Vehicle Test & Validation Engineer — Durability Focus

Socket.dev; Middlebury (IN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Winnebago Industries in Middlebury, IN is seeking a Test & Validation Engineer to lead the development, execution, and continuous improvement of vehicle, component, and electronics testing programs.

You will own advanced testing capabilities, including shaker table systems and environmental chambers, collaborate with engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams, and deliver data-driven insights to improve durability, reliability, and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline and relevant testing experience.
• Experience independently developing and executing engineering test programs.
• Familiarity with instrumentation, data acquisition, and engineering analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead verification and validation plans for vehicle systems, components, materials, and electronics.
• Manage laboratory, proving ground, and field-testing activities.
• Develop test methods mirroring customer usage and real-world conditions.
• Prepare technical reports and communicate findings to leadership.

Skills

Test & Validation Leadership

Data Analysis

Instrumentation & DAQ

Collaboration

Root Cause Investigation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related technical discipline

Tools

Dewesoft

NI

LabVIEW

LMS

m+p

Job description

Winnebago Industries in Middlebury, IN is seeking a Test & Validation Engineer to lead the development, execution, and continuous improvement of vehicle, component, and electronics testing programs.

You will own advanced testing capabilities, including shaker table systems and environmental chambers, collaborate with engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams, and deliver data-driven insights to improve durability, reliability, and customer satisfaction.