Vehicle Test Engineer, II

Link Engineering•Dearborn, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Link Engineering Company (LINK) is a premier designer and manufacturer of precision test equipment, specializing in developing customized solutions for the Automotive, Aviation, Off-Highway, Rail, and Civil Engineering industries. Headquartered in Plymouth, Michigan, LINK maintains testing laboratories, manufacturing, and support facilities globally. Established in 1935, LINK is a family-owned company that prioritizes treating customers and employees like family, offering continuous opportunities for learning and skill development. The company boasts a team with generational experience, providing extensive hands-on knowledge and innovative solutions to OEMs and suppliers. The Vehicle Test Engineer II role is responsible for validating and testing client components and systems to ensure a high-quality development process that meets customer needs. This role supports various customer jobs, including special vehicle tests, durability, NVH, performance, fleet tests, and extreme environment conditions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a related Associate’s Degree with 3 years relevant work experience in an automotive engineering laboratory; equivalent related work experience also acceptable in lieu of education.
Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience in an automotive engineering laboratory.
High School Diploma.
Proven knowledge of test engineering, including methods, equipment, reporting and analysis.
Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines.
Ability to work well in a Team environment.
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Strong independent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Strong Microsoft Office skills.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with model 4000 modules (analog, temp, pulse, NVH) preferred.
Understanding of vehicle braking systems preferred.
Understanding of load configuration including center of gravity, GAWR’s, GCVM preferred.
Experience working with ERP systems (Epicor preferred).

Responsibilities

Technical responsibility for organizing and executing Customer jobs.
Analyze test results and provide engineering reports that meet Customer specifications.
Read and understand test specifications for vehicle testing projects.
Monitor tests in progress to ensure they are running to specification parameters.
Analyze technical matters in the test engineering field to provide solutions to internal Customers.
Use equipment instrumentation for set up and calibration.
Use a Windows based computer system to access relevant test procedures and quality system documents, enter measurement data, store, and retrieve files from the network, etc.
Interaction with Customer to obtain test objectives, testing parameters to provide test results.
Work with the staff to ensure quality testing.
Ensure work is performed in a safe manner using all available safety equipment.
All other related duties as assigned.
Possess mental faculties consistent with performing the minimum requirements of the job.
Adhere and perform all duties aligned with the core values of the LINK Group organization, Can-Do Attitude, Courage, Commitment, Humility and Accountability.