Automotive Test Engineer Internship Jobs in Utah

Cricut® makes smart cutting machines that work with an easy-to-use app, an ever-growing collection of materials, and crafting essentials to help you design and personalize almost anything — custom cards, unique apparel, everyday items, and so much more.

Overview

We believe everyone is born creative. We’re a diverse tapestry of thinkers, dreamers, givers, DIYers, handi-workers, artisans, and forever and always architects of things.

At Cricut, we place the power of handmade into the hands of all. We give you beautiful, easy-to-master tools so you can make something unique, remarkable, perfect. We surround you with ideas, community, inspiration, and encouragement to take your creativity further than you ever imagined. And as a community, we celebrate the exhilarating act of making every single day.

So, make that handcrafted card that feels like a hug. Design a shirt for fun, for family, or for a full-blown business. Craft with a passion or for a purpose. Make something big and bold, itsy-bitsy, amazingly ambitious, or just plain silly. Whatever you make, just make your heart out. Because here’s the remarkable truth: When we all make together, we make all things possible.

Let’s make.

Cricut is seeking an experienced and versatile Hardware Test Engineer to join our Hardware Quality Engineering team. You will be responsible to formulating test strategies, designing and developing test plans for new & existing products based on product requirements, engineering specifications and potential customer use cases.

Job Responsibilities:

As a Hardware Test Engineer, we expect the successful candidate to be able to perform the following with reasonable oversight and direction, demonstrate strong work-ethic, and have enough experience to work with and contribute meaningfully to the success of the team by delivering consistently high-quality results in your work.

• Analyzing materials and data, conducting tests, troubleshooting, monitoring performance, ensuring quality control and creating documentation during product development stages
• Developing new methods of testing
• Training technicians and lab workers and directing testing
• Maintaining inventories and ordering test supplies and maintaining lab test equipment
• Stay up to date on industry standards and new developments in the field
• Conduct root-cause analysis through Eight Disciplines (8D), etc. to drive corrective & preventive actions (CAPA) through all stages of the product lifecycle
• Developing test plans for: thermal, humidity, vibration, shock, drop/tumble, HALT/HASS, accelerated aging, etc. which will aid in new product qualification
• Utilize quality engineering tools and techniques such as, gage R&R, SPC, DOE, design for reliability to continuously improve and enhance product reliability.
• Communicate and present defect, failure, risk, and opportunity data to cross functional teams
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to validate manufacturing lines and lead continuous improvement initiatives
• Analyze and recommend product’s readiness at EVT, DVT, MPQ and MP gates
• Work independently and with cross functional teams globally to develop and deliver Product Risk Analysis (DFMEA, PFMEA, NUDD and Lessons Learned) to ensure high risk items are addressed prior to validating the final design. 

Required Qualification & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical, Material Science or Electrical Engineering
• 3+ years of hands-on technical work experience in related field
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills with spoken and written English
• Self-starter, capable of working independently while making sound technical/business judgments and building strong cross functional relationships
• Experience with engineering drawings
• Willingness and ability to commute to and work in our South Jordan, Utah office Monday through Friday each week is required.

Preferred:

• Excellent understanding of assembly processes
• Practical experience with thermodynamics
• Practical experience with circuit boards and electronics
• Knowledgeable in production control processes, data analysis six sigma tools such as GR&R, Cp/Cpk, SPC, DOE and correlation analysis.
• Experience with any of the following: mechanical parts, gears, castings, plastic parts, injection molding, tooling, jigs, fixtures, or automotive high-volume quality manufacturing engineering
• Working knowledge of UL/ASTM/ISO testing and standards.
• Experience with process and design failure mode effects analysis (DFMEA and PFMEA)
• Experience conducting IPQC, first-article inspections (FAI), site audits at contract manufacturers and suppliers
• Experience with Minitab or other statistical analysis software
• Experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
• Experience with Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
• Experience with GD&T and CAD software
• Experience with infrared thermography
• ASQ Certification
• Project management and people management
• Experience with Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)

We’ve Got You Covered

At Cricut, we take care of our people. Enjoy competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, a 401(k) match, generous PTO, tuition reimbursement, and a yearly lifestyle stipend to support your wellness and passions. You’ll also receive exclusive employee discounts—and best of all, you’ll be surrounded by some of the most talented, creative, and curious minds out there.

A Quick Note Before You Apply…

Cricut is in an exciting chapter of transformation. We’re evolving fast—refining our strategy, growing our teams, and raising the bar across everything we do. This is an incredible opportunity for the right kind of person—but it’s not for everyone.

We’re looking for A-players—people who thrive in dynamic environments, turn challenges into momentum, and consistently deliver their best work. If that sounds like you, read on.

Here’s what makes someone a great fit for this role (and for this moment at Cricut):

· You move with urgency. You don’t wait for perfect clarity to act—you start, learn, and adjust.
· You set high standards. You take ownership, deliver quality, and hold yourself accountable.
· You stay focused when things move fast. You prioritize what matters most and tune out the noise.
· You collaborate like a pro. You elevate others, communicate clearly, and bring a low-ego, high-output energy.
· You embrace AI as part of your toolkit. From idea exploration to data analysis and creative problem-solving, you leverage AI to accelerate innovation and amplify impact—because technology and creativity go hand-in-hand here.

One More Thing (It’s a Big One)

This role is in-office FIVE days per week. We believe real collaboration, innovation, and culture are built face-to-face. If you’re energized by working alongside smart, kind, creative people—and love those hallway conversations that spark the next great idea—you’ll feel right at home.

If you’re excited by challenge, purpose, and building something better—let’s make something amazing together.

Relocation Statement:

· This position is eligible for relocation assistance within the United States.
· Cricut is not considering individuals for this role currently living outside the United States of America and is not sponsoring all visa types at this time.

What to Do Next: Please attach your resume, cover letter and/or include links to your portfolio or other social presence. If you want to show your super powers in other ways – include that information too. You can be sure that Cricut® is an employer who values individuality, equality and diversity, so tell us what you’re all about. If you are a Maker or a DIY enthusiast, whether you think you are a good one or not, we would love to hear about it when you send us your information.

Cricut® is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. This position is contingent on successfully completing a Criminal Background Check upon hire. Cricut participates in E-Verify.