Test Engineer - ThyssenKrupp North America, Inc. - Terre Haute, IN

Globally, the company comprises seven business areas (BA): Steel Europe, Steel Americas, Materials Services, Elevator Technologies, Components Technologies, Plant Technologies and Marine Systems, which serve clients across the automotive, aerospace, industrial and chemical sectors.

In North America, ThyssenKrupp companies offer a range of products and services, including: high-performance alloys, automotive components, elevators, escalators and moving walks, material trading, handling and logistics, plant construction and industrial services. In fiscal year 2013/2014, ThyssenKrupp companies in North America employed approximately 20,500 people and generated sales of €9 billion (approximately $11.4 billion) in Canada, the United States and Mexico.

In 2011, ThyssenKrupp adopted a regional organizational structure to streamline decision-making and take advantage of synergies as well as accelerate new product and service development in the region. As a result, the Group established a new North American headquarters, ThyssenKrupp North America, Inc. (TKNA), based in Chicago, Illinois. TKNA provides integrated strategic direction and services for all ThyssenKrupp companies in Canada, the United States and Mexico and helps identify new markets and opportunities for growth in the region.

Test Engineer

Job Description

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

1. Perform testing on prototype and production products

Update and maintain test request schedule and timing with Microsoft Project software

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)

Generate test reports and appropriate documentation for test requests

Support nonstandard testing for production quality issues

2. Operate and program sophisticated test machines

Modify/create programs for test equipment.

Modify mechanical setups of durability machines

Set up and operate the high-speed camera

Work with Process Engineering to modify/create PLC programs for durability machines based on Customer Engineering Specification

3. Define and design test fixture / test set-up to support product development activities

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 Process Engineering department to finalize design of test fixtures and tools

Work with outside machine shops to quote, award, and build fixtures and tooling

Maintain the Bill Of Materials and change-over tool list

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

4. Build / Modify / Retrofit prototype steering column products

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, or get quote and organize parts from local machine shops

5. Maintain safe and orderly work environment

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

Specific Job Duties

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.

Computer and Technology Skills:
Microsoft Office Suites

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

ThyssenKrupp Presta USA LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, genetics, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other protected characteristic required by applicable law.