Test Engineer I

Description

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE OF THE JOB:

This position is responsible for supporting and executing validation and testing procedures for automotive components (e.g., outer handles, door mirrors, kick sensors, charge port doors) at the Ohio R&D Center. The incumbent will perform hands-on Design Verification (DV) and Production Verification (PV) testing, analyze test data, maintain laboratory equipment, and prepare comprehensive evaluation reports under the direction of senior engineering staff and management. This entry-level role offers significant hands-on technical experience and career growth within automotive component engineering.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Testing & Validation Execution

• Execute DV/PV testing on automotive electro-mechanical components according to customer specifications, internal engineering standards, and industry guidelines.
• Set up test fixtures, environmental chambers, durability test rigs, and data acquisition systems.
• Monitor ongoing tests, log data, and identify test anomalies or product failures during execution.

Data Analysis & Technical Reporting

• Collect, process, and analyze raw testing data using engineering software and tools.
• Prepare concise, high-quality test reports documenting test conditions, setup, results, and root-cause findings for internal review and customer presentation.
• Participate in root-cause analysis for failures observed during validation testing.

Laboratory Maintenance & Equipment Support 

• Assist in maintaining, calibrating, and troubleshooting laboratory equipment and test instrumentation.
• Ensure a safe, organized, and clean laboratory working environment in compliance with company safety policies.

Cross-Functional & Team Support

• Collaborate with R&D design engineers, quality assurance, and project managers to support project timelines and testing milestones.
• Communicate testing progress, bottlenecks, and results to direct manager and senior test engineers.

OTHER:

• Seeks constant improvement, more efficient and less expensive ways and means in work processes.
• Maintains high ethical standards in the workplace.
• Reports all irregular issues and problems to Management for solution.
• Maintains good communication with Management, co-workers, and outside contacts.
• Compliance with all company policies and procedures.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean and safe working area.
• Supports co-workers and other departments when requested by Management.
• Work Environment – Office & Test Laboratory Environment. 
• Travel – Domestic: Less than 20%, International: Less than 10% 

JOB QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS/COMPETENCIES:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical field.
• 0 to 2 years of engineering experience (Internship or Co-op experience in automotive engineering, testing, or laboratory environments is highly preferred).
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Hands-on experience or familiarity with testing tools (e.g., environmental chambers, force/displacement sensors, multimeters, oscilloscopes, DAQ systems). Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Basic knowledge of CAD software (e.g., CATIA) or data analysis tools is a plus.
• English: Business level (writing, speaking, reading). Japanese: Basic/Conversational skill is a plus (not required).

SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS:

No Supervisory qualifications are required for this position.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

A normal amount of sitting and standing, average mobility to move around an office, and ability to conduct a normal amount of work on a computer. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully carry out the essential job functions of this position.

 Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to frequently sit and stand, walk, use hands to assemble/setup test fixtures, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds during test setups.

SALARY

At NMB, the pay band for this role is between $70,067.00 and $105,101.00 annually, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. The base pay is a part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range of the pay band process. This offers you the opportunity to progress as you continue to grow and develop your career at NMB.

BENEFITS

·         401(K)

·         Safe Harbor

·         Medical Insurance

·         Dental Insurance

·         Vision Insurance

·         Life Insurance & AD&D

·         Healthcare & Dependent Care Spending Accounts

·         Short-Term Disability

·         Long-Term Disability

·         Employee Assistance Program

·         Sick Leave Benefits

·         Paid Vacation

·         Paid Holidays

·         Tuition Reimbursement

WORK AUTHORIZATION (REQUIRED)

Applicants must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

DISCLAIMER:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time.

The job description doesn't constitute a contract of employment and the company may exercise its employment-at-will rights at any time.

The above lists all of the essential functions, education, knowledge, skills and abilities required for this job. These are the minimum requirements; employees must also demonstrate good interpersonal skills, proper attitude and professionalism, acceptable attendance and work behaviors – at a minimum.