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Position Description: Test Conductor 2 shall be responsible for planning, conducting, and analyzing vehicle-level tests. Test Conductor will work closely with engineers, managers, and researchers to create and improve test plans and report results and will lead a team to execute field tests and troubleshoot issues.Essential FunctionsLearn customer test objectives, ensure test objectives are well defined, and communicate objectives to test team
Develop test plans and procedures based upon customers’ needs and processes involved
Lead a team of vehicle operators and test assistants to safely execute field tests and ensure test objectives are achieved
Analyze test and scenario data once tests are complete
Programing and operation of Guided Soft Targets and other collision avoidance test equipment
Troubleshoot hardware, software, car, test execution issues and escalate accordingly
Communicate test progress and status
Escalate all safety concerns
*TRC Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and is willing to make a change or adjustment to a job or work environment that allows a qualified individual with a disability to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of a particular job.
**Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Other Duties and Responsibilities (Non-Essential Functions)
Travel to off-site customers and test locations.
Develop work descriptions based upon customers’ needs and knowledge of the processes involved
Develop and coordinate project budgets and proposals based upon customer objectives and supporting BU inputs
Communicate test plans, proposals, non-conformances, and project status to internal and external customers
Assist test engineers and technical operations in accomplishing project tasks
Make technical decisions with minimal supervision
Present proposals and report test results before customer representatives
Support the program planning, logistics, and scheduling processes as required to enable effective and efficient system test and integration
Identify and implement improvements to existing workflows and test procedures
Build automation scripts to reduce schedule time and resources for recurring tests
Create and maintain dashboards to display results and status. Generate and present concise test reports highlighting areas of strength and weakness.
Support TRC Inc.’s Quality and EH&S (Environmental, Health, and Safety) efforts
Qualifications1. Ability to demonstrate high level analysis of testing date, with the ability to setup test equipment and understand basic vehicle circuits.2. Ability to demonstrate high level debugging skills, mechanical understanding of actuators/sensors, and ability to build terminal commands3. Ability to demonstrate a high-level knowledge of autonomous sensors and bas vehicle systems.4. Must have a minimum of 1 year of Test Conductor 1 experience. 2+ years technical testing and system validation experience preferredBasic understanding of data acquisition systems and instrumentation
Familiarity with vehicle systems and subsystems
Excellent organizational and communication skills
General knowledge of computers, including, G-suite programs, basic script writing and troubleshooting, word processing and data analysis software
Proficient in technical report writing
Proficient project management skills
Flexibility with work hours during busy test periods. Must be willing to work evenings and weekends as needed - including AM and PM shifts.
Ability to travel (< 20%)
Working conditions
• Standard office, climate controlled environment
• Some travel is required
• May be exposed to temperatures below 0 degree and above 95 degrees
• May be exposed to inclement weather
• May be exposed to hazardous chemicals, such as gas, oil, and paint
Physical requirements
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for an extended period of time
• Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment
• Ability to communicate with customers and co-workers
• Capable of positioning one’s self into bending, stretching, climbing, or awkward positions