Test Engineer

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA; Newnan (GA); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation of America is seeking a Test Engineer (E2) to support product development by planning, executing, and documenting evaluations of prototype vehicles, components, and systems.

You will analyze results, identify performance issues, and work with cross‑functional teams to implement countermeasures while maintaining calibration and readiness of testing equipment.

Qualifications

• Mechanical engineering knowledge applied to vehicle design and evaluation.
• Familiar with Yamaha internal and external vehicle standards/protocols.
• Ability to ride or drive test vehicles.
• Ability to assemble/disassemble vehicles 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.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Mechanical engineering

Vehicle standards

Test vehicle operation

Disassembly/assembly

Communication

MS Office

CAD basics

Formation

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 of hands-on relevant experience

Motorsports, watercraft, or off-road vehicle background

Familiarity with CAD software for reference

Outils

CAD software

Description du poste

Job Title: Test Engineer (E2) – Product Development

Job Code: 9902032

Band: M00E2 - E2

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

• 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.

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 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.