Engineering technician

Since 1965, Stoneridge has designed and manufactured advanced, award-winning technologies including driveline and transmission actuation systems, vision systems, emissions control systems, safety systems, and security and monitoring systems for vehicle OEMs in the commercial vehicle, automotive, off-highway and agricultural vehicle markets. We’re focused on the areas of greatest market need – both today and tomorrow. Our core products and technologies are aligned with industry megatrends including safety and security, vehicle intelligence, fuel efficiency and emissions. Join the Stoneridge Team as we continue to build upon our strong history and reputation for quality products to deliver innovative products and systems that address a need, exceed our customers’ expectations, and motivate our team.

Job Objective

This position will support Validation/Reliability Engineers and/or the Lab Manager in all aspects of laboratory testing and operations. The Technician role will consist of setting up test stands (environmental/vibration/electrical), installing test parts, following designated procedures, and actively testing parts to validate conformance. Testing will include collecting data to be used in Laboratory test reports, and setting up continuous monitoring equipment when appropriate. Testing will be in accordance with internal and customer specifications.

General Description of Activities

Activities

• Responsible for ensuring timely and complete verification and validation testing on products that are being developed by Stoneridge/Orlaco or must be tested in accordance with Conformity of Production requirements.
• Develop test procedures, fixtures, and setups.
• Completes data and takes care of documentation (test reports).
• Manages testing tools for ‘environmental’ tests.
• Makes proposals for product improvements.
• Supports colleagues.
• Performs general activities in the PD department.
• Ensures all PV test equipment in the laboratory is up and running.
• Create and maintain PV test equipment maintenance & calibration plans.
• Perform/book PV test equipment maintenance & calibration according to the maintenance plan.

Other Activities

• Shares ideas concerning new developments in (advanced) engineering. Uses own experience to offer instructions and solutions.
• Registers worked hours, along with description of project.
• Offers service in the field of product-related testing and research.
• Helps to keep the department 5S.

Knowledge and Skills

• MBO (Secondary vocational education) level of professional and mental skills (Electrical/mechanical/mechatronics).
• Good level of knowledge of the English language, spoken and written.
• Able to work in a global team.
• Able to work very precisely.
• Able to work independently.
• Good communication skills with colleagues.

Join the company that’s driving the global transportation industry! Stoneridge is seeking highly-motivated individuals to be a part of our talented team that creates and delivers technology solutions to customers in the transportation industry worldwide. We offer a challenging but rewarding environment with global opportunities. We believe our diverse workforce contributes to our ability to better serve our customers by offering greater creativity, collaboration, and productivity.