Validation Mechanical Test Engineer

BorgWarner Inc.
Ithaca, NY

About Us

BorgWarner is a global product leader in delivering innovative and sustainable mobility solutions. We are a company of innovators and independent thinkers that brings together talented employees, meaningful work and amazing technology in a unique environment. At BorgWarner, we constantly work towards our vision of a clean and energy-efficient world.

Our Culture

BorgWarner promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive environment, honors integrity, strives for excellence, commits to responsibility for our communities and the environment, and builds on the power of collaboration. We believe the health and safety of our employees are a top priority.

Career Opportunities

We manage talent as seriously as we manage our businesses and encourage you to learn about our proud history, strong culture, technologies, and vision for the future. We offer positions locally and globally with over 80 locations in 19 countries.

If this position energizes you and you feel you can help us achieve our mission and vision, you are invited to submit an application for consideration.

You may see the list of requirements and feel you do not meet all of them. However, remember that BorgWarner thinks differently. If your qualifications align with the majority of those outlined in this job description, we encourage you to apply and share your experience and skills with us.

Job Purpose

The Validation Engineer works with other engineers and managers on defining test requirements, using company standard procedures or developing measurement systems to determine requested information, as well as coordinating Technicians and Designers to assist in completing requested testing. For training and development purposes, assignments may include some work that is typical of a higher-level position.

Key Responsibilities

The incumbent will be expected to perform measurement engineering duties on many forms of rotating machinery, typically powertrain related. (S)He is expected to work in a research and development environment with mechanical and low voltage electrical equipment to provide valid measurements. This will include:

  • Troubleshooting of rotating mechanical systems and low voltage measurement systems.

  • Working with signal conditioning and data acquisition equipment.

  • Programming of engineering software (MATLAB®) to facilitate data reduction and analysis.

  • Reducing and analysing timing drive systems. This includes rotational as well as linear vibrations working in the frequency and time domain.

  • Effectively communicating results and issues verbally as well as in written report form.

  • Design and development of systems to measure specified quantities.

  • Completion of requested tests within a reasonable time table.

  • Coordinate test fixture design and execution of tests using a Designer and Technician(s), respectively.

  • Reduction and analysis of acquired data.

  • Responsible for the accurate communication of test results and issues with supervisor, engineers, technicians, and test request originators.

  • Safety and Health – Responsible for completing required safety training, reporting and correcting any unsafe practices as appropriate, completing work activities in a safe manner, and complying with safety and health requirements for respective position.

What we are looking for

  • BS in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology

  • Proficient understanding of rotating mechanical systems.

  • 5+ years of experience in related field preferred

  • Hands on automotive or engine related mechanical skills.

  • Basic electronic diagnostic and troubleshooting abilities.

  • Ability to work and collaborate in a cross functional group.

  • Travel within US is occasionally required 5-10% of the time to support testing at customer locations.

Salary Range:

$100,800 - $141,750

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Posted 2026-01-15

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