Test Engineer

AKG North America – Mebane, NC

At AKG, we believe great people build great products. We are looking for dependable, safety-focused team members who want to grow their skills and be part of a company that values teamwork, accountability, respect, and continuous improvement.

We are looking for a team member who enjoys hands‑on work, problem‑solving, and working with precision equipment in a manufacturing environment. We will train you as needed.

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Shift differential opportunities
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits the first of the month after 30 days
• Company‑paid life insurance, STD insurance and LTD insurance
• PTO and paid holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Training and advancement opportunities
• Stable manufacturing environment
• Employee recognition programs
• Team‑oriented culture focused on safety and respect

• Support validation for new products to meet market needs.
• Perform component selection (heat exchangers, pumps, fans, compressors, controls, etc).
• Apply design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA).
• Commit to AKG’s corporate principles.
• Support market research led by Marketing and Product Development Manager and identify opportunities for product improvement.
• Develop new tests and methods for validation and verification of product characteristics and requirements.
• Execute verification and validation testing as requested by other departments.
• Write technical reports summarizing testing and validation efforts.
• Provide engineering support to Testing and Validation department.
• Build and test Battery Thermal Management Systems (BTMS) prototypes.

• BS in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET‑accredited university.
• Strong background in thermodynamics.
• Strong structural knowledge.
• Able to engineer creative and sound technical solutions.
• Technical writing and English communication skills.
• Strong Excel and MATLAB data‑management skills.
• Wiring and instrumentation experience (preferred).
• Data acquisition experience (preferred).
• Machine shop/fabrication experience (preferred).
• TIG welding capability (preferred).
• CAN architecture familiarity (preferred).
• Experience with high voltage (desired).
• Experience with Battery Thermal Management Systems (desired).

AKG is an Equal Opportunity Employer.