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TÜV SÜD America Hiring for Project Engineering Technician for Auburn Hills, MI Location
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Title : Project Engineering Technician
Duration : Full Time Employment
Location : Auburn Hills, MI
The Project Engineering Technician tests and inspects playground equipment and playground surfacing products for conformity assessment with both domestic and international regulations. The end result being a test report for the customer, and / or a certificate of conformance.
Responsibilities :
- Provides in-house, and annual in-plant field inspections for various certification programs and related testing of products for certification programs Field audits require extensive travel domestically and internationally.
- Responsible for updating client visitation scheduling, tracking, and arranging travel.
- Travel to and perform on-site quality system and technical assessment of mechanical testing, test personnel, and calibration equipment. Manage clients’ projects, including gathering pretest information, answering any questions that our customers may have regarding upcoming projects, and issuing work to any sub-contractors involved.
- Conducts various testing for clients.
- Maintain accurate schedule of laboratory activities.
- Maintain records, Track and control of customer test samples per Company procedures.
- Conduct special certification test projects.
- Communicate in a courteous and effective manner with internal and external customers in all circumstances including answering questions, relaying messages, and providing information regarding standards, test procedures, technical recommendations for compliance, and specific certification requirements.
- Maintain confidentiality of customers, products tested, and appropriate internal information.
- Maintain a professional and a safe laboratory environment in accordance with ISO 17025.
- Maintain proficiency with the latest lab and testing procedures
- Maintain proficient knowledge of proper operational procedures of test equipment including Impact attenuation equipment for use both in the laboratory as well as in the field, various probes and measuring devices specific to evaluation of playground equipment and surfacing product(s).
- Maintain equipment calibrations at required intervals and the proper records per Company procedures.
- Perform testing per requirements set out in various domestic and international Standards and Test Procedures including review of test plans and specifications prior to test.
- Tracks and records, accurately and completely, the time, test equipment, and any problems or other activities required to complete each test. Communicates test progress to Customers and Project Engineering staff providing updates on testing progress as required.
- Issue of corrective action notices, and systematic review of responses from clients.
- Provide input on new equipment selection and purchase.
- Development of test fixtures as required in support of testing activities.
- Attendance and participation within ASTM and industry related committee meetings and seminars.
Qualification
Education and Experience :
Specific Skills, Knowledge and Abilities :
Fundamental competencies form the foundation for individual and organizational success in TÜV SÜD and apply to all employees and showcase behaviors aligned to TÜV SÜD values and culture cornerstones :
Operational competencies reflect current and future needs required to perform each job in TÜV SÜD . They are soft competencies that can be applied to all employees and are further broken down into sub-categories : Personal Attribute, Interpersonal Skill, Analytical Ability and Business-related Skill. Business can adopt any operational competencies relevant to specific job roles to create competency profiles.
Personal attribute : P ersonal attributes as are a combination of mindset, attitude, and behaviors applicable to any TÜV SÜD employee. :
Interpersonal Skill Interpersonal skills relate to skills used by a TÜV SÜD employee when interacting with others in order to get the job done :
Analytical Ability Analytical abilities relate to the aptitude to see patterns, trends and information, thus drawing meaningful conclusions to help overall individual and organization productivity and success.
Business-related Skill Business-related skills are those that can enable a TÜV SÜD employee to fulfil business needs of their job.
