Engineering Test Technician

The Engineering Test Technician performs hands‑on setup, instrumentation, operation, monitoring, troubleshooting, and documentation of product development and validation tests for automotive components and subsystems. Working from test requests, specifications, work instructions, drawings, and direction from Test Engineers, the technician helps convert technical requirements into safe, reliable, and repeatable laboratory testing.

This role requires strong mechanical and electrical aptitude, disciplined work practices, accurate data collection, and the ability to manage several active test assignments. Experience with refrigeration, HVAC, compressors, heat pumps, refrigerant circuits, or automotive thermal management systems is strongly preferred, while candidates with substantial hands‑on experience in other product testing disciplines will also be considered.

• Review assigned test requests, work instructions, specifications, drawings, and safety requirements before beginning work; obtain clarification when requirements are incomplete or conflicting.
• Assemble, install, and verify test articles, fixtures, plumbing, wiring, sensors, controls, guards, and other equipment required for testing.
• Install and troubleshoot instrumentation such as thermocouples, pressure transducers, flow meters, accelerometers, current and voltage sensors, speed sensors, and other measurement devices.
• Configure and operate data acquisition, control, environmental, durability, performance, and support equipment in accordance with approved procedures.
• Conduct and monitor tests, record observations, verify operating limits, respond to alarms or abnormal conditions, and stop testing when safety, equipment, sample integrity, or data validity may be compromised.
• Support testing of automotive components and subsystems, including refrigeration and thermal management products when assigned.
• Maintain accurate shift notes, test logs, sample identification, photographs, data files, and other required records.

• Fabricate, assemble, modify, and repair test fixtures, brackets, tubing, hoses, wiring, and support equipment from drawings, sketches, or engineering direction.
• Assist engineers with fixture development, instrumentation selection, equipment modifications, and setup validation.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, controls, plumbing, and equipment problems using appropriate tools and systematic troubleshooting methods.
• Perform preventive maintenance, routine verification, housekeeping, and minor repairs to improve equipment availability and reliability.
• Identify recurring test or equipment issues and document corrective actions and improvement opportunities in applicable tracking systems.
• Maintain tools, materials, critical consumables, spare parts, and work areas in an orderly and serviceable condition.

• Collect, organize, review, and transfer test data; identify missing, inconsistent, or abnormal information for engineering review.
• Assist with basic calculations, plots, data summaries, report preparation, and technical documentation as assigned.
• Use applicable laboratory information systems to document equipment, personnel, timing, test conditions, scope changes, costs, and results.
• Verify equipment identification and calibration status before use and follow required handling, verification, and traceability practices.
• Perform work in accordance with laboratory procedures and applicable ISO/IEC 17025 and IATF 16949 requirements.
• Participate in audits, proficiency testing, corrective actions, and continuous improvement activities as assigned.
• Comply with corporate safety…