Ride & Test Prototype Engineer (Vehicle Dynamics)

KYB; Franklin (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

PTO & Paid Holidays

Onsite Health Clinic

Job summary

KYB Americas Corporation is seeking a Ride & Test / Prototype Engineer to help develop, test, and improve automotive suspension systems. You will build, rebuild, and test prototype shocks, struts, and suspension components, analyze results, and report findings to customers and internal teams.

You will collaborate with customers and engineering teams, travel domestically and internationally as needed, and contribute to major product development and cost-reduction efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years of related experience in automotive engineering, vehicle dynamics or product testing.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and technical specifications.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with customers and engineers to develop and improve vehicle ride and handling performance.
• Build, rebuild, and test prototype shocks, struts, and suspension components.
• Conduct performance testing, analyze data, and provide technical reports.
• Develop test plans, fixtures, and improved testing procedures.

Skills

Vehicle dynamics

Data analysis

Testing procedures

CAD software

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CATIA

Autodesk

Job description

KYB Americas Corporation is seeking a Ride & Test / Prototype Engineer to help develop, test, and improve automotive suspension systems. You will build, rebuild, and test prototype shocks, struts, and suspension components, analyze results, and report findings to customers and internal teams.

You will collaborate with customers and engineering teams, travel domestically and internationally as needed, and contribute to major product development and cost-reduction efforts.