Lab Test Engineer - Vibration & Seismic Validation

Socket.dev; Bloomingdale (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

401K with company match

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Generous annual time off policy

12 Company-Paid holidays

Wellness Program

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

VMC Group is seeking a Test Engineer to lead validation for vibration isolation and seismic/noise control products. You will perform testing in internal and external labs, manage test plans, and document results with clear reports.

Travel 25–50% including possible international trips is required. Requirements include a Bachelor’s in engineering (4–6 years), hands-on lab machinery experience, and familiarity with elastomers, metals, manufacturing, or QA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent; 4–6 years of mechanical engineering experience.
• Hands-on experience with laboratory machinery and data collection systems (preferred).
• Experience with elastomers, metals, manufacturing, or quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing at internal and external labs.
• Coordinate and manage external shake testing of nonstructural building components.
• Plan test preparation and manage the testing process.
• Perform testing on materials, products, and customer-supplied equipment.
• Prepare mechanical fixtures and modify test apparatus as needed.
• Conduct material acceptance and diagnostic tests.
• Develop and administer testing protocols and calibrate equipment.
• Support Quality with testing insights and documentation.
• Communicate project status to stakeholders and customers.
• Create clear test reports summarizing results.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Excel formulas

Microsoft Project

Project management

Independent work

Strong communication

Problem-solving

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Lab testing experience

Elastomers/metals/manufacturing/QA experience

Job description

VMC Group is seeking a Test Engineer to lead validation for vibration isolation and seismic/noise control products. You will perform testing in internal and external labs, manage test plans, and document results with clear reports.

Travel 25–50% including possible international trips is required. Requirements include a Bachelor’s in engineering (4–6 years), hands-on lab machinery experience, and familiarity with elastomers, metals, manufacturing, or QA.