SUMMARY: Support the design and development of new products and product improvements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Perform testing on prototype and production products

• Update and maintain test request schedule and communicate timing with project team


• Create and document test processes for development products


• Support documentation of new or revised in-process tests


• Is co-responsible for the compliance to the Customer Engineering Specification (DVP&R planning, realization & analysis)


• Support test reports creation and appropriate documentation requested by work order. Is responsible for documenting test set up, results and finding electronically.


• Support nonstandard testing for production quality issues

• Modify/create programs for test equipment, is the liaison with HQ central testing team as necessary


• Modify mechanical setups of durability machines


• Set up and operate the high-speed camera


• Work with Engineering to modify/create PLC programs for durability machines based on Customer Engineering Specification, is the liaison with HQ central testing team as necessary.

• Develop innovative designs and set-ups for mechanical tests to meet the product technical requirements and be in compliance with the Customer Engineering Specifications


• Identify test fixture and tooling needs and support creation of design concepts


• Work with Engineering department to finalize design of test fixtures and tools


• Support work with outside machine shops to quote, award, and build fixtures and tooling


• Maintain the Bill Of Materials and change-over tool list, maintain 5S with current equipment


• Support our testing lab expansion with concept/design of new equipment, tools & fixtures, and test lab expansion layout

• Generate Work Instruction for prototype assembly set-up and document test procedure for prototype builds


• Create and perform basic assembly operation process on tensile/compression machine.


• Perform basic metal machining processes including drilling, milling, turning, cutting, and welding at our machine shop

• Create and maintain test fixture and tooling inventory by part family/project


• Maintain clean, organized, safe work environment per 5S and PPLS standards to promote efficiency


• Maintain Job Safety Analysis documentation on current and future machines


• Perform PM and minor repairs to test equipment

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 manage multiple assignments and tasks, set priorities, and adapt to changing conditions and work assignments. Great communicator internally and externally.

Education and/or Experience:

• BS Degree in Engineering, preferably in Mechanical Engineering or similar experience.


• Working experience in a test lab and use of test application software


• Experience in manufacturing processes such as assembly and machining technologies


• Experience with MIG and / or TIG welding


• Advanced knowledge and understanding of General Dimensioning and Tolerancing, including interpretation of drawings.

• Microsoft Office Suites


• Lotus Notes, LabView, KinRig, Diadem, Q-Das Statistical Software, MatLab, TestXpert, PLC programming knowledge is a plus.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as: safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, engineering specification and procedural manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization. Ability to speak German or Spanish is a plus.thyssenkrupp Presta North Americais an equal opportunity employer and committed to diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age and veteran status or any other protected status required by applicable law.

Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation in connection with the application process are encouraged to contact us directly.Our Business Area Components Technology is passionate about everything that moves. It produces components for all application areas such as front and rear axles of all Porsche models or large-diameter anti-friction slewing rings for windmill-powered plants. 30.000 employees are responsible for the success of this Business Area.

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Our Automotive Technology business is passionate about the automotive industry and produces as well as markets high-tech automotive components worldwide. With over 25.000 employees, we are responsible for the success of this business. Our product spectrum includes integrated camshafts and cylinder head modules, manufactured steering and damper systems as well as springs and stabilizers. We are also a system partner for all important components of the process chains car body and powertrain in automotive industry.thyssenkrupp is an international group of companies comprising largely independent industrial and technology businesses.Across 78 countries the group generated sales of €42.0 billion in fiscal 2018/2019. Under a strong umbrella brand our products and services make an important contribution to creating a better and sustainable future. The skills and commitment of our over 106,000 employees are the basis of our success. With our technologies and innovations, we work with our customers to develop cost-efficient and resource-friendly solutions to future challenges. We combine performance orientation with corporate and social responsibility.