Automotive Fastener Testing Technician

2 weeks ago

Dearborn, Michigan, United States Jacobs Full time

Your Contribution:

Innovating Today. Shaping Tomorrow.

At Jacobs, we are committed to your growth and success. Our work transcends mere projects; it embodies our mission as individuals. We adopt a thoughtful and collaborative methodology in every partnership we forge.

We challenge conventional approaches and redefine solutions to the world's most pressing challenges, transforming ambitious concepts into intelligent solutions for a more interconnected and sustainable future.

Shape your career with a company that motivates and empowers you to excel, enabling you to evolve, develop, and thrive – both now and in the future.

This role includes a $1K signing bonus (for new hires only).

As a leading provider of automotive testing facilities, we offer a comprehensive range of services to clients in the commercial automotive sector. Our clientele encompasses major vehicle manufacturers, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), and participants from the global motorsports arena.

Our expertise spans nearly every type of automotive testing facility, including climatic and driveability wind tunnels, aerodynamic, acoustic, and thermodynamic wind tunnels, emissions testing rooms, soak rooms, altitude chambers, engine and powertrain testing cells, and electromagnetic anechoic chambers. We are involved in the design, construction, operation, maintenance, and management of these facility systems.

We are seeking a Fastener Test Technician for our testing laboratory. This position is an excellent ENTRY LEVEL opportunity for individuals with tool knowledge. We will provide training for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities:

The Fastener Test Technician is primarily responsible for conducting torque-to-failure testing of threaded fasteners to establish assembly torque specifications. This testing also validates engineering joint designs and may assist in resolving assembly plant challenges. The technician collaborates with fastener engineers, design engineers, and fellow fastener test technicians. Note: This is not an engineering role.

Position Duties Include:

  • Assembling components prior to testing
  • Securing components in a vise or clamping them to a table
  • Utilizing power tools for torque-to-failure or torque-plus-angle tests
  • Interpreting torque-angle curves
  • Performing manual torque wrench measurements for joint relaxation
  • Documenting reports based on collected test data

Qualifications:

Minimum Education, Experience, and Skills Required:

  • Associate's degree in Automotive Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or equivalent hands-on automotive experience or training, preferred.
  • Familiarity with automotive systems, components, and assemblies.
  • Proficiency in using wrenches, sockets, and electric nut runners.
  • Experience in conducting tests, analyzing data, and preparing reports.
  • Basic computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
  • Strong interpersonal and organizational abilities.
  • Self-motivated, team-oriented, and capable of collaborating with others.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or possess permanent residency status.

Essential Functions:

Physical Requirements:

·Lifting: Up to 50 lbs. from knee to waist level, 25% of the time.

·Climbing: 25% of the time.

·Crawling: Not applicable.

·Required safety equipment: Safety glasses, slip-resistant shoes, gloves, long pants, short-sleeve shirts, hearing protection on-site.

·Physical activities: Sitting (50%), Standing (50%), Bending (25%), Stooping (25%), frequent stair walking (1 hour). The job involves manual labor.

Work Environment:

·Work setting: Indoor, 100% of the time.

·Hazardous conditions: Rotating equipment, trip hazards, 75% of the time.

Equipment and Tools Used:

·Office equipment: Computer, copier, analyzers, 100% of the time.

·Vehicles operated: Walk-behind PMHV, 25% of the time.

·Tools utilized: Basic hand tools, hammer, screwdriver, wrenches, ratchets, sockets, torque wrenches, tensile testers, air-driven sockets, 75% of the time.

Attendance Requirements:

Regular attendance is critical, with 8-hour workdays and occasional overtime. Flexibility to cover weekday testing may be required.

Shift: Primarily day shift, but must be available for rotation to any shift with prior notice.

Dependable personal transportation to the work site is necessary.

Other Essential Functions:

Completion of a pre-employment drug screen, health performance evaluation, PMHV physical, and background check is mandatory. Professional behavior is expected at all times when interacting with customers, management, and colleagues. Clear and effective communication skills in English, both verbal and written, are essential. Grooming and attire must be appropriate for the role and not pose safety risks. Maintaining a positive work environment through professional conduct is required.

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