Test Technician

DENSO; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 36,561 - 45,639; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K with company match

Paid Holidays

Bonus Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Development

Employee Assistance Program

Onsite health clinic

Job summary

DENSO in Waterloo, IA is seeking a candidate for the testing lab to perform planned tests on new or modified products. You will read plans and coordinate with engineers to ensure all test steps are understood and executed.

The role focuses on maintaining lab equipment, fixtures, and tools, and calibrating testing devices while working with engineering to resolve test issues. A full-time position with benefits is available.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of automotive or off-highway vehicle parts and components.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and product drawings.
• Experience with testing equipment.
• Competent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Reads testing plans and conducts basic tests on new or modified products or product components.
• Maintains equipment, fixtures, parts and tools used in the testing lab.
• Tests, calibrates and adjusts testing equipment as required.
• Confers with engineering and other technical personnel to resolve testing problems such as product or equipment issues, malfunctions, or incomplete test data.
• Maintains records on testing performed. Compiles test data and reviews test results with engineering personnel.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Automotive knowledge

Schematic reading

Testing equipment

Communication skills

MS Office

Detail oriented

Time management

Tools

Calibration equipment

Job description

• Reads testing plans and conducts basic tests on new or modified products or product components. Reviews daily and weekly test plans with the engineers to ensure that all aspects of the tests are understood and carried out.
• Maintains equipment, fixtures, parts and tools used in the testing lab.
• Tests, calibrates and adjusts testing equipment as required.
• Confers with engineering and other technical personnel to resolve testing problems such as product or equipment issues, malfunctions, or incomplete test data.
• Maintains records on testing performed. Compiles test data and reviews test results with engineering personnel.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Description

• Reads testing plans and conducts basic tests on new or modified products or product components. Reviews daily and weekly test plans with the engineers to ensure that all aspects of the tests are understood and carried out.
• Maintains equipment, fixtures, parts and tools used in the testing lab.
• Tests, calibrates and adjusts testing equipment as required.
• Confers with engineering and other technical personnel to resolve testing problems such as product or equipment issues, malfunctions, or incomplete test data.
• Maintains records on testing performed. Compiles test data and reviews test results with engineering personnel.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reads testing plans and conducts basic tests on new or modified products or product components. Reviews daily and weekly test plans with the engineers to ensure that all aspects of the tests are understood and carried out.
• Maintains equipment, fixtures, parts and tools used in the testing lab.
• Tests, calibrates and adjusts testing equipment as required.
• Confers with engineering and other technical personnel to resolve testing problems such as product or equipment issues, malfunctions, or incomplete test data.
• Maintains records on testing performed. Compiles test data and reviews test results with engineering personnel.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of automotive or off-highway vehicle parts and components. Emphasis on diesel fuel systems components.
• Ability to read electrical or electronic schematics and product drawings
• Experience with testing equipment
• Competent written and oral communication skills
• Competent level of experience using Microsoft Word and Excel
• Basic attention to detail
• Competent organizational and time management skills

Benefits Summary

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug plans
• 401K with 4% company match
• Vacation/PTO and 13 paid Holidays
• Bonus Program
• FSA/HSA and Dependent Care Program
• Company provided Life, Disability, ADD and Business Travel Insurance
• Various No Cost Wellness & Chronic Condition Management Programs
• Various Optional Insurance programs such as legal, identity theft, critical illness, etc.
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Development and Ongoing Training
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Spotlight and Recognition Program
• Volunteer opportunities
• Onsite Fitness Center (vary by location)
• Cafeteria and food markets (vary by location)
• Onsite Health Clinic and Pharmacy (vary by location)

Hourly Salary: $26.54 - $33.13