Test Engineer I

NMB•Marysville, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This entry-level position supports and executes validation and testing procedures for automotive components, including outer handles, door mirrors, kick sensors, and charge port doors, at the Ohio R&D Center. Under the direction of senior engineering staff and management, the employee performs hands-on Design Verification (DV) and Production Verification (PV) testing, analyzes test data, maintains laboratory equipment, and prepares evaluation reports. The role offers hands-on technical experience and career growth in automotive component engineering. The position works in an office and test laboratory environment and involves domestic travel of less than 20% and international travel of less than 10%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical field.
0 to 2 years of engineering experience.
Valid driver’s license.
Hands-on experience with or familiarity with testing tools such as environmental chambers, force/displacement sensors, multimeters, oscilloscopes, or DAQ systems.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Business-level English proficiency in writing, speaking, and reading.
Legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; employment eligibility verification is required at hire. Visa sponsorship is not available.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including frequently sitting, standing, walking, using hands to assemble or set up test fixtures, and reaching with hands and arms; occasionally lifting or moving up to 30 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Internship or co-op experience in automotive engineering, testing, or laboratory environments is highly preferred.
Basic knowledge of CAD software such as CATIA or data analysis tools.
Basic or conversational Japanese is a plus but is not required.

Responsibilities

Execute DV/PV testing on automotive electro-mechanical components according to customer specifications, internal engineering standards, and industry guidelines.
Set up test fixtures, environmental chambers, durability test rigs, and data acquisition systems.
Monitor tests, log data, and identify test anomalies or product failures during execution.
Collect, process, and analyze raw testing data using engineering software and tools.
Prepare test reports documenting test conditions, setup, results, and root-cause findings for internal review and customer presentation.
Participate in root-cause analysis of failures observed during validation testing.
Assist with maintaining, calibrating, and troubleshooting laboratory equipment and test instrumentation.
Maintain a safe, organized, and clean laboratory working environment in compliance with company safety policies.
Collaborate with R&D design engineers, quality assurance, and project managers to support project timelines and testing milestones.
Communicate testing progress, bottlenecks, and results to the direct manager and senior test engineers.
Seek improvements and more efficient, less expensive work processes; maintain high ethical standards and comply with company policies and procedures.
Report irregular issues and problems to management, maintain good communication with management, co-workers, and outside contacts, and support co-workers and other departments when requested by management.
Maintain a clean and safe working area.