Test Engineer

Job Description

Do you have a passion for product testing and all things automotive? We’re hiring a Test Engineer for our company’s headquarters in Bridgeton, Missouri. If you possess:

Minimum BS in Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or similar Engineering degree.

1-4 years of hands-on experience in development, testing, and delivery of highly reliable complex systems

Familiarity with testing equipment, best practices and methodologies for stress testing, environmental testing, and accelerated life testing to assess product durability and reliability under various conditions in a regulated industry.

Experience with Squish, Arduino, Python, SQL, Java or other programming languages for test automation, data analysis, and visualization

Prefer experience within automotive industry

Hunter could be a great fit for you! Family owned since 1946, Hunter Engineering is the global industry-leader in wheel alignment systems, wheel balancing systems, vehicle inspection systems, and more. Hunter equipment, made in America, is approved, and used by vehicle manufacturers, tire companies, and dealers in over 130 countries. Hunter was named a 2023 finalist for Best Places to Work award by St. Louis Business Journal.

As a Test Engineer:

What you will do:

Test Protocol Execution & Reporting

Complete test plans and protocols for electrical, mechanical, and vision projects. Including on-site Alpha testing through initial off-site Beta testing

Participate in weekly project meetings to provide key design for reliability inputs to mitigate risks from first prototypes to first customer shipment and beyond.

Identify and present issues during design verification testing, and escalates new or persistent failures to appropriate engineering teams

Perform failure analysis to identify root cause and help develop process/design mitigations collaborating with mechanical, electrical and software engineering teams to rapidly implement corrective actions and resolve system issues

Clearly documents test results and observations in test reports

Other Responsibilities

Collaborate with test technicians on test methods and procedures

Ensures successful, on-time completion of department projects; communicates constraints to direct management when project completion is at risk

Assist in assembly and overall testing of P1-P3 Prototype builds from the Manufacturing plant(s)

Additional Qualifications Include:

Understanding of automotive service equipment as it relates to equipment manufactured by Hunter Engineering Company

Knowledge of Phase Gate NPD or NPI process for new product development

Previous experience in test fixture design or automation is a plus

Ability to adapt to ever changing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and present logical conclusions based on customer experiences

Ability to work independently, regularly reporting progress and status of testing

Excellent project management, written & verbal communication, and cross-functional teamwork skills

Must have Microsoft tools and computer operating systems.

Detailed oriented

Ability to use hand tools and power tools.

Ability to troubleshoot electrical & mechanical equipment issues.

Some Benefits and Perks Include:

Industry Leading Healthcare

Industry Leading Profit-Sharing Plan w/ Safe Harbor Contribution

Generous Paid Time Away

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Parental Leave

Our people come first as we aim for excellence. We value work/life balance and take pride in our culture of excellence, respect, innovation, teamwork, and service to others. Will you join us in our mission to ‘align people and innovation to drive excellence?’

Full-time