Engineer - Test Systems (2nd Shift)

Job ID and requisition details available upon application.

About the Role

We are a customer-focused, integrated maintenance company operating projects throughout the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic states. We seek skilled professionals to manage service project design, implementation, and coordination, involving internal groups and external suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Manage the service project design, implementation, and coordination of service activities and related initiatives.
• Perform fault and root-cause analysis for technical issues involving hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, electrical, or mechanical component and/or system-level failures; develop corrective action procedures and determine resources needed for resolution (e.g., parts, personnel, service hours).
• Diagnose, repair, maintain, install, and rebuild a variety of test systems to support validation processes on-site and at the customer site.
• Replace electric motors, pumps, belts, electric wiring, numeric controls, and related components involving mechanical, electrical, electronic, hydraulic, and pneumatic functions.
• Tear down and check component parts; repair, reassemble, and test valves, pumps, solenoid valves, and rewire controls.
• Analyze cost elements for service projects and ongoing service support to develop cost models for pricing and quotation preparation for spare parts and service activities/projects.
• Provide technical guidance and engineering expertise in the commissioning, service support, and upgrading of test systems for customers within the North American region.
• Develop technical processes and concepts for optimized service, maintenance, calibration, and upgrading of test systems.
• Establish relationships and build rapport with customers to optimize cost and service elements.
• Develop and deliver technical training to internal and external groups regarding component and system-level maintenance and calibration of test systems.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on test systems.
• Work in accordance with 5S procedures.
• Participate in continuous improvement programs and support team efforts.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, formal training, reviewing professional publications, establishing professional networks, and participating in professional societies.
• Comply with all TS16949 policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• B.S. in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related Engineering field.
• 3-4 years of professional engineering experience in a technical sales or service environment, specifically focused on production automation and/or automotive applications (includes Co-op or internship experience).
• Basic experience with controls engineering and/or software/hardware for electric drive systems or sensor applications.
• Basic experience with Siemens Step7 and/or other automation modules.
• Knowledge of Hydraulics/Pneumatics/Mechanical components/parts functionalities.
• Proven ability to read engineering drawings/prints (both electrical and mechanical) in DIN/ISO standard format (in metrics).
• Proven ability to analyze blueprints and use mathematics to evaluate/understand complex machine drawings.
• Familiarity with various automotive test systems for driveline technology.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to interface with cross-functional teams and all levels of personnel/management.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong drive for teamwork with a customer-oriented approach to projects.
• Superior interpersonal, communications, and listening skills.
• English language competency – both oral and written.
• Ability/willingness to travel both domestically and internationally (up to 50%).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with developing technical processes and solutions for test systems service operations.
• Experience in the Automotive Industry.
• German and/or Spanish language skills.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described are representative of those an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

• Physical Demands: While performing duties, the associate is occasionally required to stand, sit, use hands to handle objects/tools, reach with hands and arms, ascend stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk, hear, taste, or smell. The associate must occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.
• Work Environment: While performing duties, the associate is exposed to an office atmosphere with some manufacturing/lab exposure.

Benefits

• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation Time
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Prescription Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Various Voluntary Policies Available
• Safety Training
• Continuous Learning Environment