Staff Engineer (Vibration Testing)
Core
Lead electro-dynamic shaker and multi-axial simulation table durability testing and validation for vehicles, components, and subsystem assemblies, translating real-world usage into laboratory methods.
Role type
Staff Test Engineer (Vibration & Durability)
Builds
Laboratory validation methods, test fixtures, and accelerated durability test profiles for powersports and automotive products.
Domain
Automotive / Powersports / Structural Dynamics
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Vibration testing, durability validation, data acquisition systems, instrumentation, signal processing, fatigue analysis, structural dynamics, test-fixture development, root-cause analysis, laboratory leadership
Preferred skills
Electro-dynamic shaker and multi-axial simulation table testing, RPC Connect, nCode GlyphWorks, Vibration Research, LMS Test.Lab, MATLAB, vehicle/product development support
Technologies
RPC Connect, nCode GlyphWorks, Vibration Research, LMS Test.Lab, MATLAB
Responsibilities
Lead and perform electro-dynamic shaker and multi-axial simulation table durability testing; Develop and execute vibration validation plans; Create laboratory test profiles and accelerated durability methods; Design, develop, and implement test fixtures; Plan and install instrumentation and collect data; Analyze test data using frequency-domain techniques; Investigate test failures and support root-cause analysis; Direct technicians and provide technical mentorship
Seniority
Staff, hands-on technical leadership & mentorship