Test Engineer (Dynamometer)

Van Kaizen; Maxton (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Van Kaizen Limited in Maxton, NC is seeking a Dynometer Test Engineer to join their on-site team. You will lead the planning, setup, and execution of dynamometer tests, coordinating equipment, instrumentation, and reporting.

The role emphasizes hands-on testing, data acquisition, and control systems, including PID tuning. You will work closely with technicians and engineering stakeholders to deliver accurate results and robust test procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Minimum of three years of hands-on engineering experience in testing, controls, or similar environments.
• Strong knowledge of data acquisition systems and closed-loop control systems.
• Experience with thermocouples, speed encoders, load cells, and pressure transducers.
• Understanding of PID control loops and tuning.

Responsibilities

• Review and refine dynamometer test plans, coordinating equipment, instrumentation, and procedures required to effectively set up and execute tests, and preparing comprehensive test reports.
• Specifying and procuring necessary equipment, materials, and supplies to support testing operations.
• Developing, implementing, and maintaining technical procedures to ensure the safe, accurate, and efficient operation of the dynamometer laboratory.
• Collaborate with test requestors (Engineering, R&D, or external customers) to develop comprehensive test plans, including procedures, objectives, equipment requirements, materials, and data/reporting expectations.
• Proactively identify gaps such as capability limitations, special setups, or resource constraints.
• Work closely with Dynamometer Technicians to develop, validate, and optimize control and data acquisition programs, ensuring all special test requirements are met.

Skills

Test engineering

Data acquisition

Closed-loop control

PID control

Engineering documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Data acquisition hardware

Thermocouples

Speed encoders

Load cells

Pressure transducers

Control systems software

Job description

Industry leading manufacturing and transpiration company is looking for a Dynometer (Dyno) Test Engineer to join their Maxton team.

To note: this is an on-site role to Maxton, NC, and does require the candiadte to be a US Person (US Citizen or Permanent Resident).

Responsibilities

• Responsible for reviewing and refining dynamometer test plans, coordinating equipment, instrumentation, and procedures required to effectively set up and execute tests, and preparing comprehensive test reports.
• Specifying and procuring necessary equipment, materials, and supplies to support testing operations.
• Responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining technical procedures to ensure the safe, accurate, and efficient operation of the dynamometer laboratory.
• Collaborate with test requestors (Engineering, R&D, or external customers) to develop comprehensive test plans, including procedures, objectives, equipment requirements, materials, and data/reporting expectations.
• Proactively identify gaps such as capability limitations, special setups, or resource constraints.
• Work closely with Dynamometer Technicians to develop, validate, and optimize control and data acquisition programs, ensuring all special test requirements are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university is preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant hands-on engineering experience in testing, controls, or a similar environment.
• Strong knowledge of data acquisition systems and closed-loop control systems, including system integration and troubleshooting.
• Experience with common test instrumentation, including thermocouples, speed encoders, load cells, and pressure transducers.
• Understanding of control systems fundamentals, including PID (proportional, integral, derivative) control loops and tuning.