Test Engineer

Test Engineer - Muskegon Heights, MI

DISHER is currently partnering with an innovative company in the automotive industry to find a Test Engineer to join their team. This full-time position will take responsibility for assigned tasks and investigations within the Technical Center. The Test Engineer is expected to demonstrate strong accountability by ensuring that all projects are completed properly, on schedule, and within budget, while delivering accurate and reliable results. This role also supports innovation by contributing to technical advancements and problem-solving initiatives. Additionally, the Test Engineer will take on special assignments that require effective collaboration with the Technical Center team, Sales Support, Sales Application, Sales and Powertrain Engineers, and Liaison Engineers.

What it’s like to work here:

This global company was founded nearly 100 years ago and founded in Germany. They operate production and development facilities across Europe, North America, and Asia, ensuring proximity to major automotive markets and customers. They are a global supplier of advanced automotive components and systems, specializing in technologies that enhance engine and transmission performance while reducing fuel consumption and emissions. Their product portfolio includes variable valve timing (VVT) systems, transmission control valves (DCT), and solutions for thermal management in electric and hybrid vehicles. Additionally, this company develops components for hydrogen-powered fuel cell systems, supporting the transition to sustainable mobility. If you’re a self-motivated problem solver passionate about engineering and product development, this is an excellent opportunity to grow in a dynamic environment.

What you will get to do:

• Interface with customers, sales office personnel, powertrain personnel, various plants and departments on issues related to the Technical Center.
• Maintain contact with all plants in other regions as required and secure flow of information and knowledge between all groups/departments.
• Understand customer requirements and tasks as well as Hilite International test and development procedures. Develop new procedures as required.
• Plan, run, and organize tasks and investigations in the Tech Center. Supervises and/or performs the activities related to technical projects, special testing, and engine build up. Formal reporting of projects and data analysis will be required at project conclusions.
• This position will include performing tasks and assignments involving data analysis, presentations, cost reduction initiatives, reporting, maintaining databases and other general office and support functions.
• Required to observe all safety rules and regulations. Must act safely and be responsible for the safety of others around the work area(s). Complies with company policies, procedures, guidelines, and standards.

What will make you successful:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 2 years of experience are required.
• Detailed engineering knowledge in materials, stress analysis, analytical methods, tribology, thermodynamics, internal combustion engines, quality, and statistical methods are required.
• Employees must be able to analyze and interrupt common scientific and technical journals.
• Employees must be able to respond to common inquiries or requests from customers, regulatory agencies or members of the business community.
• Employees must have the ability to write reports and articles for publications that conform to prescribed style and format.
• Employees must also have the ability to effectively present information to customers and public groups.
• Employees are required to apply advances mathematics.
• Employees will be required to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; as well as interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.