Reliability Engineer/Sr. Technician

Company Name:

ASTEMO AMERICAS, INC.

Job Family:

Quality Management

Job Description:

Position Summary:

This position will be responsible for reliability testing for xEV products within the America's Region. The Reliability Engineer/Sr. Technician will provide support to regional sites for the development of test systems, collaborate on the development of test methods, develop testing strategies for both inside and outside reliability to meet requirements analyze improvements of the current testing systems and advise continuous improvement options to management, and collect and analyze testing data for both internal and external requirements.

Minimum Qualifications (Education, Experience, and Skills):

• 4-year College Degree in Engineering with 2+ years related work experience in manufacturing OR 2- year Degree with 5+ years related work experience in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance (GD&T), print interpretation.
• Knowledge of Electrical and Mechanical Schematics and component part specifications
• Ability to understand and explain component and circuit functions in relation to overall product design
• Familiarity with environmental/life cycle testing equipment and ability to fabricate fixtures and tooling, both mechanically and electrically.

Preferred Qualifications (Education, Experience, and Skills):

• Work experience in automotive industry, with emphasis in electro/mechanical device
• Knowledge of EV parts and their components
• Knowledge of Quality Systems such as IATF16949, PPAP, NPI (New Product Introduction), APQP
• Experience with development of SAP, Process Operations Standards, etc.
• Well organized, attention to detail and able to handle multiple deadlines and projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills to prepare and present technical information to all levels of management and customers verbally and written
• Speak Japanese

Essential to Job Functions - Physical and/or Mental Restrictions:

• Ability to work oversees (Japan) for 2 years (continuous) to understand and learn reliability testing methodologies and disciplines.
• Ability to work flexible schedule including all shifts and days as needed
• Ability to work for extended periods of time while sitting
• Standing, walking, and bending for the duration of the workday
• Ability to lift 35lbs from floor to a height of 4ft
• Visual ability to work accurately with detailed information and a computer screen
• Ability to use hand tools and view small components through a microscope for extended periods of time
• Ability to travel for business (Domestic and Overseas)

Software:

• Intermediate experience required in Windows, MSWord, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Testing equipment software
• Product data acquisition software
• Computer Aided Drawing (CAD)

Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Make sound business decisions, exercise good judgment and maintain high level of motivation
• Maintain effectiveness in high visibility situations, handle multiple functions efficiently and meet deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to interact with all levels of organization needed
• Confers with and prepares reports for upper management
• Promote and carry out the Astemo Core Values
• Maintain a clean and orderly work environment according to 6S

Supervisory Responsibilities: No supervision

Work Environment - Travel, Noise, Smells, Quiet, Indoors or Outdoors, etc.

• 5% ~ 10% travel expected oversees and domestic
• Open-Office and Factory Setting with noise

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) - Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, disability, protected veteran status and national origin.

At Astemo, we're challenging the status quo with the power of diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. Our goal is to build an inclusive work environment that celebrates the differences of our employees. We want to ensure that every employee feels valued, respected and empowered. We don't just accept difference-we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. Astemo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at Astemo, please send the nature of the request and contact information to am-jobs@hitachiastemo.com when applying for the position.