Vehicle Test Engineer, II

Link Engineering Company; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Link Engineering Company in Dearborn, Michigan is seeking a talented Vehicle Test Engineer II to validate and test client components and systems, developing a high-quality process that meets customer needs. You will support diverse tests including durability, NVH, performance, and extreme environments.

The role requires at least 3 years in automotive lab, a engineering degree, strong analytical and reporting skills, and the ability to work with customers to set test objectives and parameters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related Associate’s with 3 years automotive lab experience.
• Minimum 3 years in automotive engineering laboratory.
• High School Diploma required.
• Familiarity with model 4000 modules and braking systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organize and execute customer vehicle test jobs.
• Analyze test results and prepare engineering reports.
• Ensure tests meet specifications and safety parameters.
• Monitor tests and gather data for evaluation.

Skills

Vehicle test engineering

Team collaboration

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Associate's Degree with 3 years experience

High School Diploma

Tools

Epicor ERP

Job description

Vehicle Test Engineer, II - Dearborn, Michigan

Discover your potential. Pursue your passion.

Link Engineering Company (LINK) is a premier designer and manufacturer of precision test equipment, we specialize in developing customized solutions for the Automotive, Aviation, Off-Highway, Rail, and Civil Engineering industries. We are headquartered in Plymouth, Michigan, outside of Detroit, and maintain testing laboratories, manufacturing, and support facilities around the globe.

Established in 1935, we have been a family-owned company for generations, we treat our customers and employees as if they are part of our family. We set our employees up for success, as they are given constant opportunities to learn and develop new skills. As many of our team members have been with LINK for a generation or more, the LINK team is equipped with a wealth of knowledge, providing decades of hands‑on experience and out-of-the-box thinking to OEMs and suppliers everywhere.

We are looking for a talented Test Engineer II, who will be responsible for validating and testing client components and systems to aid in the development of a high-quality process that meets Customer needs. You will support Customer jobs including special vehicle tests, durability, NVH, performance, fleet tests, extreme environment conditions, etc.

Main Responsibilities:

• Technical responsibility for organizing and executing Customer jobs.
• Analyze test results and provide engineering reports that meet Customer specifications.
• Read and understand test specifications for vehicle testing projects.
• Monitor tests in progress to ensure they are running to specification parameters.
• Analyze technical matters in the test engineering field to provide solutions to internal Customers.
• Use equipment instrumentation for set up and calibration.
• Use a Windows based computer system to access relevant test procedures and quality system documents, enter measurement data, store, and retrieve files from the network, etc.
• Interaction with Customer to obtain test objectives, testing parameters to provide test results.
• Work with the staff to ensure quality testing.
• Ensure work is performed in a safe manner using all available safety equipment.
• All other related duties as assigned.
• Possess mental faculties consistent with performing the minimum requirements of the job.
• Adhere and perform all duties aligned with the core values of the LINK Group organization, Can-Do Attitude, Courage, Commitment, Humility and Accountability.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a related Associate’s Degree with 3 years relevant work experience in an automotive engineering laboratory; equivalent related work experience also acceptable in lieu of education.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience in an automotive engineering laboratory.
• High School Diploma.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Familiarity with model 4000 modules (analog, temp, pulse, NVH) preferred.
• Understanding of vehicle braking systems preferred.
• Understanding of load configuration including center of gravity, GAWR’s, GCVM preferred.
• Experience working with ERP systems (Epicor preferred).
• Proven knowledge of test engineering, including methods, equipment, reporting and analysis.
• Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work well in a Team environment.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong independent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to walk.
• Ability to speak verbally and read in English.
• Ability to see with corrective lenses.
• Ability to hear.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to bend, stoop, crouch, reach, hand-eye coordination, and manual dexterity.
• Ability to use a computer.
• Ableto work overtime, eveningsand/orweekendsasrequired.
• Able to travel up to 10% domestically.

Hazards:

• Normal hazards related to working in an office environment.
• Normal hazards related to working in a manufacturing and testing environment.
• Normal hazards related to road and air travel.

LINK is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. VEVRRA Federal Contractor.

LINK is an E-Verify employer.

E-Verify is an internet-based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows participating employees to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees in the United States.

Accessibility for Applicants with Disabilities:

If you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability please call 1-734-453-0800. Please provide your contact information and details about the posted position of interest. Only inquiries regarding assistance for those who need accommodation with the online application process due to a disability will be returned.

Note to all Agencies / Direct Placement:

LINK has a team of dedicated recruiters who are responsible for all hiring needs. Our practice is to partner and work with our approved vendors only and on an as-needed basis. LINK has identified and finalized our list of preferred vendors and the review process has been closed. We do not accept resumes from recruiting agencies that are not a preferred vendor, have not been authorized or approved by Corporate Recruiting to partner on a position and have not signed LINK’s vendor agreement. Any resumes submitted from unapproved vendors will be considered unsolicited, and LINK will not be obligated to pay a referral fee.