Tire Test Engineer Technician

Virginia Tech•Danville, VA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Tire Test Engineering Technician is responsible for planning, executing, and validating advanced tire force-and-moment evaluations using Global Center for Automotive Performance Simulation (GCAPS) globally exclusive Flat Trac LTRe system and Static Fixture. This role applies specialized technical expertise to develop and oversee complex test programs, ensuring accurate, high-quality data for motorsports teams, leading automotive manufacturers, and tire and sensor developers. The Engineering Technician provides practical and technical leadership by coordinating test activities, preparing detailed analytical reports, monitoring project resources, and ensuring work adheres to established engineering standards. This position exercises independent judgement in troubleshooting, reviewing results, and recommending improvements to testing methods and workflows. The Technician may guide the work of others and play a key role in ensuring projects are completed efficiently, accurately, and within scope. Collaboration with industry partners around the globe expected.

Requirements

Degree in automotive systems engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or other quantitative discipline with exception for significant professional experience in related field, or equivalent technical training/certifications.
Mechanical Aptitude
Problem solving related to mechanical systems and control systems
Must live within commuting distance for this position which requires on-site work
Experience managing engineering projects
Strong engineering integration skills
Working knowledge of electrical and mechanical engineering principles
Ability to interpret drawings and schematics
Strong interpersonal, communication, and team skills

Nice To Haves

Prior development experience with MATLAB or other computational tools
Demonstrated experience in testing/laboratory setting
Background in signal processing and calibration
Experience in industrial or heavy equipment environments

Responsibilities

Planning, executing, and validating advanced tire force-and-moment evaluations using Global Center for Automotive Performance Simulation (GCAPS) globally exclusive Flat Trac LTRe system and Static Fixture.
Applying specialized technical expertise to develop and oversee complex test programs, ensuring accurate, high-quality data for motorsports teams, leading automotive manufacturers, and tire and sensor developers.
Providing practical and technical leadership by coordinating test activities, preparing detailed analytical reports, monitoring project resources, and ensuring work adheres to established engineering standards.
Exercising independent judgement in troubleshooting, reviewing results, and recommending improvements to testing methods and workflows.
Guiding the work of others and playing a key role in ensuring projects are completed efficiently, accurately, and within scope.
Collaborating with industry partners around the globe.