Testing Technician

Position

Testing Technician- 2nd Shift

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.

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!

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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 bench work. Complete engineering reports, present data to Engineering, as well as other lab duties.

This is a second shift position.

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 is able to measure hardware utilizing the proper measurement tools and techniques.
• Cleans, deburrs and accurately assembles parts or hardware preparation for testing.
• Sets up test(s) using correct adapters and connections for testing per testing specifications.
• Performs testing of turbochargers and components to generate requested data to meet required deadlines.
• Operates gas stands, engine dynamometers, and other special testing equipment, observes and immediately interprets data and reacts accordingly.
• Performs setup of gas stands, engine stands, and special testing, and changeover of hardware for next test sequence.
• Demonstrates understanding and knowledge of measurements, temperatures, pressures, and frequencies.
• Performs performance, burst and containment, durability, and mechanical qualification testing on gas stands, and engine stands.
• Gathers, processes, and prepares data for Supervisor to distribute to Engineering.
• 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.
• Maintains safe and professional appearance, habits, and work area.
• Actively participates in 5S activities.
• Continues training to upgrade capabilities.
• Demonstrates good interpersonal, communications, and decision-making skills.
• 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 :

• Associates 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 a 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.

• Proficient in use of indicators, micrometers and dial calipers and other related equipment.
• Ability to carry out multiple tasks simultaneously with minimal supervision.
• 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).

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES :

• Action Oriented
• Listening
• Dealing with Ambiguity
• Creativity
• Timely Decision Making
• Decision Quality
• Problem Solving
• Functional / Technical Skills
• Informing
• Learning on the Fly

REPORTING LINES :

Direct Reports : None

Indirect Reports : None

EEO Statement

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