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Job Title: Vehicle Safety Test Engineer (High Voltage / Crash Testing)
Location: Newark, CA (Primarily Onsite)
Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 40 hrs/week (Overtime possible)
Travel: Occasional travel to test sites across the U.S.
Position Overview
We are seeking a skilled Vehicle Safety Test Engineer to support crash testing and vehicle safety validation activities. This role plays a critical part in ensuring vehicles meet internal safety standards as well as regulatory and consumer safety requirements.
The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with high-voltage systems, crash testing, and vehicle rebuilding, along with the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Support execution of vehicle crash and safety tests in alignment with engineering requirements
- Set up and operate test equipment for vehicle safety validation
- Work with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate test preparation and execution
- Assist in vehicle teardown and rebuild activities post-testing
- Handle and work safely with high-voltage systems during test preparation and execution
- Document test setups, procedures, and results to support engineering analysis
- Ensure all testing activities meet quality, safety, and compliance standards
- Support troubleshooting and continuous improvement of testing processes
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of experience in:
- High-voltage systems
- Vehicle crash testing and safety validation
- Vehicle teardown/rebuild activities
- Apprenticeship or technical certification (preferred)
- Strong hands-on experience working in automotive or testing environments
- Ability to work onsite in Newark, CA (mandatory)
- Willingness to travel to test locations as needed
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety protocols
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with automotive OEMs or Tier 1 suppliers
- Familiarity with vehicle safety regulations and testing standards
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic testing environment
- Strong teamwork and communication skills
Performance Metrics
- Adherence to project timelines and deadlines
- Quality and accuracy of test execution and documentation
- Compliance with safety and operational standards
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Salary : $30 - $37