Test Engineer

Title : Test Engineer

Job ID : 24-00149

Location : Oklahoma City, OK

Pay Rate : Open

Additional Benefits : PTO, Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k) match, tuition reimbursement, and more!

Type of hire : Direct

Position Summary :

The Test Engineer is responsible for working within the Test Engineering organization to develop and improve all areas of the functional end-of- line test and in-process testing systems within all manufacturing operations locations.

This includes performing statistical analysis of existing test parameters to improve first time product acceptance and product defect detection capabilities.

This also includes the improvement and repair of mechanical / electrical design features, developing and specifying calibration routines, and troubleshooting electrical controls and hydraulic system related problems.

The Test Engineer may also recommend new test equipment and controls / data acquisition solutions that include cost and implementation timing details.

Position Responsibilities :

• Develops the capability, capacity and reliability of various in-process and end of line test equipment.
• Recommends and implements measures to improve production methods, equipment performance and final product quality.
• Recommends and implements measures for test system replacement parts, preventive maintenance measures and machine inspection frequency to support operational goals.
• Interfaces with the customer's engineering resources to develop final test strategies.
• Prepares and submits new product test validation data to the customer for final test parameter approval.
• Interfaces with production operations to coordinate test development of new products, based on new product launch and implementation timing goals.
• Troubleshoots operational capability, quality, capacity, and test machine reliability problems and facilitates problem solving efforts to determine root cause and corrective actions.
• Provides regular status reports and updates to the Engineering Test Systems Manager.
• Responsible for adherence to the policies, procedures and instructions of the quality management system as related to end of line testing.

Position Requirements :

• At least one year of experience with automatic transmission processes.
• General knowledge of engineering mechanics, physics, hydraulics, electronics, and computer software.
• A Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical engineering is strongly preferred.
• A basic understanding of the operational theory and principles of operation of automatic trans-axle / transmissions is required.
• Familiarity with common instrumentation testing equipment and data acquisition and control systems is required.
• Experience programming real-time applications such as PLC and LabVIEW.
• Experience with electronics and automation.
• Working knowledge of transmissions, drivelines, or engines (a plus)
• Have worked with equipment supported by VMC or WMA (a plus)
• Knowledge of National Instruments software LabView and Test stand
• The ability to read and interpret manufacturing documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, machine drawings, wiring / electrical schematics, and repair manuals is required.

The Test Engineer must have the ability to write detailed reports with supporting documentation and data.

• Must be proficient in the operation of computers, word processing, spreadsheet, and database software applications.
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to develop written communication, spreadsheets, charts, and graphs.
• Ability to interpret multiple test stand programming languages including PLC, LabVIEW, etc.

GTA Questions :

• Are you familiar with common instrumentation testing equipment and data acquisition and control systems?
• Do you have a basic understanding of the operational theory and principles of operation of automatic transaxle / transmissions?
• Please list the education you've completed. What was the degree and what was the month and year you received it? (Ex : Bachelors from ABC University 01 / 89 & High School Diploma from ABC High School 1 / 85)
• Are you currently working? If not, when was your last day of employment?
• What pay rate are you looking for? (If your required rate exceeds the listed pay rate you may be over qualify for this position, but please share what you would be comfortable with)
• When would you be available to interview and start this position, if selected?
• Do you require a visa sponsorship? If you currently have sponsorship, other than a TN visa, please state the type of sponsorship and when it will expire.

Please give month and year. If you are able to receive extensions to the sponsorship, please note how many additional years.

Please note that if you are a current GTA employee or have been placed by GTA at one of our clients, we will not be able to entertain moving you.

However, we are hopeful that you may know someone else who is qualified and as such you would still be eligible for our generous referral bonus program detailed below.

REFERRAL BONUS PROGRAM :

If you are able to refer a person we do hire, we can offer up to $250 for contractors after they are on the job for 90 days and up to $500 for direct hires after they are on the job between 90 days to 180 days , depending on customer payment terms.