Vehicle Test Engineer II: Data-Driven Vehicle Testing

ROUSH; Wittmann (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Roush is seeking a Vehicle Test Engineer II in Whittmann, AZ to support test procedure execution for full vehicles on test tracks or road surfaces, evaluating durability, strength, and customer usage. You will plan, implement, track, and document testing, ensuring data meets requirements and procedures are followed.

The role involves data acquisition, analysis, and collaboration with engineers and customers to drive test outcomes and improvements. This is a full-time position based in Arizona.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• U.S. Citizenship with ITAR compliance.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in automotive systems design, development, or testing.
• Good understanding of powertrain and chassis system principles.
• Knowledge of fluid flow and heat transfer.
• Knowledge of basic programming and electronics troubleshooting.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Support test planning with Design and Program Engineers to ensure appropriate vehicle configuration and procedure for system prove-out.
• Inspect vehicles to ensure they are representative, properly instrumented, and ready to test.
• Participate in daily monitoring, and communicate issues to the team when needed.
• Maintain high quality database records of all issues found and resolutions applied.
• Support diagnosis and root-cause analysis by driving vehicles and consulting with Design Engineers.
• Provide detailed repair direction to technicians as required, with engineering service procedures and illustrations.
• Support implementation of new diagnostic, safety, or test equipment/methods.
• Identify needs for test hardware or software upgrades and support business case requests.
• Maintain data analysis macros and programs.
• Compile test data, perform analysis, and provide feedback and conclusions to customers.

Skills

Powertrain & chassis knowledge

Fluid flow & heat transfer

Programming basics

MS Word & Excel

CAN signal communication

Education

BSc Mechanical Engineering

BSc Mechanical Engineering Technology

BSc Automotive Engineering

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Roush is seeking a Vehicle Test Engineer II in Whittmann, AZ to support test procedure execution for full vehicles on test tracks or road surfaces, evaluating durability, strength, and customer usage. You will plan, implement, track, and document testing, ensuring data meets requirements and procedures are followed.

The role involves data acquisition, analysis, and collaboration with engineers and customers to drive test outcomes and improvements. This is a full-time position based in Arizona.