Environmental Test Engineer

DEKRA SERVICES


Job Location:

Plymouth, MA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 65700 - 95900
Posted on: 3 days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

In compliance with applicable pay transparency requirements the application window for this position is expected to close on July 24 2026 subject to change based on business need.


A Day in the Life and the Impact Youll Make:

Daily activities revolve around evaluating the performance efficiency and durability of EV and Hybrid propulsion components using high-precision dynamometers in a controlled lab environment. This engineer plays a crucial role in EV validation and calibration for OEMs and Tier suppliers


What Youll Do:

  • Ensure a safe work environment compliance with OSHA and ISO 17025 standards complete customer equipment and data confidentiality.
  • Plan coordinate and execute environmental test programs in accordance with customer requirements and industry standards.
  • Develop test plans procedures and schedules for automotive component validation programs.
  • Monitor testing activities and ensure accurate data collection throughout test execution.
  • Analyze test data and identify failures anomalies and performance trends.
  • Prepare professional engineering reports documenting test methods results observations and conclusions.
  • Interface directly with customers regarding test objectives status updates technical concerns and final results.
  • Operate and oversee environmental test equipment including:
    • Temperature and humidity chambers
    • Thermal shock chambers
    • Dust test systems
    • Water ingress (IP) test equipment
    • Corrosion and salt spray chambers
    • Altitude and pressure simulation equipment
    • Vibration and mechanical shock systems


What Youll Bring:

  • Experience with conventional ICE EV and hybrid powertrain systems.
  • Excellent communication skills in a fast paced and occasionally challenging environment.
  • College degree in engineering is a plus but not required.
  • Experience as a machine operator technician electrician or with machine software.
  • Experience working with hand tools overhead cranes fork-lifts volt meters and knowledge of safety rules for high-voltage electricity and rotating equipment.
  • Experience calibrating equipment a plus.
  • Mastery of Microsoft software tools
  • Experience working with test software a plus. Training will be provided.


Physical Considerations:

  • Operating a fork-lift overhead crane and hand-truck is required.
  • May require lifting up-to 50 pounds standing for extended periods working in confined spaces and climbing a ladder May require difficult travel and long periods of driving.
  • Ability to move and conduct work with full range of motion.
  • Ability to lift 25-50lbs (luggage)
  • Extended periods of computer-based work
  • Extended periods of standing


Travel Considerations:

  • No travel required for this position.


What Youll Receive for the Value You Bring:

Compensation:

Actual pay is based on several factors including market location and position-related knowledge skills and base pay range for this position is $65700 annually to $95900 annually.


Benefits:

DEKRA North America strives to provide a competitive benefits package to colleagues and promotes physical emotional and financial well-being. Colleagues can self-select from our benefits to create a package unique to their needs. These benefits include access to competitive health care and retirement benefits paid time off mental health well-being resources and opportunities to learn and develop. Below is a list of benefits we offer our colleagues:

Health & Well-being Benefits:

  • Health care benefits: medical & prescription dental vision (including Domestic Partners)
  • Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity supplemental insurance
  • Company Health Savings Account contribution
  • Flexible Spending Account for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
  • Paid time off such as vacation sick leave and floating holidays
  • Mental and emotional support resources through our Employee Assistance Program
  • Wellness Program to increase activity and health habits with ability to earn participation rewards
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Travel Assist (Domestic/International)

Financial Benefits:

  • Participation in a 401(k) plan with an employer match
  • Company paid Short- & Long-Term Disability benefits
  • Group term life insurance with options to buy-up for self and others

Growth and Development Benefits:

  • Education Assistance Program
  • Student Loan Repayment Assistance
  • Internal training and development resources to grow your career
  • LEAD Forward Leadership Development Program
  • Annual Career Goal Setting and Performance Review cycle participation

This list provides an overview of benefits provided for US-based colleagues; the DEKRA North America Employee Benefits Guide outlines plan details and further related eligibility requirements.

Additional Position Details:

  • Reports to: VP Automotive Test Center
  • Work Model:On-site
  • Work Location:Plymouth MI
  • Supervises Others:No
  • Status: Full-time
  • FLSA Classification:Exempt
  • Visa Sponsorship Eligibility:This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.
  • Relocation Eligibility:This position is not eligible for relocation.

Growth in DEKRA:

DEKRA colleagues are welcome to apply for any position that is a potential match with their qualifications if performance in their current role is in good standing. The career path following this specific role is as follows:

  • Manager of additional Dyno personnel


About Us:

As a global provider of comprehensive services and solutions we help our customers improve their safety security and sustainability outcomes. DEKRA is the worlds leading testing inspection and certification (TIC) companies offering innovative professional services in the fields of vehicle inspection expert appraisals industrial product testing & certification management system certifications leadership consulting and much more. DEKRA is a purpose-driven organization with a deep passion to make the world a safer place on the road at work DEKRA you will be part of a continuously growing organization with a 100-year history involved in more than 50 countries on five continents.

We hope youll consider a career with DEKRA North America as we strive to become the Global Partner for a Safe World!

DEKRA North America is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy age national origin disability status genetic information protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

DEKRA North America is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or accommodation while seeking employment please email or call 1 . We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

DEKRA North America will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay.

DEKRA North America participates in the E-Verify program to confirm eligibility to work in the United States.


Required Experience:

IC

In compliance with applicable pay transparency requirements the application window for this position is expected to close on July 24 2026 subject to change based on business need.A Day in the Life and the Impact Youll Make:Daily activities revolve around evaluating the performance efficiency and dur...