Foundation Brake Test Technician

Purpose/Summary

This position is responsible for testing, developing and validating new or improved automotive brake component designs or new applications of existing designs.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Disassemble and assemble brake products; calipers, drum brake assemblies, etc.

• Measure brake components utilizing various types of measurement tools and equipment. Compare measurements against specifications and report all non-conformities.

• Inspect components for abnormalities. Report all anomalies to engineer or supervisor.

• Peform basic characteristic and functional type tests, as well as strength and durability tests per engineering specifications (e.g. standard work instructions, customer procedures, or special requests of investigative nature).

• Analyze data produced through testing to ensure proper setup and execution.

• Maintain good housekeeping throughout testing process.

• Maintain schedule of assigned tasks, and inform supervisor / engineer of any setbacks.

• Perform minor modifications to test samples and/or test fixtures as necessary.

• Perform test equipment maintenance/repair as necessary.

• Maintain professional/team oriented attitude and interaction with other associates.

• Dependable, self-starter, neat and organized. Attention to detail oriented.

• Computer knowledge to support essential duties and responsibilities (e.g. Microsoft Office including Word & Excel, and e-mail).

• Respond to testing needs during off hours.

• Occasionally travel to offsite locations.

• Contribute to continual improvement activities such as A.P.S. and 4S+1.

• Adhere to all company safety policies and practices.

• Ability and willingness to work second shift if required.

• Perform other duties as assigned

Education and/or Experience (minimum required for the position)

Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; plus four to six years of experience and training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below 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.

• Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.

• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Ability to calculate unit conversions, work with fractions, and decimals.

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

• Ability to exercise independent judgment to perform job responsibilities.

• Ability to develop instructions and guidelines to perform functions of the job when necessary.

Additional Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (Preferred)

• Data Acquisition knowledge a plus

• ProLink Control & RevData Software experience a plus

• Machining and Welding Skills (mill, lathe, band saw, etc.) a plus

• Forklift Operation License a plus

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Valid Driver's License

Physical Demands/Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds (with mechanical assistance).

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.