Test Engineer

UTAC•Northville, MI

23d•Onsite

About The Position

The Test Engineer operates and supports dynamometer test cells for propulsion and driveline systems, from initial setup through test report completion. The role integrates customer test requests into dynamometer control software, calibrates testing equipment, and troubleshoots test-cell equipment and customer products. It requires taking initiative and ownership while managing assignments across multiple areas. The engineer works with customers and interdisciplinary teams to translate requests into functional tests and deliverables. The position involves configuring channels, writing automated test scripts, setting up small-scale test equipment, wiring sensors and systems to data acquisition and industrial drive systems, and preparing customer reports based on test results. Test engineers do not provide opinions or interpretations of customer data. The position requires on-site work as needed; remote work is not offered. Occasional local, national, and international travel may be required, including travel between work sites and to customer sites. The role may involve supporting test activity outside traditional working hours and exposure to industry-accepted chemicals and noise. UTAC offers role-relevant learning and personal development, access to leading technologies and expertise, and competitive, locally tailored rewards and benefits. In the US, listed benefits include medical insurance, dental coverage, and a 401(k).

Requirements

Minimum of a bachelor's degree in engineering, preferably mechanical or electrical, if applicable.
Practical experience and involvement with projects.
Working knowledge of automotive propulsion and driveline systems.
Fluency in English.
Strong problem-solving, strategic-thinking, and analytical skills.
Ability to work cooperatively in a team toward individual and team goals, including with team members at varying job levels.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders.
Strong time-management, multitasking, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and ability to become proficient in systems used by UTAC, such as Concur and Kronos.
Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle for travel between work sites as needed.
Exceptional work ethic, positive attitude, self-starter orientation, and ability to multitask.
Ability to work on-site as needed; remote work is not offered.
Ability to support test activity at off-site locations and outside traditional working hours.
Ability to stand, walk, sit, twist, bend, lift, see, speak, and hear; stand for up to eight hours; and lift up to 50 pounds unassisted or 75 pounds assisted.
Ability to work prolonged periods sitting at a desk and using a computer.
Ability to travel occasionally, locally, nationally, and internationally.

Responsibilities

Integrate customer test requests into in-house dynamometer control software, including configuring channel setups and writing automated test scripts.
Translate customer documents and conversations into fully functional dynamometer tests.
Troubleshoot testing systems and customer product issues.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop concepts and deliverables for customer test requests and internal projects.
Set up small-scale testing equipment, including analog sensors, electrical instruments, and cooling systems.
Wire internal and external sensors to the data acquisition system and industrial drive systems.
Calibrate testing equipment, including torque meters, pressure sensors, and flow meters.
Write customer test reports based on test results without providing opinions or interpretations of customer data.
Support UTAC's culture and values of Integrity, Expertise, and Innovation.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain appropriate attendance, follow instructions positively, treat coworkers with dignity and respect, and comply with UTAC policies, procedures, and safety regulations.
Organize and maintain an efficient personal work area.