Test and Validation Engineer

Your Job As a Testing & Validation Engineer, you'll play a hands‑on role in bringing new automotive products to life. You'll work in a lab-focused environment, building test setups, running experiments, and seeing how products perform under real‑world conditions. You'll take products from concept to reality, developing and executing validation plans that ensure performance, reliability, and durability before they ever reach the road. This is an ideal opportunity for an early‑career engineer who enjoys building, testing, troubleshooting, and solving real engineering challenges alongside a collaborative team. Location: Grand Blanc, MI | Onsite What You Will Do Bring new automotive antenna products to life by developing and executing validation plans that ensure performance in real‑world conditions Design and build hands‑on test setups, fixtures, and methods to evaluate product reliability and functionality Run mechanical and environmental testing (vibration, thermal, durability) on prototypes and production parts Turn test data into insight, analyzing results to understand material behavior, product performance, and failure points Investigate and troubleshoot failures, partnering with cross‑functional teams to identify root causes and drive improvements Support Design of Experiments (DOE) and validation activities to solve complex engineering and production challenges Collaborate with internal teams and external labs to keep testing on track and aligned with program milestones Communicate results and recommendations clearly through reports and presentations to stakeholders and customers Help evolve lab capabilities by improving test methods, tools, and validation processes Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field Exposure to mechanical engineering, validation, or testing (including internships, co‑ops, or academic projects) Demonstrated ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, or test requirements through coursework or project work Working knowledge of mechanical engineering fundamentals (e.g., stress, strain, fatigue, thermal effects) Exposure to mechanical or environmental testing (e.g., vibration, thermal cycling, durability) through labs, coursework, or internships Experience documenting and communicating technical results (e.g., lab reports, test summaries, presentations) Basic proficiency with CAD tools (e.g., Siemens NX, SolidWorks, Creo, or similar) Ability to communicate technical concepts and test results to both technical and non‑technical audiences, including internal teams and external partners (e.g., customers or suppliers) Less than 5% travel What Will Put You Ahead Internship, co‑op, or project experience in product validation, testing, or mechanical design Hands‑on experience setting up or executing lab‑based tests Exposure to failure analysis, troubleshooting, or root‑cause problem solving Our Benefits Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter. Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results. Equal Opportunities Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E‑Verify. #J-18808-Ljbffr