Test Lab Engineer - Automotive (Manufacturing)

Growing and stable organization with growth prospects

Highly competitive benefits and compensation package

About Our Client

Our client is a leading manufacturer of various output alternators and power management solutions for automotive, industrial, and military applications. Located in the near northern suburbs of Chicago, they have seen steady business growth and are looking to bolster their test engineering laboratory for customer satisfaction.

Job Description

Execute testing on advanced automotive electrical system components to verify functionality and performance.

Create and document detailed test plans along with clear, concise test reports.

Keep thorough and accurate records of all testing activities, results, and documentation.

Develop and carry out tests and experiments in alignment with industry standards.

Safely operate high-power and rotating test equipment during evaluations.

Design and build specialized test fixtures and custom testing setups.

Work closely with Design Engineering, Quality Assurance, and customers to support testing needs.

Utilize methodologies such as Design of Experiments (DOE) and Highly Accelerated Life Testing (HALT).

Plan and perform formal qualification testing and first article validation.

Improve testing efficiency and capacity by introducing innovative processes and methods.

Coordinate with third-party laboratories for specialized testing not conducted internally.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

ITAR Compliance

Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Degree

5+ years of experience in product testing, ideally in an automotive setting

Experience with DAQ (Data Acquisition), specific experience with LabView strongly preferred

Strong analytical and problem solving abilities

Experience with military and automotive performance and testing standards preferred

Experience with Script Programming a plus

Experience with simulation tools such as PSpice, Matlab or Simulink preferred

What's on Offer

Base salary up to around $100,000 depending on experience and interviews

Discretionary bonus plan

World class health/medical/dental insurance

401k and roth IRA plans with match

ESOP plan

Ancillary benefits

PTO

Holiday closures

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