What are the responsibilities and job description for the R&D Test Engineer position at Seats?
R&D Test Engineer
Seats Incorporated has an exciting opportunity available in the Engineering Test Lab as an R&D Test Engineer. The position will directly involve the design and operation of test equipment as well as performing tests to the requirements of each application. R&D Engineers will work with emerging technologies in the field and will have a significant input in the design process of final customer products. R&D Engineers have the opportunity to creatively solve challenges within an ever-changing environment.
About Seats Incorporated
At Seats Incorporated we're passionate about improving comfort and functionality for vehicle seating around the world. We are focused on quality, comfort, and improving to create the products and environments that our customers need. Our products are highly variable and demand a level of engineering that encompasses many fields. Our products are found in on-highway trucking, construction, railroad, lawn and turf care, fire trucks, and a variety of other applications.
Responsibilities:
- Instrument and perform data collection to inform testing and design decision-making
- Analyze test and research data to improve product design
- Generate and review test and technical reports
- Develop test profiles for multi-axis servo hydraulic and electric test stations
- Analyze vibrations and failures in structures using sensors and software
- Build, test, and deploy supporting test systems
- Proactively provide status updates and progress metrics to supervisors
Required Skills:
- BS in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Physics, or equivalent
- Mechanical aptitude and a desire to be hands on with projects
- Basic understanding of DC circuits and an interest in measurement systems
- Good understanding of static body stress and material strength calculations
- Understanding of and interest in dynamic systems such as suspensions
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Willingness to learn and expand skills
- 3D CAD experience
- Experience with coding (especially in Python) is a plus
- Experience with LabVIEW or PLCs is a plus
Benefits Include:
- Competitive pay
- Comprehensive benefit package
- Free on-site Clinic
- 401k plan with company match, fully vested 1st day
- Paid vacation & holidays
- Profit Sharing & Performance Bonus Programs
- Support for Continuing Education
- Opportunities for growth. We promote from within!
Seats Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
