Engineer , Test

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

LOCATION: Avon / Ohio (US-OH), United States |
BRAND: Bendix |
REQUISITION : 9195 |
JOB GRADE: 17

ON-SITE/REMOTE: On-site

Want to help shape tomorrow? At Bendix we've been doing it for 90 years…setting the standard with advanced dynamic solutions that drive improved commercial vehicle performance and safety. We're part of the Knorr-Bremse Group, the global leader in braking technologies. As part of our team, you'll collaborate with a world of talented and dedicated colleagues whose sense of purpose complements your own.

You'll find rewarding opportunities, diverse experiences, partnerships, and an unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. Innovation is part of our DNA. Achievement drives our culture. Learn more today:

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Job Title: Engineer 4, Test [NVH]

Job Location: 35500 Chester Road, Avon, Ohio 44011

Work Hours: Full time, 40 hours per week

Job Duties: This position will perform a full range of technical work in the Wheel End Laboratory, including FMEAs, DVPs, writing new test procedures, signing off on test reports, drafting laboratory management policies and procedures, creating test report templates, developing measurement uncertainty budgets, and conducting inter‑laboratory correlation studies. Additionally, this position will oversee laboratory empirical investigations to resolve component‑level root cause analyses.

A Test Engineer (Level
4) in this role is responsible for ensuring that all technical activities comply with laboratory policies and procedures. This individual is considered a subject matter expert (SME) in NVH for foundation brakes in laboratory testing.

Job Responsibilities:

• Plan, conduct, and coordinate a broad range of complex engineering technical assignments requiring an in-depth knowledge of foundation brake hardware and laboratory testing techniques.
• Support the creation of the DVP&R.
• Execute all tests described in the DVP&R related to dynamometer tests (both NVH and non‑NVH), ensuring the evaluation of technical information and the accurate interpretation of test results.
• Analyze test data and write test reports to clearly document test results and conclusions.
• Serve as a technical expert in foundation brake hardware and laboratory test methods.
• Act as a support resource for other Bendix departments requiring test assistance.
• Lead and coordinate technical laboratory activities, guiding test engineers and technician team members in executing test requests.
• Introduce new tools related to testing and data processing.
• Interface with and deliver presentations to internal and external customers.
• Provide technical direction and support to technicians performing tests.
• Participate in and contribute to NVH technical events, fairs, and committees to enhance testing capabilities and introduce new test procedures.
• Collaborate with global technical testing locations (both internal and external) to harmonize processes and correlate test methods and equipment.
• Maintain the dynamometer maintenance and calibration plan, as well as the instruments used for testing.
• Develop and introduce techniques to improve the detection of NVH events in foundation brakes.

Minimum requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering and eight (8) years of experience as an Engineer within the automotive or commercial vehicle industry. In addition, must have the following:

• Minimum 8 years of experience in foundation brake hardware testing within the automotive or commercial vehicle industry.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in developing and implementing studies and validations in acoustics and vibrations.
• Must have experience with:
  • Tools:
    Pro Link, Test Request System, Mini Tab, Reliability Tools, Data Acquisition Systems, Automated Test Software, Advanced Office Package, Advanced Excel, LabVIEW, Diadem, and IMC or HBM.
  • Supporting standard development with legal and industry standardization…