Test Engineer

NTN Bearing of America; Farmington Hills (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

NTN Bearing Corporation NBCA is hiring a Test Engineer for our Farmington Hills, MI location. You will conduct CVJ test operations, analyze results, and maintain test facilities. You will collaborate with customers and vendors, design fixtures, and support quality system documentation.

The role requires a BSME or related technical degree with 0–3 years experience in mechanical engineering, plus hands-on testing and data analysis skills. On-site work with a focus on quality and reliability.

Qualifications

• BSME, MET or a related technical field.
• 0–3 years' experience in mechanical engineering.
• Ability to function and work in a team environment.
• Data Acquisition & Analysis/Measurement System experience.
• CVJ knowledge and Quality Systems (IATF 16949/ISO14001) knowledge.
• Knowledge of servo hydraulic test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct CVJ test operations, setting up tests and following procedures.
• Analyze test results by failure mode and write reports with supervision.
• Maintain test facilities and equipment and keep the lab clean.
• Coordinate with outside vendors to procure test materials and supplies.
• Design, fabricate, and modify testing fixtures and parts for lab testing.
• Support on-site customer testing and communicate with customers.
• Perform data acquisition and analysis of test data; create test conditions as needed.
• Assist with IATF 16949/ISO14001 documentation in the test lab.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Data Acquisition

Measurement Systems

Troubleshooting

Education

BSME or related technical field

Tools

Lotus Notes

Outlook

Microsoft Office

CAD System Software

Job description

Location: USA, Farmington Hills, MI

Are you looking for a successful career? Come and be a part of our over 100-year history as a Test Engineer! NTN Bearing Corporation (NBCA) is a major division of a multinational manufacturing company providing highly engineered and quality precision components to the automotive and industrial industries. We enjoy the prestige of being a major supplier of constant velocity joints and wheel bearings to both domestic and foreign auto manufacturers. NTN has an outstanding job opportunity for a Test Engineer at our Farmington Hills, MI location.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducts CVJ test operations, setting up the test, following established test procedures or instructions by Supervisor/requestor. Inspects and investigate test parts and warranty returned parts.
• Analyzes test results by failure mode and utilizes various metrology equipment for precise measurement analysis. Writes test reports under minimal supervision of senior staff or Manager.
• Maintains test facilities and equipment and keeps the test laboratory and office clean.
• Deals with outside vendors to order and procure test material, equipment, and laboratory supplies.
• Designs, fabricates, and modifies testing fixtures and test parts for testing on the various test equipment in the test laboratory. Performs preventative maintenance and repair of test equipment.
• Conducts and supports customer vehicle on-site testing and communicates directly with the customer.
• Completes data acquisition and analysis of test related data. May create durability and fatigue test conditions based upon proving ground data and NTN standards.
• Assists and supports the coordination of IATF 16949 and ISO14001 quality system documentation as it pertains to the test laboratory.
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
• Takes initiative to learn new technical concepts
• Good problem solving and computer skills.
• Organized, assertive, and punctual
• Ability to do "hands on" mechanical/electrical type testing work and troubleshooting.

TOOLS:

• Lotus Notes, Outlook and Microsoft Office
• Knowledge and use of hand tools and machinery
• Willingness to learn Data Acquisition & Analysis/Measurement Systems and CAD System Software

CANDIDATE ATTRIBUTE/SKILL/EXPERIENCE:

• BSME, MET or a related technical field
• 0 - 3 years' experience in the Mechanical Engineering field
• Ability to function and work in a team environment
• Data Acquisition & Analysis/Measurement System experience
• CVJ knowledge and Quality Systems (IATF 16949/ISO14001) knowledge.
• Knowledge of servo hydraulic test equipment.

NTN Bearing Corporation (NBCA) offers a full range of comprehensive benefits, including choice of medical plans, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, a cash matching 401(k) Plan, separate company contribution to your 401(k)-retirement account, paid vacation, additional paid time off during the major holiday season, and eligibility for tuition reimbursement. NTN Bearing Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that strongly supports diversity in the workplace.