Test Engineer-Automotive

Job Duties

• Provide information for daily reports
• Present results of reliability growth activities to engineering in order to improve development of the engine and vehicle
• Troubleshoot engine & engine related issues
• Experimental hardware and software for evaluation
• Support replacement parts inventory / part logistics
• Schedule component updates
• Monitor and maintain fuel/oil supply
• Coordinate modification of instrumentation and modification of engine/vehicles.
• Failure analysis & corrective action reporting (FiNAS+FACAR+ZEUSS)
• Analyze moderately complex problems and job assignments in preparing project plans.
• Product verification and validation.
• Creates and updates project plans
• Schedule time according to established job priorities.
• Conduct vehicle experiments to determine hardware, software, and calibration parameter specifications that best meet the technical performance requirements of the project
• Use analytical tools and models to assist in determining hardware, software, and calibration specifications that best meet the technical performance requirements of the project
• Provides test instructions to technicians and advises shop personnel of instrumentation needs
• Participate in the team's failure analyses reviews
• Complete project work and draw conclusions and make recommendations.

SUPPLEMENTAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Provide management with regular reports on project work plans and status for information and resource management purposes.
• Maintain a neat workplace and organized information files pertaining to project work assignments.
• Perform special projects

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or related field
• Engineering experience in engine/ vehicle development
• Development testing and analysis experience
• High level of analytical and logical problem solving ability
• Confidence to make non-critical decisions
• Proficient PC skills including word processing and spreadsheet software
• Ability to use shop tools and mechanical/electronic instruments
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work in conjunction with team members both in immediate and other project teams, also able to work effectively with others having diverse backgrounds and experiences
• Willingness to train others and share knowledge on Reliability Development topics or other areas of expertise, ability to manage satellite activities including technician shop interface
• Domestic and foreign travel

Preferred Education and Experience

• Masters of Science degree in engineering or related field
• One year project management or supervisory experience
• Previous experience in a large truck manufacturing company
• Emissions testing and analysis experience
• Knowledge of engine control systems
• Knowledge of performance engineering tools like MARC, Drumroll, and Cal Tools
• Knowledge of combustion engines
• Interpersonal skills