Senior Technical Specialist

at  Link Engineering Company

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Link Engineering Company (LINK) is a premier designer and manufacturer of precision test equipment, we specialize in developing customized solutions for Automotive, Aviation, Off-Highway, Rail, and Civil Engineering industries. We are headquartered in Plymouth, Michigan, and maintain testing laboratories, manufacturing, and support facilities around the globe.
Established in 1935, we have been a family-owned company for generations, we treat our customers and employees as if they are part of our family. We set our employees up for success, as they are given constant opportunities to learn and develop new skills. As many of our team members have been with LINK for a generation or more, the LINK team is equipped with a wealth of knowledge, providing decades of hands-on experience and out-of-the-box thinking to OEM’s and suppliers everywhere.
Link Engineering Company: About 600 employees worldwide who together stand for the highest quality when it comes to the development and manufacture of mobile and stationary test systems as well as testing services for the transport industry. Headquartered near Detroit, we are a third-generation family-run medium-sized company with 22 locations in 7 countries for over 85 years.
We are looking for a talented Senior Technical Specialist, who will be responsible for leading the individual technical development projects. Improve product quality, security, and performance and will report to the Chief Engineer Europe.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Engineer (Dipl.-Ing.), Master or Bachelor of Science or Engineering
• Detailed experience about complex technical equipment
• Min. 2 years of experience in quality management
• Excellent people skills, with experience collaborating in a multidisciplinary, diverse, and dynamic team
• Demonstrated resourcefulness in setting priorities, proposing new ways of creating efficiencies, and guiding investment in people and system

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Leadership skills (coaching, empowering, motivating, staffing)
• Languages: German: very good (verbal and written), English: very good (verbal and written)
• Advanced Computer Skills in particular MS Office (in particular Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and SAP
• Very solid technology know-how (electronics, automation systems, measurement and test engineering). This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to prepare reports and use of appropriate mode of communication. Must be proficient at analyzing data, creating reports and making strategic recommendations based on data and trends
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work to tight deadlines
• Ability to use a computer

• Considers a broad range of options and applies sound judgement to develop solutions within their specific specialism. Influences direction for their specialism at a senior level
• Provides deep specialist consultancy, guidance and support based on their assigned area of expertise by performing technical presentations within area of responsibility
• Works with Test Engineers, Managers, Sales and customers as required and ensures any solution within their specific specialism fits with strategic and technical direction
• Support sales by working with the customer to understand their problem and define scope of work for LINK to quote
• Support Marketing by creating technical content (e.g. product brochure, white papers, presentation content etc.) within area of responsibility
• Recognizes opportunities for business change, communicates them persuasively to appropriate stakeholders
• Oversees the execution of the most complex development/unique tests within assigned area of expertise to ensure customer satisfaction
• Continuously improving the effectiveness, efficiency and delivery of services within area of responsibility
• Assists others in resolving complex technical problems and investigating the root cause of problems and recommends smart (specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, timely) solutions
• Support the development of training programs that reinforce the technical competence of the engineering team
• Participates in the development of and review of industry standards, documentation and test procedures in the assigned area of expertise
• Creates technical presentations/ papers and presents at industry events
• Performs preliminary studies, general systems specifications and detailed systems specifications for new equipment / measurement techniques within assigned area of expertise
• Work with the engineering team and other managers to ensure that internal engineering tools and processes are scrutinized and continually improved to meet or exceed customer expectations
• Review and approve the formatting and content of technical reports prior to distribution to customers to ensure ISO-17025 compliance and customer satisfaction
• Continuously improve current methods with regard to technical accuracy, operational efficiency and reducing likely errors
• Ensure work is performed in a safe manner using all available safety equipment.
• Adherence company policies
• Adherence to LINK quality process and procedures and identify continuous improvement opportunities implementing through our quality system
• Be a role model and advocate of the LINK culture that is consistent and emphasizes the identified mission, vision, and values of the organization
• Embody the Ownership Brand Driver (Accountability, Commitment, Can-Do Attitude, Courage, & Humility)
• Responsible for submitting an accurate labor ticket on a daily basis