Mechanical Test Technician

Test Technician, I - Dearborn, MI

Link Engineering Company (LINK) is a premier designer and manufacturer of precision test equipment, specializing in customized solutions for Automotive, Aviation, Off-Highway, Rail, and Civil Engineering industries. Headquartered in Plymouth, Michigan, LINK maintains testing laboratories, manufacturing, and support facilities globally.

• Set up Mechanical, Hydraulic, Pneumatic, or Electrical test equipment such as Powertrain Dynamo meters in accordance with engineering specifications, standards, or test procedures.
• Setup and Test Electrical Harnesses and/or components in accordance with Customer Specifications.
• Ensure fixtures for the parts, measurements, and pictures are appropriate and validated to ensure function and fit exists.
• Monitor machine-controlled test equipment to ensure the test is performing as expected, documenting any activity that is not expected.
• Ensure test results are complete and accurate and re-work is not required.
• Inspect or test parts to determine nature or cause of defects or malfunctions.
• Document and report all defects or malfunctions so appropriate decisions can be made by customers/engineers.
• Document test results, using cameras, spreadsheets, documents, or other tools.
• Preparation of test parts including digital caliper measurements and/or digital scales for weighing the sample parts provided by the customer.
• Lab Maintenance / Post-Test Breakdown:
  Physically remove test items. Maintain lab by cleaning all equipment, keeping calibrated instruments current, and organizing supplies.
• Act independently to determine methods and procedures on new assignments, acting as a facilitator.
• Consistently work on complex assignments requiring independent action and a high degree of initiative to resolve issues.
• Regular interaction with Customers.
• Develop and/or assist in building lab test fixtures.
• Assist other departments as needed for setups and teardowns of various test equipment.
• 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.

• Associate of Science in Engineering Technology or a related field preferred.
• High school Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience in an automotive engineering laboratory or equivalent related work experience.

• Completed coursework in digital electronics, circuit functions, and basic electronics preferred.
• Ability to read and understand Electrical Schematics preferred.
• Basic knowledge of pneumatics/hydraulic systems controls preferred.
• Basic PLC skills and knowledge of Allen Bradley drives, Unico Drive systems.
• Proven experience using lathe machine and/or Bridgeport for fabrication and/or milling.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.

• 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 to facilitate testing needs and customer timelines.
• Ability to travel up to 10% domestically.

• 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.