Test Engineer
The Test Engineer will develop and execute test plans for automotive components, performing environmental and durability testing to validate product performance. This role involves hands-on setup of test equipment, data analysis, troubleshooting, and collaboration with engineering teams to recommend design improvements. It offers an excellent opportunity for early-career engineers to gain practical experience in a dynamic automotive testing environment with a hybrid work schedule.
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What You’ll Do
Confidential Client is hiring a Test Engineer to support automotive product validation, durability testing, and performance evaluation. This is a hybrid role (onsite 4 days/week, remote 1 day/week) based in Marysville, OH.
- Develop and execute test plans, procedures, and validation activities for automotive components and systems.
- Perform environmental and durability testing (heat, vibration, rain, performance).
- Install and calibrate test instrumentation: thermocouples, data acquisition systems, sensors.
- Collect, analyze, and interpret test data to confirm compliance with engineering specifications.
- Troubleshoot test setups and identify root causes of failures; recommend corrective actions.
- Prepare detailed test reports, technical documentation, and engineering presentations.
- Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to influence design and quality improvements.
- Follow safety procedures and internal quality standards throughout testing activities.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
- Open to entry-level candidates and individuals with 1–3 years of engineering or testing experience.
- Hands-on mechanical and electrical testing experience preferred.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Experience with CANalyzer, INCA, or data acquisition systems is a plus.
- Familiarity with automotive powertrain, engine, transmission, sensors, cooling, or under-hood systems preferred.
- Ability to work onsite in Marysville, OH most of the week (hybrid schedule as noted).
Compensation & Schedule
- Pay: $36.00 - $41.00 per hour
- Schedule: Full-time; onsite 4 days per week, remote 1 day per week (hybrid)
Employee Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Pet insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Commuter / Parking accounts
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- AD&D Insurance
- People Perks program
About the Confidential Client
Confidential Client is a hiring company in the Engineering space seeking engineers and technical talent to support vehicle systems testing and validation programs. This opening provides hands-on experience in automotive test labs and engineering validation environments.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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