Laboratory Test Engineer

ZF Group; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ZF Group in Lafayette, IN is seeking a Laboratory Test Engineer to lead lab data acquisition, validation testing, and on‑vehicle evaluations. You will set up instrumentation, monitor tests, and report results while supporting troubleshooting of electronic controls and systems.

The role requires a bachelor’s in mechanical or electrical engineering, at least one year in a commercial vehicle engineering environment, and skills in LabVIEW and C#.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
• 1 year in a Commercial Vehicle engineering environment preferred.
• Experience in an engineering laboratory test environment preferred.
• Able to work with electronic equipment (DVMs, oscilloscopes, generators, sound meters).
• Able to set up and troubleshoot data acquisition systems measuring hydraulic flow, pressure, torque, force, vibration, and acceleration.
• Read electrical/electronic schematics and mechanical blueprints.
• Travel domestically and internationally as required.

Responsibilities

• Set up data acquisition instrumentation for product validation, quality audit, warranty analysis, and tests.
• Control and monitor lab tests using data acquisition systems; record and report results.
• Instrument vehicles for on‑vehicle evaluations with data systems for system evaluation.
• Assist in troubleshooting electronic control and data acquisition systems.
• Meet testing timelines for development and urgent tests.
• Respond to internal and external customer problems through testing.
• Travel up to 10% domestically and 2% internationally.

Skills

CV engineering experience

Data acquisition troubleshooting

Soldering

Schematics reading

Mechanical blueprints

Domestic travel

International travel

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering

Tools

DVMs

Oscilloscopes

Frequency generators

Sound level meters

LabVIEW

C#

Job description

The Laboratory Test Engineer is a part of the global Test & Validation team responsible for the development and validation of ZF’s high technology electronic and hydraulic steering systems. This position will coordinate all aspects of testing within the laboratory and is ideal for the candidate with a broad engineering background, a keen mind for developing and executing structured processes, solid communication skills and who enjoys hands‑on work in a laboratory setting.

What you can look forward to as Laboratory Test Engineer:

• Set up data acquisition instrumentation - for product validation, quality audit, warranty analysis, line-return analysis, and other special requests from Product Engineering.
• Use data acquisition instrumentation and computers to control and monitor lab testing, recording and reporting results as needed.
• On‑vehicle evaluations – instrument vehicles for product testing with data acquisition systems for system evaluation of our products.
• Provide assistance in the troubleshooting of electronic control systems and data acquisition systems.
• Meet testing timelines for development and urgent test projects.
• Respond to all customers, both internal and external, having problems with our products and those who are trying to resolve the problems through testing.
• Some travel will be required 10% domestic and 2% international.

Your Profile as Laboratory Test Engineer:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a Commercial Vehicle engineering environment, experience in an engineering laboratory test environment preferred
• Must be able to work with electronic equipment such as DVMs, Oscilloscopes, Frequency generators and Sound level meters.
• Ability to set‑up and troubleshoot data acquisition instrumentation systems that measure parameters such as hydraulic flow, pressure, mechanical torque, force, vibration, and acceleration.
• Competence with electronic bench work (soldering, troubleshooting, cable construction), ability to read electrical/electronic schematics and mechanical blueprints.
• LabVIEW and/or C# programming skills required.
• Ability to travel as needed both domestic and international.

Why you should choose ZF in Lafayette?

• A supportive collaborative team environment