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Req ID 91318 | CSS Lafayette Staff, United States ZF Active Safety and Electronics US LLC

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About the Team

Join a collaborative Test Engineering team focused on validating and improving advanced commercial vehicle steering and transmission technologies. Working in a hands-on laboratory and vehicle testing environment, you'll support product development through testing, analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives that help deliver reliable, high-quality solutions to customers.

What you can look forward to as Test Technician:

• Assemble/disassemble) products for customer samples and test samples; perform steering system and transmission retrofits into Commercial Vehicle (CV) trucks; maintain machine tools, test machines, and test vehicles.
• Set up and conduct tests for product validation, quality audit, warranty analysis, line-return analysis, and other special requests from Product Engineering.
• Responsible for on-vehicle evaluations including installation of our product onto vehicles as well as instrumentation installation. Several re-installations may be required depending on the test results for development projects.
• Provide routine machine maintenance of machine tools and test machines and keep the work area clean and orderly.
• Develop a background of knowledge and understanding of engineering practices based on ongoing substantial training and acquired experience. Meet testing timelines for urgent test projects. This may require overtime at short notice.
• Provide daily work log updates and relevant data uploads to the computerized laboratory information tracking systems.

Your Profile as Test Technician: 

• High School diploma and a minimum of 5 years working in an engineering environment or Associate Degree in EET, MET or related field with 2 years of experience in an engineering environment.
• Familiarity with machining, ability to read blueprints, ability to use measuring equipment and strong mechanical aptitude required.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, CDL Class A license (and any required valid medical card or other endorsements) within the first 6 months required.
• Experience with automotive/trucking communication links (SAE J1939, SAE J1587), CANape, CANalyzer, MOBiDIG, EEPROM, Testman, Bach Box preferred.
• Experience with electronic equipment and test control programming is preferred.
• Must have the ability to travel as necessary, up to 10% of the time, internatlonal and domestic.

Why you should choose ZF in Lafayette:

• A supportive collaborative team environment
• Annual Incentive Plan
• Paid Vacation
• 401k Plan
• Health Care Benefits
• Paid Holidays
• A strong diversity culture

Be part of our ZF team as Test Technician and apply now!

DIVERSITY COMMITMENT: 
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are more than just words for us. They are at the core of the ZF Way that propels our team members towards their utmost success. We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a natural reflex. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that every member of ZF can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape next generation mobility, safety, sustainability and social justice. 

With four generations across 118 nationalities in 41 countries, ZF combines a unique variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and ideas. Together, we solve problems, drive innovation and shape next generation mobility. 

Our company is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with us and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please contact us. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. ZF is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran

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