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Laboratory Test Engineer

ZF North America

Lafayette, IN · Posted September 29, 2026

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About the job

Req ID 90837 | CSS Lafayette Staff, United States ZF Active Safety and Electronics US LLC

Job Description

About the Team

The Laboratory Test Engineer is a part of the global Test & Validation team responsible for the development and validation of ZF’s high technology electronic and hydraulic steering systems. This position will coordinate all aspects of testing within the laboratory and is ideal for the candidate with a broad engineering background, a keen mind for developing and executing structured processes, solid communication skills and who enjoys hands-on work in a laboratory setting.

What you can look forward to as Laboratory Test Engineer:

Set up data acquisition instrumentation - for product validation, quality audit, warranty analysis, line-return analysis, and other special requests from Product Engineering.

Use data acquisition instrumentation and computers to control and monitor lab testing, recording and reporting results as needed.

On-vehicle evaluations – instrument vehicles for product testing with data acquisition systems for system evaluation of our products.

Provide assistance in the troubleshooting of electronic control systems and data acquisition systems.

Meet testing timelines for development and urgent test projects.

Respond to all customers, both internal and external, having problems with our products and those who are trying to resolve the problems through testing.

Some travel will be required 10% domestic and 2% international.

Your Profile as Laboratory Test Engineer:

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering

Minimum of 1 year of experience in a Commercial Vehicle engineering environment, experience in an engineering laboratory test environment preferred

Must be able to work with electronic equipment such as DVMs, Oscilloscopes, Frequency generators and Sound level meters.

Ability to set-up and troubleshoot data acquisition instrumentation systems that measure parameters such as hydraulic flow, pressure, mechanical torque, force, vibration, and acceleration.

Competence with electronic bench work (soldering, troubleshooting, cable construction), ability to read electrical/electronic schematics and mechanical blueprints.

Strong computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

LabVIEW and/or C# programming skills required.

Ability to travel as needed both domestic and international.

Why you should choose ZF in Lafayette?

A supportive collaborative team environment

Annual Incentive Plan

Paid Vacation

401k Plan

Health Care Benefits

Paid Holidays

A strong diversity culture

Be part of our ZF team as Laboratory Test Engineer and apply now!

Contact

Maria Jose Orta Diaz

DIVERSITY COMMITMENT: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are more than just words for us. They are at the core of the ZF Way that propels our team members towards their utmost success. We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a natural reflex. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that every member of ZF can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape next generation mobility, safety, sustainability and social justice.

With four generations across 118 nationalities in 41 countries, ZF combines a unique variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and ideas. Together, we solve problems, drive innovation and shape next generation mobility.

Our company is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with us and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please contact us. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. ZF is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran