Safety Test Labs - Impact Safety Test Engineer

ALTEN Technology USA•Auburn Hills, MI

3h•Onsite

About The Position

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more. As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing. When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow. The Impact Safety Test Engineer is responsible for the planning, preparing and performing impact safety-related testing and ensuring successful completion of full-size vehicle , component and/or occupant sled testing. This role requires knowledge in domestic and global regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Bachelors of Science in Engineering or from an ABET accredited University.
1-5 years of automotive experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office & MS Teams
Ability to work independently and well within a team.
Strong planning, organizational skills and have excellent communicate skills.
Ability to manage several continuous improvement initiatives and engineering projects without disruption of day to day testing activities - all with minimal supervision.
Effective operation of precise data acquisition equipment and software, or demonstrate capabilities for mastering these systems in adequate time.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Hypergraph Analytical Software, Canalizer, Math-lab software and Omega Temp loggers a plus
3-5 years’ experience in automotive test facility, impact testing preferred.
Knowledge or experience with logistics planning, warehouse management, or material handling.
Basic knowledge of LEAN principles and process improvement practices. Basic knowledge of standard problem solving techniques (8D, fishbone analysis, 5-Why, etc).
Basic knowledge of automotive restraint systems (airbag, seat belts, etc.) and interior trim assembly (instrument panels, seats, door trim).
Exposure to working with or supervising a unionized workforce.
Familiarity with global test regulations (NHTSA, FMVSS, EuroNCAP, etc.) and third party test procedures (IIHS).
Masters Electrical Engineering.

Responsibilities

Reviewing impact test regulations and test request provided by requestor, providing work instructions to Salaried Bargaining Unit technicians, mechanics and photographers, performing test to regulations and post test data validations.
Ensuring the test data collection systems are properly configured and are capturing the required test data.
Interfacing with equipment suppliers/internal departments to coordinate calibrations/repair, keep up on current software and hardware best practices.
Performing onsite physical prep and test, working with the vehicle, test related hardware and software.
Development and implementation of new test methods and/or equipment.
Familiarity with global component and vehicle impact test regulations and may also involve managing improvements to department processes.