Mechanical Failure Analysis Specialist
2 weeks ago
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Position Overview:
**Please disregard the number of positions above. We are still hiring for this position**
Are you curious? Do you crave variety? Are you driven to understand how things work? Do you want to work on transmissions bigger than your car?
OEM Remanufacturing is Finning’s flagship reman facility rebuilding some of the largest Caterpillar mining equipment in the world. Our Powertrain Technical Services department is looking for someone like you to join our dynamic failure analysis team.
In this role you will learn the process of failure analysis on Caterpillar powertrain components in order to determine the root cause of component failure. This is carried out as a team by documenting component condition on the shop floor, researching component history, analyzing individual piece parts and relating this information to the function and operation of the components. Using this information, you will prepare technical reports for the end customer and Caterpillar that can initiate product and performance improvement. Safety and the spirit of continuous improvement are integrated into everything we do.
If you know your splines from your gear teeth, or are willing to learn, you may be a good fit for our team.
**Job Description**:
- Through the Failure Analysis process, determine root cause of component failure-
- Prepare technical reports supporting root cause determination-
- Identify and report part and product problems to Caterpillar, through the OEM technical report process, that then may initiate product improvement efforts. This is carried out by; observing and documenting with digital photos and written text, component condition upon disassembly, researching component history, analyzing individual piece parts and relating this information to the function and operation of the components-
- Preserve, secure and store failure related parts to support analysis and warranty claims-
- Preserve, secure and store “Watch Item” parts for furtherance to Caterpillar-
- Assume responsibility for the categorization of parts to determine where financial costing will reside-
- Establish and maintain a strong working relationship with Production, Customer Service, and Safety personnel-
- Continually work to identify improvements for daily working issues related to the failure analysis process-
- When required, assist in the development of technical documentation that supports the OEM remanufacturing processes-
- Carry out the OEM portion of product tests as instructed and secure test iron for analysis from completed tests-
- Perform all tasks in a safe manner including filling out the Floor Level Hazard Analysis (FLHA), safety observations, and other safety input- Qualifications:
- Registered as an EIT or P.Eng with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA)-
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists (RET/CET) or Heavy Duty Mechanics will be considered on a per case basis-
- The ability to work safely within a team environment, lead by example, and to contribute to overall company safety-
- Mechanical aptitude-
- Strong root cause analysis skills and extremely high level of attention to detail-
- The ability to effectively communicate technical findings both written and verbally-
- Above average photography skills and ability to work with DSLR cameras-
- Ability to interact and clearly communicate with production personnel in order to document and preserve evidence of failure-
- Fully conversant with Microsoft Office environment. (Word, Excel)-
- Technical knowledge of Caterpillar equipment considered an asset- Note:
- This position may require coverage on early, evening, weekend and office shifts, and is internally scheduled with you and the team in advance-
- We cover the Production hours which encompass 5AM to 330PM and 4PM to 230AM Monday to Thursday (2 shifts), as well as weekends from 6AM to 630PM. There are also regular 8AM to 4:30 PM office shifts-
- The option of working from home is available on writing shifts-
- Base salary ~ $70000+ per year, based on experience, as well as bonus eligibility-
- Paid overtime and shift premiums available on top of salary as well-
- Competitive benefits package-
- Defined Contribution Pension Plan and Employee Share Purchase plan (with employer matching components)- #LI-hybrid_
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