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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is seeking a Test Engineer I to support validation and testing of automotive electro-mechanical components in a hands-on laboratory environment. This entry-level role focuses on Design Verification (DV) and Production Verification (PV) testing and offers strong technical exposure and growth within engineering.

• Execute DV/PV testing on automotive components (examples: outer handles, door mirrors, kick sensors, charge port doors) to customer and internal specifications.
• Set up and operate test fixtures, environmental chambers, durability rigs, and data acquisition (DAQ) systems.
• Monitor tests, log and quality-check data, and flag anomalies or failures during test runs.
• Collect, process, and analyze raw test data using engineering tools and MS Excel; prepare clear technical reports summarizing setup, conditions, results, and root-cause findings.
• Assist with root-cause analysis and collaborate with senior engineers on corrective actions.
• Help maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot lab equipment and instrumentation (multimeters, oscilloscopes, force/displacement sensors, DAQ hardware).
• Keep the test laboratory safe, organized, and compliant with site safety policies.
• Communicate test progress, constraints, and results to project leads and cross-functional teams (R&D, Quality, Project Management).

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What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical field.
• 0–2 years of engineering experience; internships/co-ops or lab/testing experience in automotive or related fields strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with testing tools and instrumentation (environmental chambers, sensors, DAQ systems). Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Basic CAD familiarity (e.g., CATIA) or data-analysis tools is a plus.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license.
• Strong attention to detail, good written and verbal communication skills (English business proficiency). Basic conversational Japanese is a plus but not required.
• Willingness to learn, follow safety procedures, and support cross-functional teams.

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Physical, Travel & Workplace

• Work environment: office plus test laboratory.
• Physical demands: frequent sitting and standing, walking around the lab, using hands to set up test fixtures, reaching, and occasional lifting/moving up to 30 pounds.
• Travel: domestic travel less than 20%; international travel less than 10%.
• Reasonable accommodations will be provided where required to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Base pay range: $70,067 – $105,101 annually. Final base pay will depend on skills, qualifications, experience, and location and is part of the overall compensation package.
• Benefits include:
  • 401(k) (including Safe Harbor)
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance & AD&D
  • Healthcare & dependent care FSAs
  • Short- and long-term disability
  • Employee assistance program
  • Paid vacation, paid holidays, sick leave
  • Tuition reimbursement

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Location & Work Authorization

• Location: Marysville, OH (on-site at Confidential Client’s Ohio R&D center).
• Work authorization: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Confidential Client is unable to sponsor visas for this position.

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Additional Information

This is a contractor / full-time opportunity. The job description is not an employment contract; Confidential Client retains at-will employment rights where applicable. Candidates who value hands-on testing experience and a clear technical growth path in automotive component engineering are encouraged to apply.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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