Test Technician

Job Description

Job Description

The Tokai Rika Group is looking for a qualified Test Technician to join our team.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Testing:

- Test products as directed

- Perform electrical, mechanical, and functional tests of products using specified test protocols

- Perform visual evaluation and dimensional measurement of product

- Use fixed, preset, or work manual established measuring instruments

- Make testing schedules and reservation of equipment

- Use dimensional measuring tools to measure product & components

- Propose measuring procedures

- Perform daily checks on all equipment & verify equipment is working properly

- Ensure calibration equipment is sent out by deadline  

2.     Data collection, analysis and reporting:

- Conduct gauge repeatability and reproducibility studies

- Recommend improvements to the measurement system

- Conduct data analysis:

- Create reports

- Propose recommendations

- Record test and measurement data using statistical process control procedures

-  Present data results in the appropriate test report formats

-  Troubleshoot and implement corrective actions for moderately complex issues/problems

3.  Other special projects & assignments:

- Ensure projects and assignments are completed accurately and within a timely manner

- Use durability equipment with/without data acquisition

- Interpret and develop operating instructions from complex blueprints, mechanical drawings, diagrams, engineering specifications and electrical schematics.

- Support equipment maintenance

- Maintain all test equipment in the Test/Prototype areas according to established procedures

- Schedule and plan for yearly maintenance

- Develop maintenance system to proactively resolve problems before they occur

EDUCATION AND EXPRERIENCE:

- 2+ Years Testing experience

- Ability to work positively and effectively in a multi-cultural environment.

- Computer literacy (MA Office and e-mail systems), Data Acquisition software a plus

- Knowledge of MIOSHA Safety Compliance

- Mathematical skills (algebra, geometry & trigonometry)

- Ability to use dimensional measuring tools

-  Gauging, calibration systems and measurement systems analysis

TRAM, Inc. is a Japanese owned automotive parts supplier, serving the Japanese Transplants (Toyota, Nissan, Subaru, etc.) as well as the domestic OEMs (Ford and GM).  Located in Plymouth, MI, TRAM, Inc. is a subsidiary company of Tokai-Rika Co. LTD, which is located in Nagoya, Japan.  TRAM was founded in 1986 and currently employs 2,500+ people at our 5 locations. 

We manufacture automotive components such as switch-related products (window regulators, headlights, cruise control, turn signals, multifunction and HVAC switches), security and safety-related products (shift levers, steering wheels, steering locks, seat belts, key cylinders, mechanical and remote keys). 

Shift your career into drive and help TRAM make the driving experience an intuitive connection between the human body and the vehicle. 

TRAM, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For additional information about our companies, please see our web site at  

This is a great opportunity to join our growing organization and enhance your skills to become a valuable member of our successful team!