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Chip Ganassi has been a fixture in the auto racing industry for over 35 years and is considered one of the most successful and innovative owners in motorsports. Today, his teams include three Honda cars in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES and four entries in INDY NXT by Firestone. Chip Ganassi Racing (CGR) has won 24 championships and over 270 races, including six wins in the Indianapolis 500, eight Rolex 24 At Daytona victories, and wins in the 12 Hours of Sebring and the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
CGR has successful business partnerships with DHL, OpenAI, PNC Bank, Root Insurance, SOLO Cup, Sunoco, and more. The team boasts state-of-the-art facilities in Indianapolis, where the INDYCAR and INDY NXT teams are located, and a corporate office in Pittsburgh.
Chip Ganassi Racing is seeking a motivated, adaptable automotive engineer to support a major passenger vehicle R&D program in Ohio. This is an on-site role with involvement in vehicle track testing, wind tunnel testing, and dynamometer testing.
The successful candidate will work across multiple engineering functions and integrate directly with large OE engineering teams. Scheduling, planning, and executing tests along with data analysis, and reporting are key responsibilities.
Primary duties include but are not limited to:

• On-site embedded activity with OE passenger vehicle manufacturer - automotive technology development areas include aerodynamic efficiency and mechanical drag.
• Long-term scheduling, coordination between multiple groups/stakeholders, and detailed test planning.
• Thorough vehicle test preparation to ensure accurate specification of all pertinent hardware and software.
• Instrumentation and data acquisition installation and setup.
• Test equipment and methods include chassis dynamometer, wind tunnel, tire rolling resistance, and full vehicle track testing among other tools.
• Responsibility for conducting data analysis using MS Excel and proprietary software.
• Data summarization for reporting to team members and management - primarily via MS PowerPoint and MS Teams.
• Responsible for troubleshooting and proposing technical solutions.

Experience:

• 2-3 years of experience in a relevant engineering or technical environment
• Previous project management experience, including gathering requirements, developing plans, managing multiple concurrent projects and priorities, executing work, and delivering solutions to meet project objectives
• Understanding of engineering test methods including planning, execution, and results reporting
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a large team - excellent communication skills
• Working knowledge of automotive data acquisition systems, CAN bus communications; experience with CAN analysis or reverse engineering strongly preferred - Vector, ETAS/INCA, Ipetronik, Intrepid Systems and Kvaser are used
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot technical problems using logical, structured approaches
• Solid software experience - MS Office Tools, Excel VBA programming, CAD experience, and MATLAB.
• Proficiency in PowerPoint with ability to clearly and concisely present technical information to project management and executive groups
• Broad understanding of automotive technologies with a passion to learn through hands-on testing and development support

Education/Logistics:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Willingness to be located in Marysville, Ohio with regular travel to Western Pennsylvania

We invest in our team members through a competitive benefits package, including:

• Health, dental, and vision
• Health Savings Account contributions
• 401K plan with company match
• Company paid life and disability insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Wellness programs
• Access to our state-of-the-art Human Performance Center

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.