Job Description:

What Timken makes possible begins with you.
Those who came before us helped land a man on the moon, create the world's infrastructure, and introduce renewable energy alternatives. Now you can join the Timken team to write your own unique story and help drive what's next.

A career at Timken means you can have an immediate impact doing Work That Matters to the world- improving the efficiency of today's industrial equipment and preparing for the future of motion on our planet and beyond. New employees can start contributing right away, and there are many opportunities to advance your career at your own pace. Join our global team of 19,000 people in 45 countries, and start helping our customers push the limits of what's possible in their world of motion.

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Benefits start on first day of employment.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with generous company match.
• 10 paid holidays per year, plus paid vacation.
• Paid parental leave at one year of service.
• Employee discounts on products and services.
• Educational expense reimbursement at one year of service.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth .

Position Summary

Timken is seeking a dedicated and experienced Audit Lab Technical Analyst to join our winning team. This position will lead the test bearing program and be responsible for performing the critical bearing inspection activities and managing damage analysis events. The Audit Lab Technical Analyst regularly interfaces with sales, engineering, and customers at all levels of the organization. This position will support customer and Association of American Railroads (AAR) audits, as required.

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead bearing investigations related to field failures and product returns. This position requires you to work in a manufacturing setting and be hands on when conducting studies, testing and analysis.
• Maintain and organize records related to bearing inspections.
• Work closely with corporate support teams, service engineers and customers to correlate field data and assist in field bearing inspections.
• Complete engineering projects resulting from industry rule changes or customer engineering needs.
• Supervise audit lab technician and assign daily duties, as well as special projects.
• Prepare and issue timely formal response to damage analysis requests to all stakeholders as required.
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office, database, statistical software).
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience working in a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to effectively manage projects and root cause problem solve.

Basic Qualifications

• Associate degree in engineering, engineering tech, business or related field, or actively pursuing the same.

• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Must be eligible to work in the US.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, engineering tech or related fields.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings with technical specifications.
• Strong problem-solving ability.
• Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks.

All qualified applicants shall be treated equally according to their individual qualifications, abilities, experiences and other employment standards. There will be no discrimination due to gender or gender identity, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran/military status or any other basis protected by applicable law.

The Timken Company, a global technology leader in engineered bearings and industrial motion, designs a growing portfolio of next-generation products for diverse industries. For 125 years, Timken has used its specialized expertise to innovate and create customer-centric solutions that increase reliability and efficiency. The company posted $4.8 billion in sales in 2023 and employs more than 19,000 people globally, operating from 45 countries. Timken is one of the World's Most Innovative Companies, according to Fast Company, and has been recognized among America's Most Responsible Companies and America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity by Newsweek, the World's Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere and America's Most Innovative Companies by Fortune.
Why Choose Timken?

Over a century of knowledge and innovation

A culture of top performance

A global, diverse environment

Products that contribute to a sustainable world

A conviction to improve communities around us

Competitive salary and benefits

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