Test Engineer, I - Dearborn, Michigan

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Link Engineering Company (LINK) is a premier designer and manufacturer of precision test equipment, we specialize in developing customized solutions for the Automotive, Aviation, Off-Highway, Rail, and Civil Engineering industries. We are headquartered in Plymouth, Michigan, outside of Detroit, and maintain testing laboratories, manufacturing, and support facilities around the globe.

Established in 1935, we have been a family-owned company for generations, we treat our customers and employees as if they are part of our family. We set our employees up for success, as they are given constant opportunities to learn and develop new skills. As many of our team members have been with LINK for a generation or more, the LINK team is equipped with a wealth of knowledge, providing decades of hands-on experience and out-of-the-box thinking to OEMs and suppliers everywhere.

We are looking for a talented Test Engineer I, you will be responsible for validating and testing client components and systems to aid in the development of a high-quality process that meets Customer needs.

Main Responsibilities:

• Analyze test objectives and testing parameters to provide test results.
• Learn to use equipment instrumentation for set up and calibration.
• Understanding of basic level system for vehicle troubleshooting.
• Learn to create build sheets and books using templates.
• Understanding of project management fundamentals including work plans, schedules, resource plans, and status reports.
• Understanding of gains, full scales, and frequencies.
• Use a Windows based computer system to access relevant test procedures and quality system documents, enter measurement data, store, and retrieve files from the network, etc.
• Work with the staff to ensure quality testing.
• Ensure work is performed in a safe manner using all available safety equipment.
• All other related duties as assigned.
• Possess mental faculties consistent with performing the minimum requirements of the job.
• Adhere and perform all duties aligned with the core values of the LINK Group organization, Can-Do Attitude, Courage, Commitment, Humility and Accountability.
  
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a related Associate’s Degree with 2 years relevant work experience in an automotive engineering laboratory; equivalent related work experience also acceptable in lieu of education.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience in an automotive engineering laboratory.
• High School Diploma.
  
  
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Proven knowledge of engineering testing, including methods, equipment, reporting and analysis.
• Ability to work well in a Team environment.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong independent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
  
  
  

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to walk.
• Ability to speak verbally and read in English.
• Ability to see with corrective lenses.
• Ability to hear.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to bend, stoop, crouch, reach, hand-eye coordination, and manual dexterity.
• Ability to use a computer.
• Able to work overtime, evenings and/or weekends as required.
• Able to travel up to 10% domestically.
  
  
  

Hazards:

• Normal hazards related to working in an office environment.
• Normal hazards related to working in a manufacturing and testing environment.
• Normal hazards related to road and air travel.
  
  
  

LINK is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. VEVRRA Federal Contractor.

LINK is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an internet-based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows participating employees to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees in the United States.

Accessibility for Applicants with Disabilities: If you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability please call 1-734-453-0800. Please provide your contact information and details about the posted position of interest. Only inquiries regarding assistance for those who need accommodation with the online application process due to a disability will be returned.

Note to all Agencies / Direct Placement: LINK has a team of dedicated recruiters who are responsible for all hiring needs. Our practice is to partner and work with our approved vendors only and on an as-needed basis. LINK has identified and finalized our list of preferred vendors and the review process has been closed. We do not accept resumes from recruiting agencies that are not a preferred vendor, have not been authorized or approved by Corporate Recruiting to partner on a position and have not signed LINK’s vendor agreement. Any resumes submitted from unapproved vendors will be considered unsolicited, and LINK will not be obligated to pay a referral fee.