Test Engineer II

Gentherm•Racine, WI

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Test Engineer II designs, develops, and maintains structural laboratory testing capabilities to meet internal and external customer requirements. The role leads the technical execution of assigned structural testing programs while supporting safe, accurate, reliable, and efficient laboratory operations. It serves as a technical resource for customers, technicians, engineers, and project stakeholders by translating requirements into practical testing solutions, resolving technical issues, and delivering high-quality results. The position also supports laboratory leadership with technical insight, prioritization, and continuous improvement. The position is primarily based in the Structural Laboratory and associated office areas, with regular work around laboratory equipment and test systems in accordance with established safety requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline, or equivalent relevant technical experience.
Working knowledge of engineering principles applicable to structural testing, mechanics, instrumentation, and measurement systems.
Experience with data acquisition, test instrumentation, data analysis, and technical reporting.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and practical problem-solving skills.
Ability to interpret customer specifications, engineering drawings, test standards, and technical requirements.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to work directly with customers and cross-functional teams.
Sound project-management and organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a hands-on laboratory environment.
High level of initiative, accountability, sound judgment, and commitment to safe work practices.

Nice To Haves

Experience designing or evaluating structural test fixtures and load paths.
Experience with servo-hydraulic or electromechanical test systems, load frames, actuators, strain measurement, fatigue testing, or vibration testing.
Experience supporting customer-facing testing programs or external laboratory services.
Experience with quality systems, measurement system analysis, root-cause investigation, corrective action, or laboratory accreditation requirements.
Experience guiding technicians or providing technical leadership on complex test programs.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain structural testing capabilities, equipment, instrumentation, and procedures.
Lead structural testing programs from requirements review and test planning through test completion, data analysis, and final reporting.
Develop and implement safe, reliable, and efficient test setups using appropriate methods, fixturing, instrumentation, data acquisition, and measurement techniques.
Maintain laboratory equipment and infrastructure through calibration, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, upgrades, and replacement activities.
Evaluate customer specifications and testing requirements to determine technical feasibility and recommend testing approaches.
Collaborate with customers, engineers, technicians, suppliers, and other stakeholders to support communication and project execution.
Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and training to laboratory technicians and less-experienced engineers.
Identify and implement improvements to laboratory safety, quality, repeatability, efficiency, data integrity, and testing capabilities.