NVH Test Engineer I

ROUSH•Dearborn, MI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The NVH Test Engineer I supports Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) testing on vehicles and consumer products. The role helps ensure testing follows established procedures and contributes to test setup, issue resolution, forecasting, data acquisition, and customer communication. The engineer also assists colleagues and senior engineers in preparing reports for internal and external customers. This position is located in Dearborn, Michigan.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a related field.
Two years of experience working in structural dynamics and/or acoustics.
U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent residency permitting compliance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
Basic knowledge of powertrain and driveline NVH, vehicle NVH, modal analysis, mount and fixturing systems, or acoustic and damping materials.
Basic knowledge of NVH instrumentation, test equipment, and data-processing techniques.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
Ability to multitask and work as a team player, with excellent interpersonal skills.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Good knowledge of acoustic testing with microphones.
Master’s degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a related field.
Basic knowledge of one or more NVH or vehicle testing and analysis software tools: Siemens LMS Simcenter Testlab, HEAD Acoustics, B & K Pulse, National Instruments Labview, PTDiag, Vector tools (CANalyzer and CANape), ATI (Accurate Technologies), or Intrepid systems.
Basic knowledge of numerical programming software such as Matlab, Python, or GNU Octave.
Basic knowledge of vibration testing equipment such as impact hammers, laser vibrometer, accelerometers, shakers, tachometers, and other sensors.
Ability to diagnose and solve NVH problems using experimental and analytical techniques, operate test vehicles on a track, and develop custom test setups.

Responsibilities

Support test equipment setup, including fixtures, wiring, and instrumentation.
Collaborate with technicians to conduct tests, document test setups, and process test results.
Analyze test data, draw conclusions, make recommendations, and clearly communicate results.
Verify testing accuracy and thoroughness and determine whether additional testing is needed.
Identify NVH or testing issues and help develop countermeasures; tailor testing requirements and processes to support efficient and reliable testing.
Support equipment management by helping identify maintenance, calibration, upgrade, and acquisition needs.
Support project management and implementation of testing-efficiency improvements.
Perform minor automotive mechanic work and part changes as required for testing.