Test Engineer
TÜV SÜD ·
- Category
- QA
- Experience
- 3+ years
A lab-based Test Engineer at TÜV SÜD's Auburn Hills, MI facility who performs product testing (environmental, vibration, mechanical, electrical) — inspecting samples, evaluating solder joints and PCBs, capturing X-ray/CT data, and writing test reports. Requires an engineering degree or equivalent experience plus 3–5 years of testing experience.
This is a Test Engineer position, reporting to the Functional Area Team Manager. The Test Engineer 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).
- Evaluate solder joint quality, dimensional measurements, and compliance to applicable specifications through the means of sectioning, preparing samples, grinding, and polishing.
- Capture and interpret Digital Radiographs and Computed Tomography data to evaluate sample condition.
- Perform optical inspections of printed circuit boards to detect anomalies per required standards.
- 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 microscopes, automated polishers, X-Ray cabinet, 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.
- Prepare and coordinate test sample readiness, 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 digital microscopes, data acquisition systems, environmental chambers, handheld electrical and mechanical gauges, load cells).
- Perform Proficiency Testing.
- Maintain current training and certifications on specialized equipment and standards.
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
- Mechanical Testing
- Electrical Testing
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.
- Professionals with 3-5 years of experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering required or relevant experience in the field.
TÜV SÜD offers a competitive compensation package that includes health/dental insurance and participation in the company retirement savings plan. TÜV SÜD reserves the right to change job duties from time-to-time to meet business demands.