Body Chassis Component Test Engineer

We are the world’s top supplier of automotive test facilities, providing a full range of services to commercial automotive industry customers, including major vehicle providers, OEMs, and the international motorsports community.

About the role

As an Engine Test Technician at our Engine Dyno lab in Dearborn, MI, you will:

• Develop and implement test plans for validation of Body/Chassis components, systems, and full vehicles.
• Design, review, and update operational test procedures to ensure maximum facility and operational efficiencies.
• Plan, design, conduct, and write reports for component development and testing.
• Develop and implement new test procedures to verify new designs and technology.
• Ensure all facilities and test equipment are properly maintained to conduct high-quality testing.
• Verify quality of test data by applying statistical methods.
• Work with Design and Release Engineers to develop test plans that maximize the utilization of prototype components, systems, test fixtures, and facilities.
• Ensure test procedures correlate to real-world customer usage.
• Develop and implement maintenance and calibration procedures to ensure all test equipment functions properly.
• Perform basic test automation functions, such as setup and execution.
• Lead the development of new equipment specifications to ensure compliance with testing requirements.

Requirements

• B.S. in Engineering from an accredited school.
• Strong MS Office suite and computer skills, including fundamentals of Excel-VBA macro development.
• Excellent leadership, communications, and interpersonal skills; ability to function as part of a team.
• Ability to work well under pressure, demonstrate problem-solving and creativity, and quickly evaluate new information to make appropriate decisions.
• Ability to develop and deliver business cases, presentations, and project documentation for upper management.

Preferred Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering (ME) or Electrical Engineering (EE).
• 1+ years of experience in lab testing.
• Working knowledge of servo hydraulic systems, supporting facilities equipment (fixed and mobile), control software fundamentals, and data acquisition, including RPC Pro Simulation Software and Multi-Axis Testing.
• Working knowledge of pneumatic and electrometric test equipment and controllers.
• Applied understanding of Measurement Uncertainty, Equipment Calibration, Data Acquisition, Control Systems Fundamentals, SPC, QOS, FMEA, G8D, and 6-Sigma skill set or certification.
• Experience managing testing at labs, including forecasting, maintaining schedules, ensuring quality testing, and post-test data processing for accurate results.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting: Up to 50 lbs, 25% of the time.
• Climbing: 25% of the time.
• Crawling: 25% of the time.
• Special clothing/equipment: Safety glasses, slip-resistant hardened-toe shoes, gloves, long pants, short-sleeve shirts (100% required).
• Sitting: 50% of the time.
• Standing: 50% of the time.
• Bending: 25% of the time.
• Stooping: 25% of the time.
• High noise level: Exposure to high noise areas possible in the test facility, 50% of the time.

Work Environment

• Inside: Office environment and test lab, 100% of the time.
• Extreme temperatures: Exposure 20% of the time.
• Hazardous conditions: Rotating equipment, trip hazards, 100% of the time.
• Equipment and machines: Computers, fax machines, copiers, telephones (100% use). Occasional use of hand tools (25% of the time).

Schedule

• Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Occasional need to arrive early or stay late depending on projects and global interactions.
• Occasional weekend work (Saturday and/or Sunday) dependent on facility workload.
• Regular attendance and punctuality are critical.

Other Essential Functions

• Must complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, health performance evaluation, and background check.
• Must demonstrate professional behavior at all times when dealing with customers, management, and co-workers.
• Must have clear, concise, and accurate communications skills in English, both verbal and written.
• Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk.
• Must maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating professionally.
• Dependable personal transportation to the work site is required.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching).
• Educational reimbursement.
• Parental leave.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Tax-saving options.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Pet insurance.

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.