Junior Test Engineer – Braking Systems

ALTEN Technology USA•Auburn Hills, MI

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. About the Role We are looking for a motivated Junior Test Engineer to support brake system testing and validation activities for Client programs. The ideal candidate may come from a brake shop, automotive service, lab, or metrology background and have a strong interest in vehicle braking systems.

Requirements

Degree in Mechanical/Automotive Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field OR brake shop / technician experience with strong mechanical aptitude.
Hands‑on experience with brake components (rotors, pads, calipers, hydraulics).
Basic understanding of measurement tools (micrometers, dial indicators, torque wrenches).
Interest in lab testing environments and engineering validation.

Nice To Haves

Experience with brake benches, dynamometers, or automotive test labs.
Exposure to metrology, instrumentation, or DAQ systems.
Understanding of braking fundamentals (friction, heat, pedal feel, torque generation).
Any experience with vehicle dynamics or NVH is a plus.
Curious, hands‑on, and eager to learn.
Strong attention to detail and documentation discipline.
Good teamwork and communication with engineers, technicians, and lab staff.

Responsibilities

Assist in conducting brake performance, durability, and wear tests on dynamometers or test benches.
Support setup and tear‑down of brake components (rotors, pads, calipers, hydraulic lines).
Perform basic diagnostics and inspections before and after tests.
Install and verify sensors such as thermocouples, pressure transducers, wheel‑speed sensors, torque cells, and linear displacement sensors.
Perform basic calibration steps and ensure measurement accuracy.
Operate data acquisition systems and assist with test stand troubleshooting.
Maintain lab equipment, brake rigs, environmental chambers, and measurement tools.
Follow lab safety procedures and 5S standards.
Prepare test samples and support component measurements (micrometers, calipers, precision gauges).
Record test conditions and results; validate data quality.
Support data plotting and basic analysis (Excel, MATLAB, or similar tools).
Prepare draft test reports and summaries for review by senior engineers.