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Internship Vehicle Crash Test Engineer Jobs in California

MGA Research Corporation

Test Engineer - CA

Hughson, CA · On-site

$71K/yr

From testing individual components within a vehicle to full scale vehicle crash tests, you have the ... Engineering Responsibilities Daily roles include customer interaction, high-level problem solving ...

Qualcomm

#Systems SoC Test Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

Analyze logs, traces, crash dumps, and system telemetry to identify root causes. * Debug software ... Exceptional new graduates with relevant internship or project experience from the tech sector are ...

ALSO

Staff Vehicle Test Engineer

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

$160 - $210/hr

ALSO. is looking for a Vehicle Test Engineer to play a key role in defining and supporting reliability/durability and feature testing. What You Will Do * Define, create, and drive execution for ...

Qualcomm

#Systems SoC Test Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$89 - $133.60/hr

Analyze logs, traces, crash dumps, and system telemetry to identify root causes. * Debug software ... Exceptional new graduates with relevant internship or project experience from the tech sector are ...

Peak Energy

Test Engineer

Burlingame, CA

$140K - $215K/yr

Test Engineer, ESS Location: Burlingame, CA Department: Engineering Reports To: Senior Manager ... includes relevant internships and student group projects * Strong understanding of ...

Peak Energy

Test Engineer

Burlingame, CA · On-site

$140K - $215K/yr

Test Engineer, ESS Location: Burlingame, CA Department: Engineering Reports To: Senior Manager ... includes relevant internships and student group projects * Strong understanding of ...

Peak Energy

Test Engineer

Sacramento, CA · On-site

$150K - $215K/yr

Test Engineer, ESS Location: This role will be based in Sacramento, CA. During the first 3-6 months ... includes relevant internships and student group projects * Strong understanding of ...

Actalent

Test Engineer

Oxnard, CA

Minimum of two years of relevant engineering, test, laboratory, or technical project experience preferred; recent graduates with strong hands-on, internship, research, or project experience are ...

Peak Energy

Test Engineer

Sacramento, CA · On-site

$150K - $215K/yr

Test Engineer, ESS Location: This role will be based in Sacramento, CA. During the first 3-6 months ... includes relevant internships and student group projects * Strong understanding of ...

Actalent

Test Engineer

Oxnard, CA

Minimum of two years of relevant engineering, test, laboratory, or technical project experience preferred; recent graduates with strong hands-on, internship, research, or project experience are ...

Peak Energy

Test Engineer

San Francisco, CA

$140K - $215K/yr

Test Engineer, ESS Location: Burlingame, CA Department: Engineering Reports To: Senior Manager ... includes relevant internships and student group projects * Strong understanding of ...

Peak Energy

Test Engineer

Burlingame, CA

$150K - $215K/yr

Test Engineer, ESS Location: This role will be based in Sacramento, CA. During the first 3-6 months ... includes relevant internships and student group projects * Strong understanding of ...

Peak Energy

Test Engineer

Burlingame, CA · On-site

$140K - $215K/yr

Test Engineer, ESS Location: Burlingame, CA Department: Engineering Reports To: Senior Manager ... includes relevant internships and student group projects * Strong understanding of ...

Peak Energy

Test Engineer

Sacramento, CA

$150K - $215K/yr

Test Engineer, ESS Location: This role will be based in Sacramento, CA. During the first 3-6 months ... includes relevant internships and student group projects * Strong understanding of ...

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What is the difference between Internship Vehicle Crash Test Engineer vs Vehicle Crash Test Engineer?

AspectInternship Vehicle Crash Test EngineerVehicle Crash Test Engineer
CredentialsEnrolled in or recent graduate of engineering or related programBachelor's or higher in mechanical, automotive, or related engineering
Work EnvironmentInternship setting, supervised, entry-level tasksFull-time, professional testing facilities, independent responsibilities
Employer & Industry UsageAutomotive manufacturers, testing labs, internships for studentsAutomotive companies, safety testing labs, industry standard roles

The main difference is that an Internship Vehicle Crash Test Engineer is a temporary, entry-level position for students or recent graduates gaining hands-on experience, while a Vehicle Crash Test Engineer is a full-time professional responsible for conducting and analyzing crash tests independently. Interns typically work under supervision, whereas full engineers lead testing projects and make critical safety assessments.

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Test Engineer - CA

MGA Research Corporation

Hughson, CA • On-site

$71K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 6 days ago

Job description

TEST ENGINEERS
The sky is the limit when it comes to new ideas here at MGA Research Corporation because we are always looking for ways to improve and your ideas are valued. From testing individual components within a vehicle to full scale vehicle crash tests, you have the opportunity to expand your electrical and mechanical skill set while working in a team-oriented, hands-on environment.
About Us
MGA Research is known as one of the leading automotive testing companies worldwide. It’s true we focus on safety and reliability, doing all we can to protect both drivers and passengers as we conduct product safety. In addition to the automotive industry, MGA conducts safety testing in the aerospace and energy storage industries as well as equipment fabrication.
What We Need
We are looking for Engineers with technical backgrounds who are comfortable in both independent and team-oriented roles; Leadership opportunities are available creating a high potential in career advancement.
Engineering Responsibilities
Daily roles include customer interaction, high-level problem solving, and data analysis.

  • Collaborate with related MGA facilities to maintain consistent operating practices and introduce improvements throughout.
  • Provide "hands-on" test engineering including project setup, specifications, and performance
  • Guarantee that new testing equipment is performance validated, operating procedures are in place, and training is conducted
  • Manage numerous continuous improvement initiatives without disruption of day-to-day testing activities.
  • Ensure lab equipment maintenance is performed as needed and equipment calibration schedules are adhered to.
  • Forecast facility and equipment needs to support business growth.
  • Provide technical support of day-to-day testing activities.
  • Quality related activities such as preparation, checking, and filing of calibration reports and maintaining our instrument database
  • Daily communication with project engineers to forecast resource needs and help set priority of workload with our instrumentation teams
Requirements
For this position, it is imperative to have a Bachelor of Engineering degree at an Accredited University. Additional Qualifications include:
  • Strong desire to work in an advanced technical field
  • Quality and safety mindset
  • Comfortable using hand tools
  • Comfortable working with computers
  • Authorized to work in the United States
Other desired skills:
  • Ability to thrive in a dynamic and constantly changing environment.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
  • Clean and organized worker to help drive overall shop cleanliness and organization.
  • Confidence to speak up for safety related issues.
What We Offer - Benefits
    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Paid sick/vacation/holiday
    • Competitive Pay - $71,000/year starting
    • Yearly discretionary bonuses and raises
    • 401k matching
    • Profit-sharing
    • Tuition reimbursement while employed at MGA
    • Opportunity for advancement: MGA promotes internally
    • Travel opportunities between MGA’s eight North American facilities
Locations
Our ten facilities in North America, include:
  • Akron, NY
  • Burlington, WI
  • Greer, SC
  • Hughson, CA
  • Irving, TX
  • Lincoln, AL
  • Manassas, VA
  • Mississauga, Ontario
  • Queretero, Mexico
  • Troy, MI
     

We aim to continue our mission in providing quality services to our customers as we seek to expand our team while contributing to the exciting world of testing in the safety industry.
We are currently accepting applications for all locations: Anyone with these skill sets, and all other interested applicants are encouraged to apply.
MGA Research is an equal opportunity employer.

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