NVH Test Engineer: Data-Driven Fatigue & Field Tests

Briggs & Stratton; Wauwatosa (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Briggs & Stratton in Milwaukee, WI, seeks a Test Engineer to lead advanced NVH testing and data-driven design using MTS hydraulic equipment and electro-dynamic shakers for engines and outdoor power equipment.

Role includes Field Data Replication, Modal Analysis, TPA, and fatigue life prediction, with integration of test data into CAE simulations and regulatory compliance considerations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Experience with NVH, Fatigue, or Structural Dynamics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced lab and field test projects using multi-channel instrumentation.
• Perform Field Data Replication (FDR) to create lab test profiles.
• Execute Modal Analysis, Transfer Path Analysis (TPA), and Sound Quality Analysis.
• Correlate test data with FEA and 1-D models to predict fatigue life.
• Lead MTS fatigue testing for components and assemblies.

Skills

NVH

Fatigue

Structural Dynamics

Advanced Data Acquisition

Field Data Replication

Modal Analysis

Transfer Path Analysis

Sound Analysis

Laboratory Testing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MTS hydraulic equipment

Electro-dynamic shakers

FEA

1-D system modeling

Job description

Briggs & Stratton in Milwaukee, WI, seeks a Test Engineer to lead advanced NVH testing and data-driven design using MTS hydraulic equipment and electro-dynamic shakers for engines and outdoor power equipment.

Role includes Field Data Replication, Modal Analysis, TPA, and fatigue life prediction, with integration of test data into CAE simulations and regulatory compliance considerations.