Test Engineer

UNAVAILABLE; Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation of America seeks a Test Engineer (E2) in Product Development to support testing of world class watercraft, golf cars and off‑road vehicles. You will design, execute and document evaluations to ensure performance, durability and quality targets are met, collaborating with peers and management.

The role requires mechanical engineering basics, CAD familiarity, strong communication, and the ability to work across lab/shop/field environments with frequent travel

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent with 2–5 years relevant experience.
• M.S. in Engineering with 0–2 years relevant experience.
• 10+ years hands-on relevant experience.
• Motorsports, watercraft, or off-road vehicle background.
• Ability to provide performance feedback and direction for vehicle development.
• Familiarity with CAD software for reference.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute evaluations of prototype vehicles, components, or systems utilizing existing testing protocols.
• Develop evaluations based on understanding, guidance from engineer peers, or analysis of failed components to provide and validate results.
• Analyze, document, and communicate test results through formal reports, problem sheets, and presentations.
• Identify performance issues and propose countermeasures based on test results.
• Communicate with cross-functional team members for explanation and collaboration on vehicle or component evaluations and results.
• Manage time and priorities to deliver results on schedule.
• Maintain and calibrate testing equipment.
• Travel required frequently and occasionally for extended duration (potentially up to ~3 weeks).
• Ability to ride personal watercraft in all conditions including rough water (ocean).
• Comfortable swimming in open water and ocean.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Vehicle standards

Test vehicle operation

Disassembly/assembly

Communication skills

Software proficiency

CAD basics

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

M.S. in Engineering

10+ years hands-on experience

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Test Engineer (E2) – Product Development

Job Code: 9902032

Band: M00E2 - E2

SUMMARY:

At Yamaha, we aim to provide customers with “Kando”, which is a Japanese concept referring to a feeling of deep satisfaction and excitement, often experienced when encountering something of exceptional value, quality, or performance. We achieve this in YMMC PD by employing a world class development team to design and test the highest value, quality, and performance watercraft, golf cars, and off‑road vehicles in the market.

The Test Engineer provides testing support for development of world class vehicles, components, and systems utilizing technical knowledge, problem solving skills and innovation to achieve targets of performance, durability, function, and quality. Position performs in dynamic collaboration with peer engineering staff, and management.

Responsibilities

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare and execute evaluations of prototype vehicles, components, or systems utilizing existing testing protocols.
• Develop evaluations based on understanding, guidance from engineer peers, or analysis of failed components to provide and validate results.
• Analyze, document, and communicate test results through formal reports, problem sheets, and presentations.
• Identify performance issues and propose countermeasures based on test results.
• Communicate with cross‑functional team members for explanation and collaboration on vehicle or component evaluations and results.
• Manage time and priorities to deliver results on schedule.
• Maintain and calibrate testing equipment.
• Travel required frequently and occasionally for extended duration (potentially up to ~3 weeks).
• Ability to ride personal watercraft in all conditions including rough water (ocean).
• Comfortable swimming in open water and ocean.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Apply mechanical engineering knowledge to vehicle design and evaluation.
• Working knowledge of both internal (Yamaha) and external vehicle Standards/Protocols.
• Ability to ride or drive test vehicles.
• Ability to assemble/disassemble vehicles unaided to required specifications.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; comfortable adopting new software tools.
• Understanding of 2D drawings and basic 3D references.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent with 2–5 years relevant experience,
  • OR M.S. in Engineering with 0–2 years relevant experience,
  • OR 10+ years of hands‑on relevant experience.
• Motorsports, watercraft, or off‑road vehicle background.
• Ability to provide performance feedback and direction for vehicle development.
• Familiarity with CAD software for reference.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/REQUIREMENTS:

• Mixed lab/shop/office/water testing environments
• Requires regular field work including exposure to weather conditions and environments for vehicle testing.

The above declarations are not intended to be an all‑inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of this job, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, the above is intended only to describe the general nature of the job.

Management retains discretion to add or change duties of this position at any time.

Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation of America is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Where required by state law and/or city ordinance; this employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.