Automotive Body Hardware Test Engineer

Altentechnologyusa; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking a Body Hardware Test Engineer to lead and support component- and vehicle-level tests for release and validation. You will coordinate with CAE, Release Groups, and Test Engineering to ensure timely testing, while contributing to fixture design and data analysis.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and 1–3 years in automotive testing; proficiency with NX and TeamCenter is expected.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree required.
• 1–3 years in automotive testing or engineering.
• Strong knowledge of vehicle body systems and components.
• Proficiency with CAD tools (NX, TeamCenter) is desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; strong teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Lead component- and vehicle system-level test setups to meet requirements.
• Support fixture design and fabrication for testing.
• Collaborate with CAE, Release Groups, and Test Engineering to ensure timely testing.
• Plan tests, manage lab projects, and coordinate with stakeholders to meet timelines.
• Execute body hardware tests and investigations, including CAE correlation.
• Perform mechanical life testing and durability evaluations across multiple programs.
• Lead chassis and brake testing, data retention, analysis, and instrumentation support.
• Support weight teams and part measurements at manufacturing plants.
• Conduct metrology and CMM-based dimensional analysis; develop HIL testing.

Skills

CAD software proficiency

Strong communication skills

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

NX

TeamCenter

HBM CATMAN data acquisition

Job description

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking a Body Hardware Test Engineer to lead and support component- and vehicle-level tests for release and validation. You will coordinate with CAE, Release Groups, and Test Engineering to ensure timely testing, while contributing to fixture design and data analysis.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and 1–3 years in automotive testing; proficiency with NX and TeamCenter is expected.