Summary:ย
This role will support automotive reliability engineering test and development activities. Reliability Test Engineers are responsible for validating the vehicle , systems (Body, Chassis, Closures), and sub-systems to meet strength and durability targets with a goal of meeting or exceeding customer expectations. When performance concerns arise during validation testing, you will be responsible for developing appropriate countermeasure plans and work closely with cross-functional departments for implementation of plan.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and support the engineering test activities by applying engineering principles, experiences, and various analysis tools in following established test plans/procedures to test parts/components in area of specialty to determine design feasibility and ensure parts/components meet design acceptance criteria, performance level targets and any applicable regulatory/internal standards.ย
- Depending on functional area, must perform objective and subjective testing by driving.ย
- Utilize data acquisition tools to collect data, analyze and report results.ย
- Conduct vehicle benchmarking for the purpose of target setting.ย
- Support vehicle tuning and instrument vehicles for objective tests.ย
- Analyze and resolve problems with moderate level of guidance and direction.ย
- Negotiate with other departments internally and suppliers externally to meet the spec requirements.ย
- Coordinate with design and CAE teams to report results and develop countermeasures.ย
- Search new ways to increase overall efficiency, utilize up-to-date technology.ย
- Travel to client / test sites required.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 2+ years relevant industry experience.
- Education with the following specialties preferred: Mechanical, Mechanical Technology, Aerospace, Automotive, Manufacturing.ย
- Minimum 2 yrs experience using Data Acquisition tools.ย
- Formula SAE (FSAE), BAJA SAE, EcoCar, Mini BAJA SAE, experienceย
- Hands on experience with wrenching and vehicle instrumentationย
- Experience using 3D design tools (CATIA V5/V6) for basic fixture design and layout reviewsย
- Test track / driving experience required for test driving.