Testing & Development Engineer - Senior (Automotive)

Location: New Hudson, Michigan, United States; monthly travel may be required for project activities, field testing, proving grounds, or track testing.

Salary: $82,900–$134,300 annually.

Company

Pratt Miller, an Oshkosh company, provides product engineering, research and development, prototype manufacturing, testing and validation, and low-volume production for motorsports, defense, and mobility industries.

What you will do

• Plan, execute, and deliver large laboratory and in-field testing projects with lead engineers, test engineers, and technicians.
• Oversee small and medium-sized projects led by less senior test engineers.
• Develop and perform component, system, full-vehicle, laboratory, control-system, and product-validation testing.
• Select and integrate data acquisition hardware, instrumentation, CAN networks, and control-system equipment.
• Analyze test data and prepare comprehensive technical reports and presentations.
• Develop internal test procedures, support technical growth, and mentor less experienced engineers and technicians.

Requirements

• BS or MS in Materials Science, Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, or Automotive Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of experience with data acquisition systems, instrumentation, CAN networks, and data analysis processes.
• 3+ years of experience with control-system hardware and software, including MATLAB Simulink, NI LabVIEW, Motohawk, or comparable tools.
• Experience using CAD and PLM tools, Microsoft applications, and data analysis software such as MATLAB, DIAdem, Excel, NCode, or Python.
• Strong automotive engineering fundamentals, hands-on vehicle experience, mechanical skills, and the ability to use common hand tools.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, communicate professionally, work safely, and support less senior engineers and technicians.

Nice to have

• 5+ years of experience leading laboratory and field-testing projects.
• Knowledge of vehicle dynamics, vehicle tuning, and test-driving maneuvers.
• Fabrication, machining, MIG/TIG welding, assembly, or vehicle logistics experience.
• Experience in an ISO 9001 quality environment and with MS Teams or SharePoint.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time position with a typical 40–45-hour work week.
• Flexible working hours, typically beginning at 7:00 a.m. Monday through Friday.
• Schedule flexibility is required during customer deadlines, peak deliveries, and offsite testing trips.
• Work includes office, shop, laboratory, proving-ground, and track environments with applicable safety requirements and physical activity.
• People-first culture with opportunities to support professional growth and success.