Testing Technician

Borgwarner Emissions Systems Spain SL; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 medical coverage

Onsite health clinic

Dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability

Tuition reimbursement after 18 months

401k with matching

Holidays and vacation from Day 1

Job summary

BorgWarner in Arden, NC is seeking a Testing Technician to reliably set up and perform gas stand and engine dynamometer benchwork, complete engineering reports, and present data to Engineering.

You will participate in calibration, maintain equipment, read instructions, and ensure safety and quality in all tests, with opportunities to grow and contribute to 6S activities.

Qualifications

• Associate degree preferred or equivalent automotive lab experience.
• 2+ years of relevant R&D or lab testing experience if no degree.
• Experience in machining and fabrication, basic welding.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting mechanical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand instructions and install procedures to complete engineering/customer requests.
• Read engineering prints and measure hardware with proper tools.
• Measure and assemble hardware prior to testing.
• Set up gas stands and engine dynos and switch over hardware per spec.
• Operate gas stands and dynos and interpret data in real time.
• Perform performance, durability, and qualification testing on gas stands and engine stands.
• Document results, maintain logbooks, and communicate testing outcomes to the team.

Skills

Reading engineering drawings

Mechanical knowledge

Measurement tools (micrometers, calip…

Laboratory testing experience

Microsoft Office / data reporting

Education

Associate’s degree in engineering or related field

Airframe and Powerplant certification

Tools

Gas stands

Engine dynamometer

Measurement tools (calipers, micrometers)

Lab testing equipment

Job description

BorgWarner is a global product leader in delivering innovative and sustainable mobility solutions for the vehicle market. We are a company of innovators and independent thinkers that brings together talented employees, meaningful work, and amazing technology in a unique environment. At BorgWarner we constantly work towards our vision of a clean and energy-efficient world.

Our Culture

We believe the health and safety of our employees are a top priority. We care about our local communities and the global environment. BorgWarner promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive environment, honors integrity, strives for excellence, commits to responsibility for our communities and the environment, and builds on the power of collaboration.

Career Opportunities

We manage talent as seriously as we manage our businesses and encourage you to learn about our proud history, strong culture, technologies, and future vision. We offer a strong local presence and interesting global opportunities. Start your future with BorgWarner now!

Pay & Benefits

All positions start at an above market pay rate for that position. Benefits are also above market and include the below for all fulltime employees:

Day 1 Medical Coverage with potential of no monthly premium

Onsite Health Clinic for employees and dependents (age 14 and over) at no cost

Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Coverage

Tuition Reimbursement Program after 18 months

Retirement Savings Plan (401k) with a matching program

Company paid holidays and vacation starting Day 1

POSITION SUMMARY

Reliably set-up and perform gas stand, engine dynamometer, special testing, and other benchwork. Complete engineering reports, present data to Engineering, as well as other lab duties.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Read and understand instructions and secure the necessary procedure(s), work instruction(s), or specification(s) to complete Engineering/Customer requests (GEMS Tickets).
• Reads engineering prints and can measure hardware utilizing the proper measurement tools and techniques.
• Measures and assembles hardware prior to testing.
• Performs setup of gas and engine stands and changeover of hardware for the next test sequence using correct adapters and connections for testing per specification(s).
• Independently operates gas stands, engine dynamometers, and other special testing equipment, observes, and immediately interprets data and reacts accordingly.
• Performs system-level performance, sub-system level, and component qualification testing on gas stands. Also performs gas stand functional and durability testing on gas stands.
• Performs engine durability testing, which includes installation of engine and dynamometer, dynamometer and engine installation checks, as well as writing and editing test schedules.
• Demonstrates basic understanding and knowledge of measurements, temperatures, pressures, and frequencies. Able to convert measurements, temperatures, pressures, and frequencies to other units of measure, or scale.
• Performs performance, burst and containment, durability, and mechanical qualification testing on gas stands, and engine stands.
• Completes component level qualification testing such as blade frequency measurements and fatigue testing.
• Gathers, processes, interprets, and distributes customer data. Effectively communicates customer testing results in a timely manner.
• Completes logbooks, testing notes, and other related records as required per Engineering requests, work instructions, procedures, or specifications.
• Assists Test Engineering in calibration of test stands.
• Performs maintenance on gas stands, engine stands, and test equipment as defined in the Operator Preventive Maintenance (OPM) log.
• Completes logbooks, testing notes, and other related records as required per Engineering requests, work instructions, procedures, or specifications.
• Demonstrates good interpersonal, communications, and decision-making skills.
• Maintains safe and professional appearance, habits, and work area.
• Actively participates and leads in 6S activities.
• Continues training to upgrade capabilities.
• Understands and adheres to current quality and control policies.
• Understands and adheres to current health, safety, and environmental policies.
• Performs other duties as requested, directed or assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate’s degree in an engineering related field is preferred or related education and experience in an automotive technical field or certification from an Airframe and Powerplant technical school.
• Willing to consider in lieu of degree: Equivalent mechanical powertrain experience in the automotive industry (in-depth engine work including tear down, reassembly, measurement, and dynamometer testing) if coupled with a minimum of 2 years of relevant R&D or technical lab testing experience.
• Experience in general machining and fabrication, including basic welding.
• Experience in professional automotive components test environment (powertrain systems, lab or R&D) is desired. Demonstrated mechanical aptitude is a must, combined with ability and willingness to complete both on the job and other formal training as required.
• Must be proficient in reading and interpreting mechanical and engineering drawings.
• Experienced and knowledgeable in the proper use of indicators, micrometers and dial calipers and other related equipment.
• Ability to carry out assigned tasks with minimal supervision, and complete task in a timely manner.
• Must be able to demonstrate Basic Computer literacy including the ability to use lab related software as well as Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, Edge)
• Must be able to demonstrate basic Computer literacy including the ability to use lab related. Software as well as Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel etc.).
• Must be able and willing to attend courses related to specific test protocols.

What we believe

Inclusion: Respecting Individuals

Integrity: Honoring truth

Excellence: Focusing on results

Responsibility: Our commitment

Collaboration: Building trust

Safety

This position will adhere to the BorgWarner Environmental Health and Safety Program by following all safety rules, procedures, practices, training, and safe use of equipment; this includes use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required. This individual will work in a way that stresses the importance of preventing injury, accidents, or illnesses to themselves or co-workers by correcting or reporting unsafe situations, incidents, or occurrences to their Team Lead immediately.

Equal Employment Opportunity

BorgWarner is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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Position

Testing Technician

Location

Arden, NC

About us

BorgWarner is a global product leader in delivering innovative and sustainable mobility solutions for the vehicle market. We are a company of innovators and independent thinkers that brings together talented employees, meaningful work, and amazing technology in a unique environment. At BorgWarner we constantly work towards our vision of a clean and energy-efficient world.

Salary Range

$52,800 - $74,250

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