Test Engineer

About the role

The Test Engineer will support the Validation and Development testing of Engine Solenoids and Electrical Actuators. This role involves test plan development and execution, scheduling and coordination of all test-related activities, technical leadership in test setup, data acquisition, and reporting. The Test Engineer will report directly to the Test Engineering Manager and interface closely with application engineering, lab technicians, OEM customers, and other supporting functions.

Responsibilities

• Support validation of new engine solenoid and electric motor products.
• Work with application engineers and customers to develop DVP&R and test timelines from customer specifications.
• Coordinate design and development of test equipment and test fixtures.
• Schedule validation workload and work with technicians to execute DVP&R and product development testing.
• Assist application engineers in designing and developing tests, as well as interpreting customer requirements.
• Support application engineers in problem-solving activities related to product development.
• Coordinate Measurement Systems Analysis of test equipment.
• Identify key players and initiate meetings to promote communication and alignment on test issues.
• Summarize test data and document validation tests with detailed and technically accurate reports.
• Support engineering management in developing capital equipment needs and implementation planning.
• Develop and use data reduction and data analysis scripts using MATLAB.
• Develop test control and DAQ software using LabView.
• Operate in-house test equipment and manage outside testing vendors.
• Support on-engine dyno testing studies at customer sites, as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical or Electrical considered).
• 3-5 years of experience in product development or validation test environment preferred.
• Proficiency in operating test lab equipment including data acquisition and control methodologies.
• Experience with vibration test cells, thermal chambers, power supplies, oscilloscopes, LCR meters, leak testers, and various data acquisition systems.
• Working knowledge of industry standard specifications for automotive electrical components (GM3172, CS00056, CS00054, VW80000, ISO 16750, etc.).
• Lab instrument/equipment setup, operation, and troubleshooting.
• Data Acquisition and Test system control development and troubleshooting.
• Strong data analysis skills using Excel, Visual Basic, MATLAB, Minitab, etc.
• Experience with data analysis R&R studies, mastering, correlation, SPC, problem-solving, and statistical methods.
• Programming design and debug using MSAPC (Visual Basic, LabVIEW, MATLAB, SharePoint).
• Use of NI Diadem and imc FAMOS for data management and plotting.
• Use of Keysight products and BenchVue software.
• Electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic system experience.
• Working knowledge of vehicle camshaft timing systems and components.
• Working knowledge of brushless DC motor operation and product characteristics.
• Knowledge of lab practices using pressure transducers, temperature transducers, flow meters, accelerometers, and vibration instruments.
• Experience in structured problem-solving analysis (Shainin Red X, FTA, 8D).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Skills to interpret engineering drawings including mechanical and electrical schematics.
• Understanding of electromagnetics, electronics, and hydraulics preferred.

Skills

• Action Oriented
• Creativity
• Customer Focus
• Dealing with Ambiguity
• Functional/Technical Skills
• Interpersonal Savvy
• Drive for Results
• Problem Solving
• Conflict Management

Pay

Salary Range: $88,800 - $124,875