Dynamometer Test Engineer - Data-Driven Lab Automation

Wabtec Corporation; Maxton (NC); On-site; USD 62,100 - 85,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

Wabtec Corporation seeks a Dynamometer Test Engineer to design and refine test plans, coordinate equipment, instrumentation, and procedures, and prepare comprehensive reports for safe, accurate laboratory operation.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (preferred), 3+ years of hands-on testing experience, and strong knowledge of data acquisition and control systems. Expect collaboration with technicians and ongoing safety and quality improvements.

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive dynamometer test plans with equipment requirements.
• Collaborate with Dynamometer Technicians to validate control and data acquisition programs.
• Coordinate and support test setup activities, ensuring proper instrumentation readiness.
• Maintain dynamometers and related test equipment, including calibration and preventive maintenance.
• Lead procurement and implementation of new test equipment to enhance lab capabilities.

Skills

Data acquisition

PID control

Test instrumentation

C/C++ programming

Control systems

System integration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

ANSYS

Abaqus

Job description

Wabtec Corporation seeks a Dynamometer Test Engineer to design and refine test plans, coordinate equipment, instrumentation, and procedures, and prepare comprehensive reports for safe, accurate laboratory operation.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (preferred), 3+ years of hands-on testing experience, and strong knowledge of data acquisition and control systems. Expect collaboration with technicians and ongoing safety and quality improvements.