Test Lab Engineer

Overview

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Base pay range

$100,000.00 / yr - $110,000.00 / yr

Scope

Responsible for interfacing with customers to define product specifications and requirements, ensuring those needs are effectively communicated to internal teams and suppliers. This role supports testing and validation of Ideal-Tridon and competitor products, provides technical support to internal and external stakeholders, and drives continuous improvement for new product development, application engineering, and laboratory operations.

Essential Functions

• Collaborate with Program Managers, Purchasing, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams to validate product designs, Bills of Material (BOM), and specifications.
• Design, develop, and coordinate product validation testing based on customer requirements and relevant industry standards, including vehicle under-hood environments.
• Demonstrate experience to design or review mechanical components using CAD software (SolidWorks preferred).
• Schedule, execute, and report laboratory testing to meet engineering and customer requirements.
• Create, maintain, and document all test procedures, records, and statistical data for performance review and improvement.
• Provide data collection, reporting, and root cause analysis to support quality improvement and efficiency initiatives.
• Support benchmarking of competitor products and provide technical analyses to guide product design and development.
• Perform general engineering calculations and analyses to establish design parameters, tolerances, and material requirements.
• Set up and operate test equipment to validate designs and new product concepts.
• Provide technical and problem-solving support to customers and internal stakeholders.
• Assist in developing new products and product improvements in alignment with customer specifications and industry requirements.
• Participate in APQP and ECN processes to maintain accurate and timely project tracking.
• Support training of laboratory personnel and assist in certification processes as required.
• Ensure data integrity from internal and external laboratories.
• Possess metallurgical knowledge for material analysis and testing support.
• Perform other duties as workload necessitates.

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Requirements

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to regularly stand, sit, walk, and use both hands. Employees must be capable of climbing stairs, kneeling, and occasionally lifting and / or moving objects up to 25 pounds. Adequate vision to read fine print, component and assembly drawings required. Occasional domestic and international travel by car or plane is required. Employee must be capable of communicating in English (verbally and in writing).

Work Environment & Culture

Foster and embody the Ideal Tridon Group values :

An Equal Opportunity Employer

We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

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