at Federal Mogul Powertrain in Skokie, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Tenneco is one of the world's leading designer, manufacturers and marketers of automotive products for original equipment and aftermarket customers, with approximately 78.000 team members working at more than 300 sites worldwide. Through our four business groups, Motorparts, Ride Performance, Clean Air and Powertrain, Tenneco is driving advancements in global mobility by delivering technology solutions for diversified global markets, including light vehicle, commercial truck, off-highway, industrial, motorsport and the aftermarket.
Position Summary:
The Skokie Product Test Lab provides functional testing and data collection on finished, manufactured parts or components, utilizing actual engines, engine components, or specialized test equipment and fixtures. The lab is involved with early development of application design and accelerated life testing of gaskets and other components. The Product Test Lab Intern's responsibilities - as guided by senior Product Test Lab personnel - includes setting up test samples, engines or fixtures, installing test part samples, transferring test engine and fixture skids or pallets, and general lab organization. Various levels of maintaining the test equipment, engines, fixtures, and systems are also part of these responsibilities.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities: (Other duties may be assigned)
The Product Test Lab Intern will, with guidance from the Test Engineers, assemble any required plumbing and mechanical hardware components, and install any test gasket or component.
Throughout the process, the Product Test Lab Intern will inspect and maintain the fixturing and report any noteworthy findings to the appropriate Test Engineer or Manager.
After the test is completed the Product Test Lab Intern will perform all directed EOT (end of test) work and remove the test gasket or specimen.
The Product Test Lab Intern is directed in his activities by the Test Engineers, the Product Test Lab Manager, or the Senior Product Test Engineer responsible for the area of testing where he is working.
As a member of the Product Test team, the Product Test Lab Intern contributes to maintaining a clean and safe working environment in the laboratory.
Qualifications - Required Skills:
Has good mechanical knowledge and applies proper techniques to the installation and removal of parts, assemblies, and test gaskets.
Capable utilizing basic hand tools and measurement tools.
Physically able to lift components weighing up to 50 lb., torque engine bolts/fasteners to 150 ft-lb. and move engines or pallet boxes to and from storage areas using pallet trucks (50 yards or more).
Fabricates basic fixtures or subassemblies as directed by supervisor (may include cutting, drilling, and plumbing).
Performs equipment and systems maintenance (as directed by Product Test Lab personnel).
Brings noteworthy occurrences to Senior Test Engineer staff.
Familiar with frequently used corporate (MS Office) and test lab software.
Practices good housekeeping and safety in the operation, maintenance, and storage of test equipment.
Capable of providing support as requested by supervisor.
Skills Requirements:
Safety is Priority One in all activities
Basic Fabrication Skills
Basic Mechanical Assembly Skills
Communication Skills
Reads, Understands, and Follows Written Test Procedures, Equipment manuals, or Instructions
Team Player
Quality Focused
Follows Corporate Code of Conduct and Integrity Requirements
Desirable Educational / Work Experience:
Enrolled in a technical or engineering field of study
Hands-on experience with basic hand tools
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
