Laboratory Test Engineer

Job Description

About the Team

The Laboratory Test Engineer is a part of the global Test & Validation team responsible for the development and validation of ZF’s high technology electronic and hydraulic steering systems. This position will coordinate all aspects of testing within the laboratory and is ideal for the candidate with a broad engineering background, a keen mind for developing and executing structured processes, solid communication skills and who enjoys hands-on work in a laboratory setting.

What you can look forward to as Laboratory Test Engineer:

• Set up data acquisition instrumentation - for product validation, quality audit, warranty analysis, line-return analysis, and other special requests from Product Engineering.
• Use data acquisition instrumentation and computers to control and monitor lab testing, recording and reporting results as needed.
• On-vehicle evaluations – instrument vehicles for product testing with data acquisition systems for system evaluation of our products. 
• Provide assistance in the troubleshooting of electronic control systems and data acquisition systems.
• Meet testing timelines for development and urgent test projects.
• Respond to all customers, both internal and external, having problems with our products and those who are trying to resolve the problems through testing.
• Some travel will be required 10% domestic and 2% international.

Your Profile as Laboratory Test Engineer:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a Commercial Vehicle engineering environment, experience in an engineering laboratory test environment preferred
• Must be able to work with electronic equipment such as DVMs, Oscilloscopes, Frequency generators and Sound level meters.
• Ability to set-up and troubleshoot data acquisition instrumentation systems that measure parameters such as hydraulic flow, pressure, mechanical torque, force, vibration, and acceleration.
• Competence with electronic bench work (soldering, troubleshooting, cable construction), ability to read electrical/electronic schematics and mechanical blueprints.
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• LabVIEW and/or C# programming skills required.
• Ability to travel as needed both domestic and international.

Why you should choose ZF in Lafayette?

• A supportive collaborative team environment
• Annual Incentive Plan
• Paid Vacation
• 401k Plan
• Health Care Benefits
• Paid Holidays
• A strong diversity culture