Vehicle Safety Test Engineer

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Vehicle Safety Test Engineer to join our Safety & Crash Testing team in Newark, CA. This team is responsible for ensuring that all vehicles meet the highest standards of safety and compliance with global consumer and regulatory requirements.

In this role, you will be hands-on with crash testing activities, operating test equipment, supporting test engineers, and ensuring accurate setup and execution of vehicle safety tests. This position offers a dynamic, fast-paced environment where no two days are alike, and you'll have the opportunity to collaborate across multiple departments and take ownership of your work.

Key Responsibilities

Set up, operate, and maintain test equipment for vehicle safety and crash tests.

Support test engineers in executing and documenting crash and safety tests.

Ensure compliance with internal safety protocols and external regulatory requirements.

Conduct vehicle rebuilds and test preparation post-crash events.

Collaborate cross-functionally with design, validation, and safety teams to resolve issues and improve test processes.

Analyze test data and prepare detailed technical reports.

Occasionally travel to test sites across the U.S. to support testing activities.

Qualifications

Required :

Experience : Minimum 5 years in vehicle safety testing, crash testing, and related automotive environments.

High Voltage Systems : Minimum 5 years of experience handling and working with high-voltage vehicle systems.

Vehicle Rebuilds : Minimum 5 years of experience rebuilding vehicles for testing or validation purposes.

Education : Technical apprenticeship or equivalent hands-on engineering technician background.

Preferred :

Experience with electric vehicles or EV platforms.

Familiarity with data acquisition systems and instrumentation.

Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills

Why Join eShocan?

We're a community for brilliant minds who want to make an immediate and significant impact. We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to support our employees' well-being and financial security. Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits, effective on the first day of the month following their start date, unless otherwise noted.

Medical Insurance : We offer three comprehensive medical plans through United Healthcare, all of which provide 100% coverage for preventive care and are zero-cost for employee-only coverage.

Dental & Vision Insurance : We offer multiple dental and vision plans to meet your needs, with some plans available at zero cost for employee-only coverage.

401(k) Plan : You can participate in our 401(k) plan with immediate eligibility. eShocan provides a 3% employer match, with a vesting period of three years.

Paid Time Off (PTO) : You will begin accruing 80 hours of PTO per year immediately upon your date of hire.

Employer-Paid Benefits : We provide 100% employer-paid Group Term Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), and Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance.

Ready to apply your organizational and financial skills to support a leading engineering department? Apply today and become a part of the eShocan team!