Environmental Test Engineer
In compliance with applicable pay transparency requirements, the application window for this position is expected to close on July 24, 2026, subject to change based on business need.
A Day in the Life and the Impact You’ll Make
Daily activities revolve around evaluating the performance, efficiency, and durability of EV and Hybrid propulsion components using high-precision dynamometers in a controlled lab environment. This engineer plays a crucial role in EV validation and calibration for OEM’s and Tier suppliers.
What You’ll Do
- Ensure a safe work environment, compliance with OSHA and ISO 17025 standards, complete customer equipment and data confidentiality.
- Plan, coordinate, and execute environmental test programs in accordance with customer requirements and industry standards.
- Develop test plans, procedures, and schedules for automotive component validation programs.
- Monitor testing activities and ensure accurate data collection throughout test execution.
- Analyze test data and identify failures, anomalies, and performance trends.
- Prepare professional engineering reports documenting test methods, results, observations, and conclusions.
- Interface directly with customers regarding test objectives, status updates, technical concerns, and final results.
- Operate and oversee environmental test equipment including: Temperature and humidity chambers, Thermal shock chambers, Dust test systems, Water ingress (IP) test equipment, Corrosion and salt spray chambers, Altitude and pressure simulation equipment, Vibration and mechanical shock systems.
What You’ll Bring
- Experience with conventional ICE, EV, and hybrid powertrain systems.
- Excellent communication skills in a fast paced and occasionally challenging environment.
- College degree in engineering is a plus but not required.
- Experience as a machine operator, technician, electrician, or with machine software.
- Experience working with hand tools, overhead cranes, fork-lifts, volt meters, and knowledge of safety rules for high-voltage electricity and rotating equipment.
- Experience calibrating equipment a plus.
- Mastery of Microsoft software tools.
- Experience working with test software a plus.
Training will be provided.
Physical Considerations
- Operating a fork-lift, overhead crane, and hand-truck is required.
- May require lifting up-to 50 pounds, standing for extended periods, working in confined spaces, and climbing a ladder.
- Ability to move and conduct work with full range of motion.
- Ability to lift 25-50lbs (luggage).
- Extended periods of computer-based work.
- Extended periods of standing.
Travel Considerations
No travel required for this position.
Compensation
Actual pay is based on several factors including market location and position-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The base pay range for this position is $65,700 annually to $95,900 annually.
Benefits
- Health & Well-being Benefits
- Health care benefits: medical & prescription, dental, vision (including Domestic Partners)
- Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity supplemental insurance
- Company Health Savings Account contribution
- Flexible Spending Account for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Paid time off such as vacation, sick leave, and floating holidays
- Mental and emotional support resources through our Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Program to increase activity and health habits, with ability to earn participation rewards
- Paid Parental Leave
- Travel Assist (Domestic/International)
- Financial Benefits
- Participation in a 401(k) plan, with an employer match
- Company paid Short- & Long-Term Disability benefits
- Group term life insurance with options to buy-up for self and others
- Growth And Development Benefits
- Education Assistance Program
- Student Loan Repayment Assistance
- Internal training and development resources to grow your career
- LEAD Forward Leadership Development Program
- Annual Career Goal Setting and Performance Review cycle participation
Additional Position Details
- Reports to: VP, Automotive Test Center
- Work Model: On-site
- Work Location: Plymouth, MI
- Status: Full-time
- FLSA Classification: Exempt
- Visa Sponsorship Eligibility: This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.
- Relocation Eligibility: This position is not eligible for relocation.
Growth In DEKRA
DEKRA colleagues are welcome to apply for any position that is a potential match with their qualifications if performance in their current role is in good standing. The career path following this specific role is as follows: Manager of additional Dyno personnel
About Us
As a global provider of comprehensive services and solutions, we help our customers improve their safety, security, and sustainability outcomes. DEKRA is the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification (TIC) companies offering innovative professional services in the fields of vehicle inspection, expert appraisals, industrial product testing & certification, management system certifications, leadership consulting, and much more. DEKRA is the purpose-driven organization with a deep passion to make the world a safer place on the road, at work, and at home. In DEKRA, you will be part of a continuously growing organization with a 100-year history involved in more than 50 countries on five continents. We hope you’ll consider a career with DEKRA North America as we strive to become the Global Partner for a Safe World!