Vibration Test Engineer: Lab & Shake Lead

VMC Group; Bloomingdale (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K match

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid holidays

Job summary

VMC Group is seeking a Test Engineer in New Jersey to lead validation for vibration isolation and seismic/noise control products. You will conduct tests in-house and with suppliers, coordinate external testing, and manage projects with labs and customers.

The role requires strong test planning, execution, and documentation, with travel 25–50% (including possible international travel). Bachelor's in engineering and hands-on lab experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent (4–6 years of progressive mechanical engineering work)
• Hands‑on experience with laboratory machinery and data collection systems - preferred
• Experience with elastomers, metals, manufacturing, or quality assurance

Responsibilities

• Identify, plan for and ensure proper tools and equipment are in place to allow for proper and timely testing
• Coordinate external shake testing of nonstructural building components
• Plan for and handle all advance test preparation and manage the testing process
• Perform physical tests on materials, products and customer supplied equipment
• Prepare mechanical test fixtures, including non-precision machining to alter test apparatus
• Perform material acceptance and diagnostic tests
• Administer and develop a wide range of testing and development protocols
• Perform calibration tests and measurements on equipment
• Support Quality as required

Skills

Project management

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Self-starter

Confident communicator

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

4–6 years mechanical engineering

Experience with elastomers/metals/manufacturing/QA

Tools

Lab equipment

Data acquisition systems

Microsoft Project

Job description

VMC Group is seeking a Test Engineer in New Jersey to lead validation for vibration isolation and seismic/noise control products. You will conduct tests in-house and with suppliers, coordinate external testing, and manage projects with labs and customers.

The role requires strong test planning, execution, and documentation, with travel 25–50% (including possible international travel). Bachelor's in engineering and hands-on lab experience are preferred.