Junior Brake/Suspension Engineer
ALTEN Technology USA · Chelsea, Michigan, United States
Posted about 2 months ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 70 days ALTEN Technology USA's roles stay open a median of 101 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 60% of ALTEN Technology USA's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at ALTEN Technology USA
- high 194 stale, 13 reposted of 194 open
- Hiring momentum
- 80 roles opened in the last 90 days ↓ down vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-11-14
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from ALTEN Technology USA's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for ALTEN Technology USA.
About this role
The Junior Brake/Suspension Engineer will support the development of vehicle brake and suspension systems through hands-on testing and troubleshooting. Responsibilities include driving test vehicles to evaluate performance, documenting and resolving issues, and collaborating with senior engineers on vehicle dynamics improvements. This role is ideal for recent graduates with practical automotive experience from projects like SAE Baja or Formula SAE.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
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What you need
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Vehicle Dynamics, or a related field
- Strong interest in automotive engineering, vehicle dynamics, and hands-on vehicle development
- Willingness to drive test vehicles and work directly on mechanical components
- Basic understanding of brake systems, suspension systems, and vehicle dynamics
- Ability to troubleshoot mechanical issues and understand how component changes affect vehicle behavior
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills
Nice to have
- Automotive industry experience
- Experience with SAE Baja, Formula SAE, or other collegiate automotive racing teams
- Participation in autocross, road racing, off-road racing, or other vehicle-related racing activities
- Hands-on experience with brake pad changes, suspension adjustments, vehicle maintenance, or tuning
- Experience with vehicle testing, data collection, or basic vehicle dynamics analysis
Worth weighing
- Entry-level position may have limited immediate responsibilities
- No specific salary or benefits mentioned in the posting
- Hands-on work may require physical labor and mechanical skills
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Listed by ALTEN Technology USA on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-11-14. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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