Test Engineer -Automotive Parts (36414)

Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions seeks a Mechanical Test Engineer in the Columbus area to support the design and development of automotive components from concept to mass production. The role emphasizes CAE/FEA proficiency, CATIA modeling, and hands-on testing to verify performance.

The candidate should have 2-3 years in design or release engineering and the ability to interface with customers and suppliers to drive improvements and ensure compliance with standards.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in design, product, or release engineering.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and development of automotive components from concept to mass production.
• Perform product testing (stress and vibration analysis, strength testing) and analyze results.
• Ensure development products meet customer, industry, and governmental standards.
• Create records of design changes and project updates for internal and customer use.
• Interface with customers regarding design reviews, changes, approvals, and manufacturing feasibility.

Skills

CAE

FEA

CATIA V5/V6

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Hypermesh

Abaqus

Job description

A global automotive parts manufacturing company in the western Columbus, Ohio area is currently looking for a motivated Mechanical Test Engineer to join their testing and validation department. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years’ experience in product development and testing, and specific familiarity with Computer Aided Engineering (CAE), Finite Element Analysis (FEA), and the ability to interface effectively with customers and suppliers. This is a full-time, direct hire position.

Mechanical Test Engineer Responsibilities Include:

• Support the design and development of automotive components; follow products from initial concept to mass production
• Product testing (stress and vibration analysis, strength testing, etc.) and analysis of test results
• Ensure that products in development are meeting customer, industry, and governmental standards
• Analysis of testing and production processes and implement new changes / improvements
• Create records of design changes and project updates for internal and customer use
• Interface with customers regarding design reviews, potential changes, approval, and manufacturing feasibility
• Participate in meetings regarding project status with both internal departments and outside customers
• Other duties as assigned

Mechanical Test Engineer Requirements Include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar field preferred
• Minimum 2-3 years' experience (including internships, co-ops, etc.) in Design, Product, or Release Engineering preferred
• Familiarity with CATIA V5 / V6 and FEA programs (Hypermesh, Abaqus, etc.) is preferred
• Ability to read, interpret, and improve engineering drawings and schematics
• Strong communication and collaboration ability in a multicultural environment
• Good problem-solving, time management, and multitasking skills
• While performing the duties of this job you may be required to intermittently sit, stand, walk, lift up to 25 pounds, lift in excess of 25 pounds with a lift assist, climb stairs, use hands to handle or feel parts/equipment, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend at the waist, talk and hear. You may also be required to use close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision.