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Position Summary:
The Test Lab Technician performs routine and special product testing to support projects, quality issues, production problems and advanced investigations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Configures and sets up, test equipment using MTS software for tests according to the lab schedule.
- Performs product testing in accordance with established procedures. Develops testing parameters and acceptance criteria based on equipment and performance specifications.
- Operates test equipment in a safe manner and per defined procedures.
- Prepares samples for testing when extra steps are needed.
- Installs and removes fixtures in test equipment as needed for specific tests.
- Monitors test progress and documents test data per established procedures.
- Operates a variety of computer automated and manual test equipment including servo hydraulic load frames, environmental chambers and data acquisition systems.
- Tracks testing activities and interprets the test data to ensure the test is performing correctly, notifying test requesters when needed.
- Communicates test issues to test engineer and test requester appropriately when issues cannot be solved without support or escalation
- Insures laboratory is maintained in a neat and clean order at all times. Coordinates and performs lab maintenance in accordance with the lab maintenance schedule, identifies maintenance items based on schedule, ensures lab metering equipment is calibrated and current.
- Participates in troubleshooting and resolution of testing and equipment issues.
- Creates and documents operational procedures for the test labs as required per Bilstein Document Management System (BDMS). Revises and updates lab maintenance and test schedules as required.
- Understands and adjusts machine parameters as required after test audits
- Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Profil
Qualifications & Experience Required:
- High School Diploma or G.E.D. required; Associates Degree in Automotive or Mechanical Technolgy field prefered.
- Previous experience in product testing preferred.
- Possesses a stable work history, preferably in a manufacturing environment, and a strong personal desire to work safely and maintain a safe working environment.
- Demonstrated strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills. Able to effectively relay information to different people from direct colleagues to engineers and managers.
- Demonstrated mechanical aptitude. Possesses the ability to take things apart and reassemble them without instructions. Understands and can convey how a shock absorber works.
- Proficient in the use of hand tools.
- Possesses good hand-eye coordination and is able to perform detailed work with a strong attention to detail and quality.
- Ability to physically perform all test sample set-ups and tear-downs including lifting 50lbs while traversing step ladders (3 feet height)
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Demonstrated accuracy and efficiency when completing tasks.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain excellence and accuracy in a dynamic, fast-paced, multi-disciplinary environment. Highly organized with ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Exhibits integrity through fair and ethical behaviors in all activities
- Maintains accountability for performance.
- Strong attention to detail with well-developed organizational skills.
- Proven experience developing work processes to improve outcomes for the team/customers.
- Must be able to work required overtime that can be substantial during peak customer production periods.
The [above] is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Das bieten wir
Bilstein has great benefits to offer!
- A state-of-the-art OE manufacturing plant with a strong focus on safety and cleanliness.
- Multiple competitive Health, Dental & Vision Coverage options.
- 401K matching program.
- Paid time off + 13 paid holidays.
- Paid volunteer hours.
- Tuition reimbursement program.
- Gym reimbursement.
- Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance.
- Internal growth opportunities.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Discounted BILSTEIN products.
Kontakt
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Notices:
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