Senior Automotive Test Engineer - Automation & Data

Ingevity; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ingevity seeks a Senior Automotive Test Engineering Technician to join our laboratory team. You will operate and maintain sophisticated automotive testing equipment, perform laboratory and pilot-scale testing, and analyze results that guide product development and customer programs.

You will develop automated testing methods, work with instrumentation and data collection systems, and participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, quality, and efficiency in the lab.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree with 5+ years of relevant laboratory experience, or a Bachelor's degree in a technical or 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 both customer programs and new product development.
• Analyze, interpret, and communicate test results that influence technical and business 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 both on-site and at customer or manufacturing locations when needed.
• Promote a strong safety culture through active participation in inspections, committees, and safety initiatives.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Automation testing

Data analysis

Excel advanced

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

LabVIEW

Python

MATLAB

VBA

Job description

Ingevity seeks a Senior Automotive Test Engineering Technician to join our laboratory team. You will operate and maintain sophisticated automotive testing equipment, perform laboratory and pilot-scale testing, and analyze results that guide product development and customer programs.

You will develop automated testing methods, work with instrumentation and data collection systems, and participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, quality, and efficiency in the lab.