Test Engineer, Vehicle Development & Field Testing

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

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