Vibration Test Technician, III

Vibration Test Technician, III - Detroit, Michigan

Discover your potential. Pursue your passion. Link Engineering Company (LINK) is a premier designer and manufacturer of precision test equipment, specializing in developing customized solutions for the automotive, aviation, off-highway, rail, and civil engineering industries. We are headquartered in Plymouth, Michigan, outside of Detroit, and maintain testing laboratories, manufacturing, and support facilities around the globe. Established in 1935, we have been a family-owned company for generations, treating our customers and employees as if they are part of our family.

We set our employees up for success, as they are given constant opportunities to learn and develop new skills. As many of our team members have been with LINK for a generation or more, the LINK team is equipped with a wealth of knowledge, providing decades of hands-on experience and out-of-the-box thinking to OEMs and suppliers everywhere.

We are looking for a talented Vibration Test Technician, III. You will serve as a senior technical resource responsible for independently executing complex vibration, shock, and environmental durability tests using electrodynamic shakers, 3D scanners, thermal shock chambers, and mechanical shock equipment. You will lead advanced troubleshooting, mentor junior technicians, interface directly with customers and engineers, and ensure test programs meet all technical, safety, and quality requirements.

This role requires extensive technical expertise, strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple high-priority test programs with minimal supervision.

• Lead complex test setups for mechanical, hydraulic, and electrodynamic systems in accordance with engineering specifications, standards, and customer requirements.
• Develop, program, and optimize advanced vibration profiles using Dactron, Vibration Research, and other controller platforms.
• Design, validate, and approve test fixtures, ensuring structural integrity, proper mounting, and compliance with test specifications.
• Serve as the primary troubleshooter for equipment, instrumentation, and test anomalies, performing root-cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
• Independently monitor and adjust machine-controlled test equipment to ensure accurate, stable, and repeatable test performance.
• Interpret complex test results, identify trends, and verify data accuracy prior to engineering review.
• Conduct advanced inspections to determine the nature and cause of part failures, defects, or malfunctions.
• Prepare detailed technical reports, including photos, data summaries, observations, and recommendations.
• Train and mentor Level 1 and Level 2 technicians, providing guidance on equipment operation, safety, and best practices.
• Collaborate directly with customers and engineers to clarify requirements, resolve issues, and support test planning.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, including equipment upgrades, and process improvements.
• Ensure strict adherence to safety protocols, including lockout/tagout, PPE usage, and hazard awareness.
• Perform cross-functional support for setups, teardowns, and special projects across the laboratory.
• Demonstrate and model LINK Group core values:
  Can-Do Attitude, Courage, Commitment, Humility, and Accountability.

• Associate's Degree of Science in Engineering Technology or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in an automotive engineering laboratory or related testing environment.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience operating vibration test equipment, including electrodynamic shaker tables, thermal shock, and mechanical shock systems.

• Advanced knowledge of test standards such as MIL-STD-810, ISO 16750, IEC
  60068, and OEM-specific procedures.
• Strong proficiency in machine troubleshooting, instrumentation setup, accelerometers, load cells, and data acquisition systems.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and test specifications.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications and computer-based file structures; experience with data analysis tools preferred.
• Strong analytical, observational, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to identify complex problems, evaluate options, and implement effective solutions.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple test programs, and meet customer timelines.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills with high attention to detail.

• Ability to walk.
• Ability to speak verbally and read in English.
• Ability to see with corrective lenses.
• Ability to hear.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to bend, stoop, crouch, reach, hand-eye coordination, and manual dexterity.
• Ability to use a computer.
• Must be willing to work overtime as required to facilitate testing needs and customer timelines.
• Ability to travel up to 10% domestically.

• Normal hazards related to working in an office…