Test Engineer II - Plastics

Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio (USA) with Engineering Centers in Pune, India and Yokohama, Japan, Goken is a global Engineering Services and Product Development company founded in 2004. We partner with OEMs and suppliers across the mobility space, as well as clients in non-mobility industries, to deliver innovative solutions and accelerate product development. 

At Goken, we embrace our motto of “Time to Innovate” by pushing boundaries, cultivating entrepreneurial thinking, and empowering individuals who thrive on tackling challenges, embrace fresh ideas, and are driven to create solutions that shape the future. This mindset fuels our mission and empowers our teams to solve complex problems, deliver measurable value, and move our clients and industries forward.

Our Vision is to empower associates to drive innovation and lead meaningful change wherever it’s needed, ensuring we stay ahead of the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow. Our Mission is to build trust that fosters greatness in our people, excellence in our clients, and positive impact in the communities we serve.

Goken offers a competitive compensation structure and benefits that support professional growth and personal well-being. We also foster a culture built on high performance, collaboration, continuous improvement, and ongoing professional development.

Summary: 

This role will support engineering test and development activities.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for creating and managing Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R) for multiple OEMs, ensuring alignment with customer-specific requirements and validation timelines 
• Coordinate with external laboratories for material, paint, and thermo-mechanical testing. 
• Perform thermo-mechanical testing on final assemblies, including pull tests, shaker tests, climatic chamber evaluations etc. 
• Establish internal laboratory methods and controls based on customer-specific requirements. 
• Ensure compliance with international norms and standards 
• Maintain documentation and traceability of test results, validations, and control plans. 
• Utilize data acquisition tools to collect data, analyze and report results. 
• Analyze and resolve problems with moderate level of guidance and direction. 
• Negotiate with other departments internally and suppliers externally to meet the spec requirements. 
• Search new ways to increase overall efficiency, utilize up-to-date technology. 
• Travel to client / test sites required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• Minimum 3-5 years experience doing component and assembly testing for Tier 1 supplier 
• Proficient in developing and managing DVP&R for OEM programs. 
• Strong knowledge of material testing (e.g., flexural strength, impact, chemical resistance, paint adhesion). 
• Experience with thermo-mechanical testing (e.g., pull tests, shaker tests, climatic testing)
• Skilled in designing and validating test fixtures for component and assembly evaluations. 
• Familiarity with bonding processes, adhesive tape validation, and glue failure mode analysis. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. 
• Proficiency in MS office.

Goken is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and engaging workplace across all global locations. We value diversity and provide equal opportunities for career growth and professional development, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.