Senior Automotive Test Engineer: Automation & Analytics

Ingevity; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ingevity is seeking a Senior Automotive Test Engineering Technician to join our Automotive Applications Laboratory in South Carolina. You will develop, test, and improve advanced carbon-based products that help reduce vehicle emissions and support a more sustainable future.

The role involves solving technical problems, working with sophisticated testing equipment, analyzing data, and partnering with engineers and scientists in a collaborative R&D environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree with 5+ years of relevant laboratory experience or a Bachelor's degree in a technical/scientific discipline with laboratory experience.
• Experience supporting testing, product development, applications, engineering, or R&D laboratories.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and a passion for diagnosing and solving technical problems.
• Experience working with automated test equipment, instrumentation, sensors, or data acquisition systems.
• Programming or scripting experience used for automation, testing, instrumentation, or data analysis (LabVIEW, Python, VBA, MATLAB, or similar).
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities, including data analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and improve advanced automotive testing equipment.
• Execute laboratory and pilot-scale testing that supports customer programs and new product development.
• Analyze, interpret, and communicate test results that influence decisions.
• Develop and optimize automated testing methods, instrumentation, and data collection systems.
• Lead and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, efficiency, quality, and laboratory performance.
• Assist in the design, installation, and commissioning of specialized laboratory equipment.
• Partner with scientists, engineers, and technical teams to solve challenging problems and advance new technologies.
• Support pilot trials on-site and at customer/manufacturing locations as needed.
• Promote a strong safety culture through active participation in inspections, committees, and safety initiatives.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Analytical thinking

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Education

Associate's degree + 5+ years

Bachelors degree in technical/science

Tools

LabVIEW

Python

VBA

MATLAB

Job description

Ingevity is seeking a Senior Automotive Test Engineering Technician to join our Automotive Applications Laboratory in South Carolina. You will develop, test, and improve advanced carbon-based products that help reduce vehicle emissions and support a more sustainable future.

The role involves solving technical problems, working with sophisticated testing equipment, analyzing data, and partnering with engineers and scientists in a collaborative R&D environment.