Test Engineer

Location: Plymouth, MI

About SKF:
SKF has been making the world spin since 1907!
SKF is an industry-leading manufacturer dedicated to a culture of belonging, where our people flourish in an equitable environment that promotes leadership development and career growth. SKF bearings played an integral role in helping Mars Rover collect rock and regolith samples on the planet's surface.

As an SKF team member, you will join 40,000 colleagues from more than 130 countries developing bearing technology and services that make rotation more reliable and sustainable. Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. SKF aims to have net zero greenhouse gas emissions at all our production facilities by 2030.

SKF products keep vehicles rolling, power the machines that put food on your table, and even reach into the cosmos as part of the Mars rover mission. Founded in Sweden in 1907, today SKF is publicly traded on the Nasdaq Stockholm with annual sales in 2020 of approximately $10 billion.

Job Summary:
To manage the execution of testing projects related to the validation of bearing and sealing systems and to support product development.

Job Duties and Responsibilities are (including but not limited to):

• Review test requests for feasibility and propose test plan to meet customer needs.
• Review and apply testing specifications to meet test requirements.
• Design test fixtures and prepare detail and assembly drawings.
• Coordinate with external suppliers for tooling cost and timing.
• Participate in department resource planning meetings.
• Work with technicians to verify test rig setups are correct.
• Program test rig parameters and data acquisition systems.
• Collect test data and analyze test samples to document results.
• Troubleshoot test machine performance issues and assist in repair / improvements.
• Act as technical resource to application engineering and sales departments.
• Prepare test reports.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Competence Requirements, and Desired Experiences:

• Ability to read and understand test specification and procedures.
• Effective verbal and written communication with global internal groups.
• Data acquisitions systems and statistical analysis.
• Root cause determination and post-test damage characterization.
• Mechanical testing experience with hydraulic and pneumatic test equipment.
• Experience with load cells, thermocouples, transducers, and measuring systems.
• Experience with project management and related software to manage project timelines.
• 3D Parametric Design Software experience.
• Experience with LabVIEW software.
• Experience with bearings, Automotive chassis, Automotive powertrain systems, industrial, and/or agricultural systems.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.
• Minimum of two years of experience in a testing laboratory or related technical field.

What You'll Love About SKF:
Rest and Relaxation. Enjoy a generous PTO policy and 13 paid holidays.

Work/Life Integration. SKF supports work/life integration, home, family, community, personal well-being and health.

Diversity in the Workplace. At SKF, we strive to embed Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in everything we do. By developing a culture of belonging, our people can flourish; leading to an inclusive, equitable environment that promotes leadership, engagement and innovation.

Best in Class Benefits. SKF cares about the wellbeing of our employees. Comprehensive healthcare options to fit your needs and opt out payment. Added benefits include company paid life insurance, STD, LTD. Supplemental benefits include critical illness coverage, tuition reimbursement, employee discount programs, and much more!

Invest in your Future. Participate in our 401K program that boasts a 10% employer contribution: 100% match up to 5% of your elected contribution (100% Vested) plus an additional 5% company contribution.


Reports to: Testing and Laboratory Manager NAM
Location: Plymouth, MI
Job ID: 19546

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