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Test Engineer

Auburn Hills, MI

Posted: 03/11/2025 Industry: Engineering Job Number: 40237

Job Description

 We are working closely with a hiring team to assist them in finding the right person for their Contract Test Engineer position. 
 
This is a long-term contract role 
 

The Test Engineer will be responsible for:

  • Lead and support system, subsystem and component level: test plans, test procedures, test reports, test logs, etc.)
  • Assist Product Engineer in defining test parameters, including with suppliers, partners, and customers
  • Ability to lead/support test data acquisition: Proficient with data acquisition systems, e.g., DEWSoft, Campbell, CAN BUS, J1939 messages/dbc files, Vector CANalyzer, OBD II, Dearborn Diagnostic tools, etc
  • Install and monitor test instrumentation during vehicle testing: good understanding of FFT Analysis, Order Analysis, Fatigue and Vibration Analysis, and various other data recording devices, computers, and methods
  • Test facility experience: lab and vehicle environment, including procuring, preparing instrumentation harnesses, cables, etc.
  • Development of instrumentation lists to support data collection needs of internal customers: knowledge and proficiency in instrumenting, applying strain gauges, stress/strain gauge application, create load cells, thermocouples, pressure transducers, to mention a few without much guidance
  • Collectively lead peers in the specification/ selection, procurement, calibration, maintenance and retirement of test equipment
  • Ability to operate test equipment to include but not limited to environmental chambers, MTS equipment, hydraulic pumps, load cells, load banks, coolers, etc.
  • The collection and analysis of test data and documenting results: records, collects and reduce test data for test reports
  • Prepares a summary report on test results: author &/or assist others in writing of test documentation
  • Write test incident reports, failure analyses, corrective action and management reports, as required
  • Support and adhere to all company safety regulations & policies
  • Undertake other duties as determined by the Test Engineering Manager

Job Requirements


  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Systems) or a related field, preferred
  • 3-5 or more years of experience with data acquisition and installation of recording devices preferably in DOD ground vehicles
  • Experience with data reduction techniques and analysis tools, e.g., MATLAB, LabVIEW, Campbell, DEWESoft
  • Basic mechanical knowledge, preferably hands-on experience with fabrication shop equipment
  • Familiarity with military standards, US DoD processes, and procedures for vehicle development and procurement
  • Ability to obtain security clearance
  • Proficient in Excel (formulas, graphs, writing macro, etc)

Travel Requirements:

Up to 30% travel may be required

 

For immediate review, please send a copy of your resume to Ken Markiewicz at kmarkiewicz@xfiregroup.com

 
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