Product Development Technician at CTS Corporation in Elkhart, Indiana

Job Description:

CTS Corporation

About Us:

We are committed to finding smart solutions that enable an intelligent and seamless world. Our success as a world-class leader in technology has evolved from humble beginnings. In 1896, the enterprising father and son team of A.J. and George A. Briggs partnered with S.A. Buffington, a Chicago lawyer, to establish Chicago Telephone Supply Company (later to become CTS).

Today, CTS is a leading designer and manufacturer of sensors, actuators, and electronic components for suppliers and original equipment manufacturers. We have over 20 locations in 12 countries and more than 3,500 employees. Our innovative sensing, connectivity, and motion solutions offer a diverse range of products across diversified end markets including transportation, medical, aerospace and defense, and industrial. We are at the forefront of supporting innovating life-changing technology, focusing on quality to keep people safe, healthy, and happy.

Job/Position Summary

Key responsibilities include product pre-production builds, testing, analysis of data, test report creation via macros, 3D scanner operation, SLA machine operation, spring calculator, mold flow, as well as tracking inventory and performing warranty analysis. The position will also be responsible for data processing and information dissemination.

Major Areas of Responsibility

• Oversees and performs product builds for customer orders. Tracks inventory of piece parts, creates and tracks all build paperwork, tracks orders from customers and obtains appropriate internal paperwork, builds product, tests product to assure quality, labels, packs, and ships product to meet customer timing deadlines. Confirms all proper documentation is completed and stored to meet CTS Quality System Requirements.
• Performs or directs product development testing and continuous conformance testing. Works with the engineering team in the US and other global sites to determine builds for testing, plans for testing, writes test logs, performs testing for the product, records data, performs data analysis, and writes test reports for engineering approval. Directs the testing group to perform testing, if needed, and confirms that all data is available. Recognizes when part or equipment malfunctions and notifies testing or engineering groups. Confirms all proper documentation is completed and stored to meet CTS Quality System Requirements.
• Performs data analysis and processing to assist engineers. Creates forms and templates to properly analyze and document data, Assists with documentation for global product. Writes control plans, work instructions, and test instructions. Writes Engineering Change requests and tracks the completion of the changes on global products. Confirms all proper documentation is completed and stored to meet CTS Quality System Requirements.
• Performs warranty analysis as needed. Properly logs part in the system, records appropriate information, tests product to confirm performance, organizes analysis with outside groups as needed, performs teardown, and writes a report for engineering approval. Confirms all proper documentation is completed and stored to meet CTS Quality System Requirements and customer requirements.
• Assists with qualification of production lines, test fixtures, and software. Performs Gage R&R, reviews measurement results, analyzes data, and reports results to engineering and quality groups as needed.
• Maintains build and testing fixtures and equipment. Confirms equipment is properly labeled, stored, and functioning.
• Performs testing within the Test Group as needed. Testing includes oscilloscopes, magnetization checks, resistance checks, analysis of part signals, dust testing, vibration, strength testing on Instron, humidity testing, and corrosion testing.
• Attends team meetings and supports the following PDP tasks: Benchmarking, Customer Specification Review Matrix, FMEAs, DXF, Test Procedures, eRequisition, Model Orders, Test Plans, Test Requests, RFQs, Functional Safety testing, Mold Flow, SLAs, 3D Scanning, and lessons learned.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to work within Word, Excel, VBA Macros, and PowerPoint easily. Work within the project (for timelines) may also be required.
• Must be able to work with abstract concepts and handle situations when little information is immediately available. Analyze available information and make judgments regarding technical and non-technical situations.
• Must be able to gain an understanding of project objectives and identify the activities and tasks required to meet the objectives and timing without frequent supervision.
• Preferred: Use of electronic instrumentation. Understand and use basic test methodologies and environmental test equipment.
• Preferred: Well organized and able to plan and manage many simultaneous activities with interactions from different groups while handling changing priorities and resource availability.
• Preferred: Ability to solder and de-solder, as well as understand basic circuit board components and cable/wire harnesses.

Required Education and Experience

• AAS degree in Electronics, Engineering, Automotive, or other STEM fields, or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years as technician in testing, product development, or warranty preferred.

Physical Demands

• Ability to work several hours at a computer.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40lbs.
• Ability to travel (domestic and international) as needed.

Working Environment

• Standard office Environment.

United States EEO Statement

CTS Corporation is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer who complies with all applicable federal, state and local employment laws. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at CTS Corporation will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. It has been and shall continue to be both the official policy and the commitment of CTS Corporation to further equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of, among other characteristics, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable Federal, State or Local law.

We fully comply with all applicable Department of Labor and EEOC rules, regulations, guidelines, and orders including but not limited to Executive Order 11246 and 41 C.F.R. §§ 60-1.4, 60-250.5(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). The parties hereby incorporate the requirements of 41 C.F.R. §§ 60-1.4(a)(7), 29 C.F.R. Part 471, Appendix A to Subpart A, 41 C.F.R. § 60-300.5(a) and 41 C.F.R. § 60-741.5(a), if applicable. Except where prohibited by law, all offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a background check and drug screening.

ADA accommodation statement: If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process, call Human Resources at 630.577.8811. All other applications must be submitted online.

United States Additional Considerations

It is unlawful in all states where the Company operates, including Massachusetts, to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates applicable laws may be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. The Company does not require a lie detector test as a condition of employment nor continued employment.

Applicants must have valid work authorization that does not now and/or will not in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.

No agencies, please. We do not accept any unsolicited resumes and are not looking to engage an agency. We receive inquiries from agencies daily. Do not direct any inquiries or emails to hiring managers. It is not our standard practice to utilize agencies; we are a federal contractor and need to comply with the same process for all.

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Location: Elkhart, IN, US, 46514



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