Mechanical Test Engineer

at  Toyota Material Handling

POSITION SUMMARY:

Toyota Material Handling is an ISO 14001 and 9001-2008 certified forklift manufacturing facility in Columbus, IN. We are currently seeking a candidate to join our engineering team in our New Product Development group.
Our New Product Development group is committed to helping our customers be successful, whether it be by developing efficient, safe, and state-of-the-art material handling equipment or by creating next generation fleet management systems. The New Product Development department is a fast-paced department that is growing quickly, but is still committed to upholding Toyota’s Core Values, putting the customer first, and always striving to continuously improve.
This position will be responsible for planning and implementing the testing of existing and new OEM forklifts and components. Position requires a technically oriented individual with strong communication and leadership skills to communicate, plan, and document the activities of a fast-paced testing program.
The ideal candidate that would fit best in this position is dynamic, highly adaptable, hardworking, detail orientated, open-minded to opinions, and driven to succeed. Being able to work with large groups, engage in team’s daily activity, and the ability to always put the customer’s needs first are essential for the candidate in this role.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field of study. MS preferred.
• Prefer at least 3-5 years of experience in test engineering roles at a major OEM. System level test experience preferred.
• Experience with component, fatigue, and mechanical system related test characterizations.
• Strong background in vibration, fatigue, thermal, stress, durability, and environmental testing.
• Working knowledge of control systems and electrical subsystems. Experience with CAN protocols and testing preferred.
• Understanding of Design of Experiments and Accelerated Life Testing principles.
• Ability to participate and take initiatives to drive process improvements activities.
• Experience with sensor technologies.
• Experience with n-Code or other data processing software.
• Experienced in constructing complex project schedules involving timelines, manpower, and resources.
• Understanding of product life cycles and application of relevant test methodologies.
• Understanding of electric forklift or similar mobile products.
• Possess the technical ability to read, evaluate, understand, and communicate data from prints and technical standard documents.
• Experience with using and configuring data acquisition devices.
• Excellent team player with strong communication skills both written and verbal.
• Strong project management experience and leadership skills.

• Study the next generation component and system level designs for heavy equipment projects.
• Participate in TMH’s FMEA process and interpret test requirements from design teams to develop test specifications and test plans.
• Draft the test plans and meet with design engineers, development engineers, and quality team members to confirm the details of the test plan.
• Responsible for planning and developing the test strategy along with the characterizing and formulating test plans to address any new concerns.
• Schedule tests to meet project milestones while respecting manpower and resource availability.
• Plan and specify new equipment required for truck-level testing, component, and system level testing.
• Acquire and process test data, analyze the results, and provide engineering interpretations.
• Analyze and countermeasure testing issues as they arise.
• Interpreting test data and performing root cause analysis in case of any failures.
• Review test reports completed by test technicians or other test engineers.
• Update project related data as required in applicable systems and ensure timely reporting and response to stakeholders.
• Prepare documentation related to testing for reporting in meetings and design reviews.
• Prepare and implement improvements to processes and procedures related to testing, planning, and reporting.
• Countermeasure testing related issues as they arise.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Manage program tests schedules and be flexible as testing needs change.
• Additional duties as assigned.