Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, Goken America is an Engineering Services and Product Development company founded in 2004. At Goken America we strive to expand and deliver upon our company motto of “Creating Something Different”. We are continually striving to strengthen our organization, and are always seeking talented individuals who have a strong desire to work in an environment where they can make a difference.

Our “Vision” is to empower our associates to affect change wherever change is needed. Our “Mission” is that in building trust we foster greatness in our people, excellence in our clients and impact in our communities.

Goken America provides an excellent benefits package, one month of paid time off per year and a very competitive compensation plan. In addition, when applicable, we will also provide relocation assistance, temporary housing, visa support and other fringe benefits.

This role will support Test Engineers in prepping the cars for radio frequencies and doing the test setup. Performs set-up, testing, fabrication and supporting calculations and may conduct moderate analysis. Compiles and organizes technical data and may make recommendations. Maintains and is able to troubleshoot test equipment in respective area. Fully proficient in usage of equipment and machinery. May identify and resolve routine and moderately complex problems. Plans activities within specific guidelines to meet deadlines. Normally receives little or no instruction on routine activities and receives general instruction on new assignments

Selected candidate will lead measurement and basic analysis of various antenna form factors such as printed on-glass, roof-mounted micro poles, sharkfin-style combination antennas, patch antennas, or other hidden antenna designs mounted on the interior or exterior of the vehicle. 

Responsibilities

• Work closely with test engineers and the technician supervisor to set up, conduct, analyze, and tear down tests as they pertain to the department’s responsible areas.
• Travel to off-site proving grounds required.
• Operate low frequency tapered chamber and high frequency spherical nearfield chamber
• Measure antenna performance characteristics for validating and improving vehicle reception system design
• Support implementation of corrective action plans resulting from design or manufacturing concerns
• Ensures adherence to both industry and customer standards and best practices, and compliance to any applicable board and reviews
• Experience troubleshooting electrical hardware, vehicle sub-systems, and interactions
• Interpret test requirements to generate test procedures and create detailed test manuals
• Monitor test facility and equipment usage for utilization reports and projections
• Keep a well-organized, clean shop area, lock tool boxes and keep track of tools
• Travel to off-site proving grounds or test facilities as needed.

• Associate's degree with relevant industry experience
• Experience instrumenting vehicles and using data acquisition tools
• Hands-on skills to prepare prototype vehicles for testing, troubleshooting vehicle/equipment issues, as well as propose/solve related issues.
• Ability to communicate clearly and willing to document and report findings beyond the standard test procedure preferred.
• Strong computer skills with Microsoft office (Outlook, Excel, Power Point) and data collection software preferred.
• High mechanical aptitude and automotive technician experience preferred.
• Possess a valid driver license to operate vehicles on campus as well as vehicle proving grounds.
• Ability to perform routine activities with little or no instruction, perform new assignments with general instruction.

Goken America (“Goken”) is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other applicable protected basis under federal, state, or local law. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is, in simple terms, a change in the way things are typically done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity. Please inform Goken’s personnel representative if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.