Mechanical Test Engineer at Koch in United States

Job description

• Develop testing strategies for electrically testing high speed data cables. The test strategies will support manufacturing of High Speed cable assemblies based on standards such as Ethernet, InfiniBand, Fiber Channel, PCIe, SAS, SATA, etc. Evaluate mechanical test requirements that will prove cable designs and manufacturing processes produce high speed data cables meet or exceed the customer expectations.
• Review and debug test fixture designs and approve modifications suggested by team members to ensure that testers meet performance requirements as per industry and customer specifications. Review and/or generate 3D CAD models, engineering documentation, bill of materials, assembly and components drawings as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Develop production test strategies to support global manufacturing of high-speed data cables.
• Develop, integrate, and make software upgrades to test systems used across multiple manufacturing regions including China, India, Mexico. Must coordinate software development activities within the design center departments including product development, manufacturing, marketing, quality, etc.
• Work closely with multifunctional teams to ensure global deployment of automated production test systems for cable assembly products. Direct production test resources to ensure compliant use of deployed test systems.
• Create and execute test plans, conduct requirements reviews, perform test verification and validation, analyze results and document results.
• Create test process documentation, specifications, and work instructions.
• Work with manufacturing engineering and fixture design engineering to support DFM and manufacturing processes setup, supports quality function, supports sourcing team in firming up supply chain solutions.
• Provides technical support to customers, suppliers, and internal project teams.
• Understands and apply Geometric Dimension and Tolerancing (GD&T) to engineering drawings.
• Application of finite element analysis (FEA) and analysis lead design approach.
• Understand, support, and contribute to Molex TQM and Quality / Environmental Management Systems by following approved policies and procedures.
• Other duties as required by management.

Requirements

• B.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering or B.S. Degree in an equivalent discipline.
• High proficiency using analytical tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and others as required.
• Proficient in solid modeling experience to generate 3D models & 2-D drafting through Industry standard 3D modeling software.
• Working Knowledge of GD&T and tolerance analysis, limits & Fits, ASME Y14.5.
• Understanding of product/tool DFM, DFA and DFX techniques.
• Working knowledge of standard mechanical test equipment.
• Good working knowledge in tooling design specially in Die & automation tooling, gigs & fixtures/pallets
• 2+ years of experience in test and measurement

Skills

Required

• Microsoft Word
• Excel
• Power Point
• Solid modeling (3D models & 2D drafting)
• GD&T
• Tolerance analysis
• ASME Y14.5
• DFM
• DFA
• DFX

Preferred

• Standard mechanical test equipment

Benefits

• Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
• Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
• At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.