Research & Development Test Engineer

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Cullman, AL Until 8/23/2026 First posted May 20, 2025 Last posted May 20, 2025
Job description
Webb Wheel Products, Inc.

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

The Marmon Heavy Duty Transportation (HDT) Research and Development Group collaborates with various business units to drive innovation within the heavy-duty commercial vehicle market.

The Test Engineer will ensure components meet regulatory, performance and durability standards through rigorous testing protocols and data analysis.
Assigned tasks vary frequently and multiple tests may be run simultaneously.

Testing 

  • Design and develop test plans and procedures for new and existing brake components.
  • Set-up and operate laboratory equipment, including the brake dynamometer, rotary fatigue tester, caliper fatigue testing, brake pad/lining compressibility testing and brake actuator testing.
  • Set-up and operate laboratory equipment for trailer and fifth wheel testing.
  • Manage test schedule to ensure required deadlines are met.
  • Perform all tests accurately per work instructions and documents.
  • Write work instructions as needed.
  • Other duties as assigned

Data Collection, Reporting and Analysis

  • Collect and analyze test data.
  • Evaluate test results for compliance to standards.
  • Prepare test reports.

Equipment Maintenance

  • Oversee the maintenance, calibration, and improvement of lab equipment and procedures.
  • Support the implementation of a Laboratory Management System.

Test Center

  • Follow all safety protocols.
  • Maintain a clean and organized workspace, including all equipment and test center.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology, related field or equivalent hands-on experience.
  • Ability to read and understand work instructions.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and ability with tools for vehicle work.
  • Ability to read and interpret part prints.
  • Ability in basic coding, such as LabView.
  • Ability in basic microelectronics.
  • Team oriented.
  • Willingness to learn and develop expertise. 
  • Ability to use various machine and measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers and gauges.
  • Basic computer skills.

Experience

  • Experience with general mechanical assembly and testing.
  • Vehicle mechanical experience preferred.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.

About this role

Summary

Conduct tests on brake components and analyze data for compliance.

Job title

Research & Development Test Engineer

Experience level

entry level

Industry

manufacturing

Location requirements

Located in Cullman, AL; remote work not allowed.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

bachelor's degreework instructionsmechanical aptitudebasic codingmicroelectronicsteam orientedmachine toolsbasic computer skills

Preferred skills

mechanical assemblyvehicle mechanical

Specializations

testingdata analysismechanicalengineering technology
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Cullman, AL, USA

On-site City