NVH Test Engineer
Role summary
Seeking an NVH Test Engineer specializing in vehicle noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) to evaluate and optimize acoustic performance. The role involves conducting NVH testing, data acquisition, and signal analysis to enhance vehicle noise performance while considering mass, packaging, and cost. Key responsibilities include developing and executing NVH test procedures, analyzing data using specialized equipment and software, performing modal testing and order analysis, and collaborating with various engineering teams to drive NVH improvements. The engineer will also support NVH target setting and document performance metrics.
Job Title: NVH Test Engineer (Vehicle NVH)
Location: Newark, CA
Job Overview
We are seeking a
test engineer specializing in vehicle NVH (noise, vibration, and harshness)
to evaluate and optimize vehicle acoustic performance. The engineer will conduct
NVH testing, data acquisition, and signal analysis
to improve vehicle noise performance while balancing
mass, packaging, and cost constraints
.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute
NVH test procedures for vehicle-level acoustic performance
.
- Acquire and analyze
NVH data using microphones, accelerometers, and data acquisition systems
.
- Perform
modal testing, order analysis, and structural/acoustic assessments
.
- Work cross-functionally with
Vehicle Integration, Body, Chassis, and Thermal teams
to drive NVH improvements.
- Support
NVH target setting at the vehicle level and cascade processes
.
- Conduct
component and vehicle-level testing
to improve airborne and structure-borne noise in prototypes and production vehicles.
- Document and report
NVH performance metrics and findings
.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s in
mechanical engineering, acoustics, physics, or a related field
.
- 2–6+ years of experience
in NVH testing or analysis.
- Strong fundamentals in
structural dynamics, acoustics, and digital signal processing
.
- Experience with
NVH data acquisition systems, microphones, and accelerometers
.
- Experience performing
modal testing and order analysis
.
- Hands-on experience with
Siemens TestLab and Artemis Suite
.
