and Program Managers with ongoing project status, daily.
• Written and oral communication must be delivered in a prompt and effective manner to internal and external customers which includes, but not limited to; answering technical questions, relaying messages and providing information related to standards and test procedures.
• Operate and troubleshoot test equipment including microscopes, automated polishers, X-Ray cabinet, customized equipment, and software.
• Validate equipment calibrations are in accordance with their applicable schedules, ranges and in calibration for the entire period used for testing.
• Report all equipment and test sample damage to supervisor immediately.
• Complete timesheets, daily.
• Adhere to all TÜV SÜD policies and procedures.

Other Responsibilities

• Prepare and coordinate test sample readiness, inclusive of all necessary documentation and internal logging and tagging procedures.
• Ensure consumable materials comply with applicable requirements.
• Perform equipment verifications or calibrations as assigned (equipment will include digital microscopes, data acquisition systems, environmental chambers, handheld electrical and mechanical gauges, load cells).
• Perform Proficiency Testing.
• Maintain current training and certifications on specialized equipment and standards.

All employees are expected to work in a manner that supports a safe and healthy work environment for themselves and others. This includes following established rules, policies, and practices of environmental, health and safety in the workplace.

Service Areas

• Environmental Testing
• Vibration Testing
• Mechanical Testing
• Electrical Testing

Position Requirements

• Ability to apply and understand basic electrical and/or mechanical concepts.
• Must be highly observant and have attention to detail.
• Testing experience.
• Ability to work well under pressure and adhere to tight deadlines.
• Must be available to work overtime hours, as required.
• Proficient with MS Windows and MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Proficient in operating laboratory test equipment.
• Able to stay focused and professional in a fast paced and stressful environment.
• Professionals with 3-5 years of experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required or relevant experience in the field.

TÜV SÜD offers a competitive compensation package that includes health/dental insurance and participation in the company retirement savings plan. TÜV SÜD reserves the right to change job duties from time-to-time to meet business demands.

Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability and Veteran

TÜV SÜD America, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, marital status, genetics, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status and those laws, directives, and regulations of Federal, State, and Local governing bodies or agencies. We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.

Work Area: Automotive & Traffic Safety

Country/Region: United States

Job Location: Auburn Hills

Working Model : Onsite

Employment Type: Full time / regular

Company: TÜV SÜD America Inc.

Org Unit Code: ENV-AH5

Requisition ID: 7171