ATU Vibration Test Engineer

ABOUT US

PHINIA: Advancing sustainability today, powering a cleaner tomorrow.

PHINIA is an independent, market-leading, premium solutions and components provider with over 100 years of manufacturing expertise and industry relationships, with a strong brand portfolio that includes DELPHI®, DELCO REMY® and HARTRIDGE™. With over 12,500 employees across 43 locations in 20 countries, PHINIA is headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA.

At PHINIA, we Provide fuel systems, electrical systems, and aftermarket products and solutions of the highest quality — developed and manufactured responsibly — that are designed to enhance efficiency and reduce the environmental impact of vehicles, industrial machinery, and other applications. In doing so, we contribute to a cleaner tomorrow, treat our people and surrounding communities with respect, and hold ourselves accountable to robust ethical standards.

Our Culture

PHINIA promotes and cultivates an inclusive culture and diverse perspectives, strives to maintain its reputation for excellence, thrives on the power of collaboration, and fosters the development of our talented employees. We believe in making a positive impact through our business and actions, and we take our collective responsibility seriously.

Career Opportunities

We believe in building a brighter tomorrow for our employees as well as our customers and encourage you to learn about our long history, strong culture, new technologies, and future vision. We offer a strong local presence and interesting global opportunities. Join us on this shared journey toward a brighter tomorrow.

JOB PURPOSE

The position is within a diverse test facility team, responsible for supporting testing in terms of fuel injection development, validation, and new low carbon technologies. The Vibration Test Engineer is responsible for planning, executing, and analysing vibration tests on mechanical systems, components, and assemblies. This role ensures product reliability, safety, and compliance with industry standards through rigorous testing and data interpretation. The successful person must be able to adapt and be part of the changing world of propulsion, having an open and enquiring mind across a diverse facility.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct vibration tests on hardware and subsystems using electrodynamic shakers and other test rigs.
• Translate technical specifications into practical test setups.
• Operate and maintain vibration test equipment and data acquisition systems.
• Analyse vibration data to identify structural weaknesses, fatigue risks, and performance issues.
• Document test procedures, results, and recommendations for design improvements.
• Present findings to engineering teams and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with design engineers to develop vibration mitigation strategies.
• Support product development by validating prototypes and production units.
• Ensure testing adheres to relevant standards (e.g., MIL-STD-810, ISO).
• Maintain calibration and certification of test equipment.
• Diagnose faults, using a known structured approach (5 why) of mechanical/electrical issues on the units-under-test.
• Maintain quality systems, contribute to risk assessments, work instructions
• Follow lab safety procedures and stop/report unsafe conditions.
• Perform vibration measurements, possibly at customers, and assess results in relation to product specifications or derive new vibration validation tests.

Skills

• Strong understanding of mechanical systems and materials behavior under dynamic loads.
• Signal processing/spectral analysis
• Familiarity with basic electronic test equipment
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Calibration
• Problem solving
• Basic project/time management.
• Self-motivated and have a strong and flexible attitude towards work
• Presentation
• Innovative thinker
• Computer (MS office)
• Treat all colleagues with respect (Equality and Diversity).
• To comply with health and safety regulations such as PPE, showing responsibility for personal safety and that of others.
• Experience of audio signal measurement and analysis would be an advantage

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in vibration testing or environmental testing.
• Proficiency in vibration analysis tools (e.g., LMS Test. Lab, Brüel & Kjær, HBM) and shaker controllers.
• Knowledge of modal analysis, signal analysis, and fatigue analysis

What We Offer

• We provide compensation and benefits programs intended to attract, motivate, reward, and retain an incredibly talented, globally diverse workforce at all levels within our organization. Our compensation programs are informed by market data and business needs, and we are committed to providing equitable and competitive compensation. We are committed to providing our team with quality and competitive benefit programs, including health and well-being resources, family-centric policies, and an agile workplace program, where not precluded by collective bargaining agreements or national statutory plans. Plans are benchmarked for competitiveness and value.
• We provide formal development opportunities at all levels and stages of employee careers. These opportunities are delivered in a variety of formats to make our portfolio of solutions agile, sustainable, and scalable to support our employees in developing the skills needed to succeed.

What We Believe

• Product Leadership - Innovation that brings value to our customers
• Humility - Seeking out diverse perspectives and working collaboratively
• Inclusivity - Recognizing our differences makes us stronger; we are bold and intentional
• Net-Zero - Committed to energy efficiency, waste reduction and beneficial reuse
• Integrity - Taking responsibility for our decisions and doing what is right
• Accountability - Taking ownership of our actions and driving results

Safety

You will consistently hear us say Safety First! We are committed to continually improving our strong safety performance supporting the health and wellness of our employees!

We also believe employee health and safety is everyone’s responsibility. We encourage safety learning and collaboration to help employees understand and follow applicable safety policies, standards, and procedures and identify opportunities to minimize or eliminate risk. Work is expected to be conducted in a manner that stresses the importance of preventing incidents and illnesses, including attending all required safety meetings and trainings. It is expected that all incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions are immediately reported to the direct manager, Human Resources, or Safety Representative.

Equal Employment Opportunity

PHINIA is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Visa Sponsorship

PHINIA does provide sponsorship for employment visa status based on business need. However, for this role, applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis, in the country where the position is currently based.

No Unauthorized Referrals from Recruiters & Vendors

Please note that PHINIA does not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or offers from third party recruiters or staffing agencies associated with any published or unpublished employment opportunities. Any unsolicited information sent to PHINIA will be considered as unencumbered and free from any fee or charge whatsoever. Only members of our Human Resources Team have the authority to engage or authorize recruiting services, which must be agreed upon before the unsolicited resume or offer is received.