Test Engineer - Durability

Gokenamericallc; Raymond (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Professional growth support

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

Gokenamericallc in Raymond, Ohio is looking for a qualified engineer to support durability engineering test and development activities. The candidate will design and manage test plans across various terrains while adhering to safety protocols, ensuring the performance of newly integrated components.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 3 years of relevant experience in durability testing. Strong communication skills and proficiency in MS Office are required. Goken values inclusivity and offers a competitive compensation structure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 3 years relevant industry experience.
• Experience in full-vehicle durability testing.
• Experience with on-vehicle instrumentation setup and data acquisition.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage comprehensive durability test plans.
• Lead vehicle durability tests and ensure adherence to safety protocols.
• Diagnose durability-related failures during testing.

Skills

Durability testing

Data acquisition

Instrumentation setup

Communication skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Multi-channel DAQ hardware

Job description

Summary

This role will support durability engineering test and development activities.

Responsibilities

• Design, document, and manage comprehensive whole-vehicle durability and accelerated mileage accumulation (AMA) test plans across various terrains and environmental conditions.
• Lead and execute vehicle durability tests at external proving grounds, public roads, and specialized test facilities, ensuring adherence to rigorous test cycles and safety protocols.
• Plan and execute on-vehicle instrumentation and data acquisition tests to accurately capture loads, strains, and vibrations on critical vehicle structures and systems.
• Diagnose and investigate durability-related failures that occur during on-road testing or early field operation, determining the root cause through hands‑on inspection and data analysis.
• Track and verify the performance and reliability of newly integrated components (suspension, steering, brakes, etc.) during vehicle-level durability testing to ensure their life and correct function.
• Generate clear, detailed reports summarizing test results, vehicle degradation rates, and identified failure modes. Proactively communicate actionable findings and proposed design mitigations to the Vehicle Design and CAE teams.
• Search new ways to increase overall efficiency, utilize up-to-date technology.
• Travel to client/test sites required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 3 years relevant industry experience.
• Education with the following specialties preferred: Mechanical, Mechanical Technology, Aerospace, Automotive, Manufacturing.
• Minimum 3 years of experience with in full-vehicle Durability testing
• Proven, hands‑on experience with on-vehicle instrumentation setup, including strain gauges, accelerometers, displacement transducers, and thermocouple installation.
• Experience with setting up and operating multi-channel data acquisition (DAQ) hardware (e.g., Somat, HBM, Dewetron) for vehicle testing.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS office.
• Formula SAE (FSAE), BAJA SAE, EcoCar, Mini BAJA SAE, experience is helpful

Benefits

Goken offers a competitive compensation structure and benefits that support professional growth and personal well-being.

Goken is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and engaging workplace across all global locations. We value diversity and provide equal opportunities for career growth and professional development, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.