Test Engineer

Accountability Objective: 

Take responsibility for assigned tasks and investigations within the Technical Center. The Test Engineer is expected to demonstrate strong accountability by ensuring that all projects are completely properly, on schedule, and within budget; while delivering accurate and reliable results. Upholding integrity is essential to maintaining the credibility of Hilite International as a technologically advanced supplier. This role also supports innovation by contributing to technical advancement and problem-solving initiatives. Additionally, the Test Engineer will take on special assignments that require effective collaboration with the Technical Center team, Sales Support, Sales Application, Sales and Powertrain Engineering, and Liaison Engineers. 

Preferred Knowledge and Experience: 

To be successful in this role, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactory. A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and 2 years of experience are required. Detailed engineering knowledge in materials, stress analysis, analytical methods, tribology, thermodynamics, internal combustion engines, quality, and statistical methods are required. Employees must be able to respond to common inquiries or requests from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Employees must have the ability to write reports and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Employees must also have the ability to effectively present information to customers and public groups. Employees are required to apply advanced mathematics. Employees will be required to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; as well as interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. 

Principal Accountabilities: 

1. Interface with customers, sales office personnel, powertrain personnel, various Hilite International plants and departments on issues related to the Technical Center.
2. Maintain contact with all plants in other regions as required and secure flow of information and knowledge between all groups/departments. 
3. Understand customer requirements and tasks as well as Hilite International test and development procedures. Develop new procedures as required.
4. Plan, run, and organize tasks and investigations in the Tech Center. Supervises and/or performs the activities related to technical projects, special testing, and engine build up. Formal reporting of projects and data analysis will be required at project conclusions. 
5. This position will include performing tasks and assignments involving data analysis, presentations, cost reduction intiatives, reporting, maintaining databases, and other general office and support functions.
6. Required to observe all safety rules and regulations. Must act safely and be responsible for the safety of others around the work area(s). Complies with company policies, procedures, guidelines, and standards. 
7. Other duties as assigned.

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to stand, walk, use hands to handle/feel, and lift <50lbs. Employees are required to stoop, kneel, crouch and/or crawl. 

Employees may be exposed to hazardous materials such as gasoline, diesel fuel, lubricants, and solvents. Employees may be exposed to vapors associated with these products. Occasional exposure to high noise levels in testing area may be required.