Vehicle Accessories Test Engineer L1

The Accessory Development Division (ADD) develops automotive accessories and specialty mobility products that enhance the customer ownership experience. The Contractor Test Engineer I supports accessory development through product validation, test execution, data analysis, and reporting. This role works closely with engineering teams and suppliers to ensure products meet performance, quality, durability, regulatory, and customer requirements.

Key Responsibilitie

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Performance Requiremen

ts
Support development of product performance requiremen

ts.Define test methods and acceptance criter

ia.Benchmark competitive products and emerging technologi

es.Correlate requirements with design, supplier, and validation activiti

es.Verify performance targets through testing and analys

is.Test Development & Execut

ion
Plan, set up, execute, and document laboratory and vehicle test

ing.Conduct prototype, DV, PV, and countermeasure test

ing.Install accessories, instrumentation, and test equipment on vehic

les.Operate test equipment and data acquisition syst

ems.Ensure test accuracy, repeatability, and data integr

ity.Data Analysis & Repor

ting
Collect and analyze test data using established tools and met

hods.Evaluate results against specifications and requirem

ents.Identify performance issues and support root cause investigat

ions.Prepare test reports, technical summaries, and presentat

ions.Maintain test plans, schedules, and validation documenta

tion.Cross-Functional Su

pport
Coordinate testing activities with internal teams and supp

liers.Support supplier validation and test plan correl

ation.Assist with vehicle build events, product investigations, and evalua

tions.Participate in technical reviews and project mee

tings.Beneficial Technical

Skills
Ability to read engineering drawings, specifications, and test proc

edures.Basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, and automotive s

ystems.Experience with instrumentation, data acquisition, or laboratory t

esting.Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and related

tools.Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical communication

skills.Experience managing schedules and project delive

rables.CATIA V5/V6 experience pre

ferred.Hands-on experience with vehicle modification, accessory installation, or prototype evaluation is