Test Technician - TÃœV SÃœD America

Tasks

TÜV SÜD, a global leader in electrical product safety certification, transportation products testing, environ­mental testing, energy efficiency, EMC testing, regulatory affairs and international compliance and has an im­mediate opening at our facility in Auburn Hills, MI.

This is a Test Technician position, reporting to the local Team Leader. The Test Technician will conduct speci­fied testing and report findings with a high degree of accuracy. This position will maintain confidentiality of customers, products tested and internal proprietary information. Communication with internal and external customers is prompt, courteous and effective.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Inspect, photograph, and document products for testing and assessment to international, national, and custom regulations.
• Perform and monitor product testing/assessments to applicable requirements.
• Collect and document test data in accordance with applicable test procedures and requirements. (In the form of a Test Data Sheet, graphical information, or others as defined by applicable project scope).
• Prepare accurate Test Reports, Test Incident Reports and/or Technical Reports, to the appropriate standards and/or procedures.
• Ensure project timelines are adhered to, by completing work within the time allocated.
• Generate revenue by billing technician or engineering time to TÜV SÜD customers for testing activities.
• Update Supervisors and Program Managers with ongoing project status, daily.
• Written and oral communication must be delivered in a prompt and effective manner to internal and external customers which includes, but not limited to; answering technical questions, relaying mes­sages and providing information related to standards and test procedures.
• Operate and troubleshoot test equipment including customized equipment and software.
• Validate equipment calibrations are in accordance with their applicable schedules, ranges and in cali­bration for the entire period used for testing.
• Report all equipment and test sample damage to supervisor immediately.
• Complete timesheets, daily.
• Adhere to all TÜV SÜD policies and procedures.

Other Responsibilities:

• Prepare and coordinate shipping and receiving of test samples, inclusive of all necessary documenta­tion and internal logging and tagging procedures.
• Ensure consumable materials comply with applicable requirements.
• Perform equipment verifications or calibrations as assigned (equipment will include data acquisi­tion systems, environmental chambers, handheld electrical and mechanical gauges, load cells).
• Perform Proficiency Testing.

All employees are expected to work in a manner that supports a safe and healthy work environment for themselves and others. This includes following established rules, policies, and practices of environmental, health and safety in the workplace.

Service Areas:

• Environmental Testing
• Vibration Testing
• Battery Testing (cell, module, pack)
• Electrical Testing
• Physical Testing (loading, cycling)

Position Requirements:

• Ability to apply and understand basic electrical and/or mechanical concepts.
• Must be highly observant and have attention to detail.
• Testing experience.
• Ability to work well under pressure and adhere to tight deadlines.
• Must be available to work overtime hours, as required.
• Proficient with MS Windows and MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Proficient in operating laboratory test equipment.
• Able to stay focused and professional in a fast paced and stressful environment.
• Technical degree is preferred.

Additional information

Equal Opportunity Employer – Disability and Veteran

TÜV SÜD America, Inc. is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, marital status, genetics, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status and those laws, directives, and regulations of Federal, State, and Local governing bodies or agencies. We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.

For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to the following: Labor Law Posters

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