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Astemo Ltd

DE Test Engineer

Sunbury, OH · On-site

Engineering Staff Engineer (Power Steering Test) Company: ASTEMO AMERICAS, INC. Job Summary Astemo ... Software tuning of power steering systems on HIL and on vehicle. * Electrical wiring/automotive ...

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DE Test Engineer

Astemo Ltd

Sunbury, OH • On-site

Full-time

Posted yesterday

Job description

Job Family:
Engineering
Job Description:
Staff Engineer (Power Steering Test)
Company:
ASTEMO AMERICAS, INC.
Job Description:
Job Summary
Astemo Americas, Inc. is seeking an experienced Engineer to join our Power Steering Test Group. This position will be responsible for leading projects involving spec bench testing of hardware, HIL testing, HIL system development, and tuning both on HIL and on vehicle. A successful candidate will be proficient at independently perform testing and tuning work and able to work collaboratively with US and JPN power steering teams.
This role work plan is hybrid structure (3 days on-site)
Job Responsibilities:
  • Lead and/or support hardware and software spec testing to support prototype development and MP part verification.
  • Software tuning of power steering systems on HIL and on vehicle.
  • Electrical wiring/automotive harness creation for bench and vehicle to support testing and measurement needs.
  • Control system software development using Matlab, Simulink, Control Desk, etc.
  • Root Cause Analysis of past issues to improve current and future design activities.
  • Review and validation of supplier test results.
  • On-site customer support for problem troubleshooting and improvement.
  • On-site support at global manufacturing facilities to support problem troubleshooting and improvement.
  • Attending customer vehicle confirmation events.
  • Collaboration with US teams and Japan teams.

Qualifications:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited institution focusing in Mechanical Engineering. Other fields of study may be considered.
  • 10 yrs. experience in automotive industry.
  • 3 yrs. experience operating a HIL bench using VI-CarRealTime and Concurrent RT.
  • 3 yrs. experience testing power steering hardware and software.
  • Experienced with Vector CANape and CANalyzer software.
  • Experienced in 3-D CAD creation and 2-D drawing creation.
  • Experience interfacing with customers and/or suppliers to explain technical documents/drawings/information.
  • High level technical problem-solving skills.
  • High level interpersonal skills to collaborate internally and externally.
  • Experience managing projects from concept through execution.
  • Willingness to travel as needed for training or to support manufacturing facilities globally.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office, Matlab, Simulink, Control Desk.
  • Experience in manufacturing and fabrication.
  • Experience with electronics and automotive harness creation.

The ideal candidate is preferred to have the following qualifications:
  • Demonstrated experience in ISO26262 and/or ISO9001 / IATF16949.
  • Experienced in Mechanical CAE (thermal, structural, etc.).
  • Formula SAE involvement and/or Automobile enthusiast / self-auto repair.
  • Experience with tolerance stack-ups, GD&T, DFMEA, DRBFM, and DFSS.
  • Fluent in Japanese language.

Education: Possess at minimum a BSME
Experience: Minimum 3 yrs. experience testing power steering hardware and software.
Working conditions:
Physical Demands:
  • Required to sit or stand for long periods of time. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Occasional overtime will be required.

Travel:
  • Some domestic and international travel may be required up to 20%.
  • Must have a valid driver's license

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) - Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, disability, protected veteran status and national origin.
At Astemo, we're challenging the status quo with the power of diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. Our goal is to build an inclusive work environment that celebrates the differences of our employees. We want to ensure that every employee feels valued, respected and empowered. We don't just accept difference-we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. Astemo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at Astemo, please send the nature of the request and contact information to am-jobs@hitachiastemo.com when applying for the position.

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