Vibration Test Technician

Vibration Test Technician

In compliance with applicable pay transparency requirements, the application window for this position is expected to close on July 3, 2026, subject to change based on business need.

The Vibration Test Technician is responsible for performing testing and evaluation on a variety of products to the provisions of client-provided or other national, international, or industry-specific performance and durability standards or U.S., Canadian and other international product safety standards; writing reports; and communicating with clients.

• Contribute to a safe and healthy work environment by actively participating, taking responsibility, and following established procedures and policies.
• Read and conduct testing per provided testing standards for the EUT (equipment under test).
• Read and understand client-provided or otherwise published performance or product safety standards.
• Read and understand schematics and manufacturing instructions.
• Validate the project scope and sample applicability.
• Identify and locate test instruments and equipment required for testing, under scope of the project.
• Create and execute project test plan.
• Supply information for quotes such as length of project, site needed, rental equipment, samples, and standards that will be used.
• Set up and operate EUT; perform and document simple repairs on EUT as needed.
• Record and document testing process and results.
• Conduct thorough construction review, or sample inspection as needed; document results.
• Perform testing of products in accordance with standards. Core tests include, but are not limited to:
  Vibration durability, environmental performance, temperature, pressure, stability, voltage and current sources.
• Set up and operate standard test equipment including, but not limited to:
  Temperature/Humidity Chambers;
  Vibration Test Controllers;
  Programmable Power Supplies PLC or other controllers. Use hand tools to build/calibrate test fixtures.
• Following sample handling procedures, ensure that sample is logged into and out of the system. Move equipment as needed through the facility. Properly package sample for shipment.
• Compile test results and evaluations.
• Compile data and product description and type final report using established report shell. Submit report to reviewer for final approval.
• Communicate project status and test results to client, sales personnel, and management throughout testing. Provide on-going support to clients as needed.
• Identify, properly document, and recommend engineering judgments within policy guidelines.

• High School Diploma or GED and 2 years related experience preferred OR Associates degree in engineering or relevant technical field and 2 years related experience.
• Must have experience with Vibration Testing.
• Demonstrated experience with Automotive (SAE, OEM specific), or International (ANSI, MIL, IEC, ISO) performance and environmental simulation test standards, and/or U.S., Canadian, and other International product safety standards, i.e., ANSI, CSA, UL, EN, IEC preferred
• Microsoft Office experience preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Must be self-motivated and able to work independently in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
• Ability to make technical decisions and engineering judgments independently within established parameters

Must be able to work in a variety of client locations, environments, and conditions. This may include climbing stairs, walking long distances, walking on rough and uneven terrain, walking through client work facilities, working in heat/cold conditions, indoors and outdoors.

• Must be able to accommodate working various shifts as client activities are scheduled.
• Must be able to withstand the rigors of extensive travel.
• May require difficult travel and long periods of driving.
• Ability to move and conduct work with full range of motion.
• Ability to lift 25-50lbs (luggage)
• Extended periods of computer-based work
• Extended periods of standing

• Domestic travel required, estimated up to 10%.

The base pay for this position is $28 per hour to $35 per hour. Actual pay is based on several factors including market location and position-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

DEKRA North America strives to provide a competitive benefits package to colleagues and promotes physical, emotional, and financial well-being. Colleagues can self-select from our benefits to create a package unique to their needs. These benefits include access to competitive health care and retirement benefits, paid time off,…