Testing Technician (1st Shift)

BorgWarner; North Carolina; On-site; USD 53,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 medical coverage

Onsite health clinic

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life/AD&D & Disability coverage

Tuition reimbursement

401k with match

Holidays and vacation starting Day 1

Job summary

BorgWarner seeks a dedicated technician to set up gas stands and engine dynamometers, perform tests, and prepare engineering reports. You will interpret data, ensure equipment calibration, and support safety and quality policies in a lab environment.

The role requires reading engineering drawings, using precision measuring tools, and maintaining documentation. A relevant engineering degree or automotive lab experience is preferred; health, safety, and 6S participation are expected.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in engineering preferred; or related automotive education/experience.
• Equivalent mechanical powertrain experience with 2 years in R&D or testing if no degree.
• Experience in general machining and fabrication, including basic welding.
• Experience in professional automotive powertrain test environments; ability to read drawings.
• Proficiency with indicators, micrometers, and dial calipers and lab software.

Responsibilities

• Set up and perform gas stands, engine dynamometer, and bench tests.
• Prepare engineering reports and present data to Engineering.
• Read instructions and obtain procedures to fulfill customer requests.
• Measure hardware with proper tools and interpret data.
• Perform system-level performance, durability, and component testing.
• Maintain logbooks and testing notes; assist in calibration and maintenance.
• Adhere to health, safety, and quality policies; participate in 6S activities.

Skills

Mechanical drawing reading

Measurement tools proficiency

Basic computer literacy

Independent work capability

Education

Associate’s degree or related engineering education

Airframe & Powerplant certification

Tools

Micrometers

Dial calipers

Lab software & MS Office

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.

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.

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.

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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Skills: Data Management, Engineering Technical Operations Support, Planning and Organizing, Review and Reporting, Technical Troubleshooting

Salary Range:

$52,800 - $74,250