Vibration Engineer, Environmental Testing

Marotta Controls•Parsippany, NJ

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Engineer – Vibration supports the manufacturing and qualification testing of Marotta products by leading vibration and environmental testing activities within the mechanical testing laboratory. This role is responsible for operating and optimizing electrodynamic vibration and thermal test systems, developing test fixtures, analyzing test data, and supporting production acceptance testing of valves, power electronics, and control actuation systems. The Production Engineer works closely with Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering teams to ensure products meet technical specifications and environmental requirements. This role also drives continuous improvement initiatives related to test procedures, equipment reliability, and manufacturing efficiency in a fast-paced aerospace production environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related engineering discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
Working knowledge of mechanical vibrations, structural dynamics, or environmental testing.
Experience interpreting technical drawings, engineering specifications, and test procedures.
Strong troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard engineering software tools.
Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment with recurring test operations.
Must be a U.S. Citizen due to government contract requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience with electrodynamic vibration systems or environmental testing equipment.
Familiarity with data acquisition systems, accelerometers, and dynamic measurement instrumentation.
Experience in aerospace, defense, or high-reliability manufacturing environments.
Knowledge of root cause analysis, failure investigation, and corrective action processes.
Exposure to Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

Operate and manage electrodynamic vibration and thermal test systems to verify manufacturing quality and dynamic performance of aerospace components.
Develop, configure, and execute vibration and environmental test profiles based on engineering and customer specifications.
Program and configure test software and instrumentation to ensure accurate test execution and data acquisition.
Design and implement vibration test fixtures and tooling to support production acceptance testing.
Analyze dynamic response and vibration behavior of products to identify performance characteristics or potential issues.
Troubleshoot test setups and equipment to ensure proper test execution and data reliability.
Interpret technical drawings, schematics, and procedures to support test preparation and product evaluation.
Document all test results and maintain accurate test records in accordance with engineering and regulatory requirements.
Investigate test failures, identify root causes, and support corrective action efforts in collaboration with Quality and Engineering teams.
Support continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean manufacturing efforts to improve testing efficiency and throughput.
Maintain and support testing equipment, instrumentation, and transducers, coordinating maintenance or repairs as needed.
Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate new products, programs, or testing requirements into the production environment.
Communicate testing results, observations, and recommendations to cross-functional teams.