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# Junior Body Hardware Test Engineer

- **Company:** Alten USA
- **Location:** Auburn Hills, MI, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Data Retention, White-Box Testing, Hardware-In-The-Loop Simulation, Hardware Testing, System-level Testing, Teamcenter (Software)
- **Published:** October 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/06C73FFC32344326B9E6E97711886783/job/

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent from an ABET-accredited (or equivalent) program
 * 1-3 years of experience in an automotive testing or engineering environment
 * Strong working knowledge of vehicle systems and components
 * Working knowledge of vehicle body systems
 * Proficiency in CAD software (NX, TeamCenter)
 * Excellent communication skills - written, verbal, and non-verbal
 * Strong team spirit and willingness to learn, * Experience working with UAW-SBU employees
 * Familiarity with HBM CATMAN data acquisition hardware and software
 * Strong project and time management skills
 * Experience designing fixtures for body structure testing (system and component level)
 * Strong knowledge of pneumatics and their application in test setups

## Description

* The Body Hardware Test Engineer will lead and support the development and execution of component- and system-level as well as body/structural testing for the release and validation groups., * Leading component and vehicle system-level test setups to meet development and DVP&R requirements.
 * The Body Hardware candidate will also support fixture design and fabrication for all component and vehicle-level testing, which may include body component development.
 * The Test Engineer will work closely with CAE, Release Groups, and Test Engineering teams to ensure timely completion of current and future testing.
 * The role also includes test planning, managing current lab projects, and coordinating with SBU personnel to meet program timelines.
 * Execute body hardware tests and investigations, supporting new systems such as Frunk, eLatch, Pocket Doors, and PFTG, including CAE correlation.
 * Perform mechanical life testing and durability evaluations across multiple vehicle programs (KM, EJ, LB, DT MCA, JL MCA, WL Axle), providing issue resolution and CAE support.
 * Lead chassis and brake testing, including LSU, tire SLR, brake dyno scripting, data retention and analysis, and instrumentation support.
 * Support Weights & AMG teams, including LRP support, weight correlation improvement, and part measurements at manufacturing plants.
 * Conduct metrology and CMM-based dimensional analysis at both part and system levels.
 * Develop and support Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing for Steering, Suspension, Brakes, ESC, ABS, and EPS systems, primarily in lab environments.