NVH & Dynamics Test Engineer

The VEV NVH & Dynamics Testing department is looking for a PS Test Engineer with a strong and diverse background to support all aspects of powertrain systems NVH testing for exhaust, driveline, and axle systems in the laboratory and vehicle road/track activities. This position requires individuals to lead the complete test delivery process, including interfacing with requesters, scheduling/forecasting, test setup, issue resolution, data acquisition, and post-processing.

This position is located full time at AEC Dearborn facilities and supports the Propulsion NVH attribute delivery of ICE, HEV, and BEV applications.

Test Engineer will lead daily test plan management & execution

Continuously interface with test request organizations from Propulsion NVH department

Work daily with dept test operations unit supervisors & lab technicians to carry out test plans

Work directly with requesting organization to support test bill of material completeness & delivery

Participate in CAD reviews to verify test setup fixturing & planning prior to rig builds

Lead and support de-bugging of dyno rigs and ensure operation prior to NVH data collection

Document and report out daily within checkpoint reviews on status, issues and test delivery

Follow through daily and break down barriers to resolve issues

Organize, document, and manage lab test cell schedule & forecast and report out to test request organization

Lead and support test infrastructure efficiency and modernization including management of major capital projects

Drive efficiencies with corporate engineering test requirements

Prepare documentation & communicate in support of senior level management reviews

Lead testing while working within dept Safety/Quality/Environmental management requirements

• BS Engineering minimum / MS Engineering preferred
• Mechanical vibration and system dynamics expertise
• Proficiency with NVH data acquisition and signal processing, e.g., Siemens Test.
  
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• Excellent debugging and troubleshooting skills associated with internal combustion engines and electrified powertrains
• Familiarity with ATI Vision and control of powertrain operation via strategy/calibration
• Strong team and interpersonal skills
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Strong organizational/multi-tasking skills
• Positive attitude, Self-Starter

Unusual or Special Physical Requirements of Position (specify and provide % of time required)

Lifting:
Up to 50 lbs, 75%

Special clothing/equipment (wearing):
Safety glasses, slip resistant hardened toe shoes, gloves, long pants, short sleeve shirts, hearing protection on sites, 100%

Unusual physical requirements:
Sitting (50%), Standing (50%), Bending (25%), stooping (25%)

Description of Work Environment (specify and provide % of time required)

Inside? Outside? Combination? Where?:
Inside 100%

Travel/transportation requirements: 25%

Equipment and Machines Involved in Work Tasks (specify and provide % of time required)

Office equipment/machines electrically/battery operated - which?:
Computers, 75%

Criticality of Attendance (specify and provide % of time required)

Overtime, regular days, off days:
Monday-Friday May need to flex time to cover weekend testing or project needs

Necessity for regular attendance:
Critical

Urgency for punctuality:
Critical

Work hours are normally 8 hours per day and 5 days per week, Monday-Friday.

Regular attendance of scheduled hours is extremely important. Punctuality and regular attendance are necessary.

Other

Essential Functions:

Must demonstrate professional behavior at all times when dealing with customers, management and co-workers.

Must have clear, concise and accurate communications…