Test Engineer

Vmc Group; Bloomingdale (NJ); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

401K with company match

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Generous annual time off policy

12 Company-Paid holidays

Wellness Program

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

VMC Group is seeking a Test Engineer to validate products, materials and systems for vibration isolation and seismic/noise control projects. You will coordinate in-house and partner testing, manage labs and customers, and secure contractors for testing.

The role requires hands-on testing, documentation, and strong communication with teams. Expect substantial travel and a laboratory environment with extended hours as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience with laboratory machinery and data collection systems.
• Experience with elastomers, metals, manufacturing, or quality assurance.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent (4–6 years of progressive mechanical engineering work).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage external shake testing of nonstructural building components.
• Plan for and handle all advance test preparation and manage the testing process.
• Prepare mechanical test fixtures and perform calibration tests.
• Write project test plans and issue comprehensive reports.
• Proactively communicate with internal teams and customers on project status.

Skills

MS Office

MS Excel

Microsoft Project

Project management

Organizational skills

Independent worker

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Data collection systems

Job description

Description

The Test Engineer is responsible for all aspects of product, material and system validation for a wide range of vibration isolation and seismic/noise control products. This position independently performs and coordinates testing in-house and at select supplier partners and supports seismic testing, manages the projects with the labs and customers, secures contractors and execute.

Responsibilities not limited to:

• Using independent discretion and judgment, identify, plan for and ensure proper tools and equipment are in place to allow for proper and timely testing
• Coordinate and actively manage external shake testing of nonstructural building components
• Plan for and handle all advance test preparation and manage the testing process
• Perform physical tests on materials, products and customer supplied equipment
• Prepare mechanical test fixtures, including non-precision machining to alter test apparatus
• Perform material acceptance and diagnostic tests
• Administer and develop a wide range of testing and development protocols
• Perform calibration tests and measurements on equipment
• Support Quality as required

Manage customer expectations

• Proactively communicate with internal teams, labs, external teams and customers regarding status of project
• Support with writing the project test plan per the project engineers analysis and scope.

Create clear and concise documents as required by the project test plan

• Collect the test data to prepare and issue a well written, timely, comprehensive, and professional report document which summarizes and validates the result of all test procedures. These documents reflect the character and integrity of the testing process and outcome

Requirements

Qualifications & Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel formulas) and Microsoft Project
• Strong project management, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently
• Confident communicator with strong follow-through

Work Environment & Requirements

• Laboratory setting with occasional extended hours
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs and operate lab equipment and mechanical tools
• Travel required (25–50%), including possible international travel

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent (4–6 years of progressive mechanical engineering work)
• Hands-on experience with laboratory machinery and data collection systems - preferred
• Experience with elastomers, metals, manufacturing, or quality assurance

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At VMC Group we believe in supporting our employees both professionally and personally. When you join our team, you gain more than just a job — you gain access to a range of benefits designed to promote your well-being, growth, and financial security.

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• 401K with company match
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Generous annual time off policy
• 12 Company-Paid holidays
• A Solid Wellness Program to support your personal health goals
• Professional development opportunities

We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.