Automotive Engineer - Junior Job Fernley area,Nevada USA,Engineering

The Nevada Automotive Test Center (NATC) is currently seeking talented candidates for a Junior Automotive Engineer role at our Silver Springs, NV location. At NATC, our junior automotive engineers work directly with a team intent on designing, manufacturing, and testing innovative automotive mobility solutions.

Position Summary

Our engineers are specifically tasked with performance and durability testing for ultra-light to heavy vehicle platforms, and on occasion also support vehicle development projects for designing and building technology demonstrators aimed at meeting customer-provided requirements. The Automotive Engineer - Junior reports to the supervising Program Manager (PM) but does not assume duties of the PM in their absence.

Essential Functions

Prepares test plans identifying type of test to be conducted, facilities required, proposed schedule, resource allocation, etc.

Defines and oversees installation of instrumentation packages.

Completes field tests to define the performance characteristics of the vehicle taking into consideration the effects and relationships of systems and components.

Works with mechanics, technicians, equipment operators and other personnel to complete tests on time and on budget.

Analyzes technical data and clearly communicates results to project managers and/or customers through technical reports, briefings, or other medium.

Researches background data on assignments in order to support testing procedures, test phases, deviations from standard techniques, etc.

Supports FMEA analysis on failures encountered and suggests modifications and design change to any component.

Provides support to other engineers and program managers.

Relates well with employees and customers at all levels and at all times in a professional and personable manner.

Secondary Functions

Assists in preparing, writing, and reviewing technical proposals.

Attends and represents company at trade and industry shows.

Assists in special projects.

Creates, modifies, and reviews CAD 3D models and drawing packages.

Prepares preliminary sketches, diagrams and specifications for new types or changes in existing facilities or equipment.

Contacts engineering, administrative and executive personnel to discuss and explain engineering and company procedural requirements, give information concerning test or vehicle performance, solve minor conflicts, or secure additional information regarding test.

Pay

$67,000 - $80,000

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field; and one (1) year of experience in a related engineering field. Mechanical Engineer preferred.

Able to work in excess of 40 hours per week.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid NV driver's license.

Must have fundamental systems level automotive knowledge.

Must possess strong computer skills; specifically MS Office applications.

Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, expressing ideas clearly and actively listening to thoughts and ideas of others.

Must be able to maintain a high level of confidentiality.

Must have excellent organization and time management skills.

Must be flexible and able to handle multiple priorities, with the ability to adjust to high pressure and rapidly changing business conditions.

Preferred Qualifications

Must be able to rapidly learn and apply new measurement techniques and associated data acquisition software.

Experience in a test environment.

Experience with Matlab.

Experience with CAD/CAE software.

EEO Statement

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Notify Human Resources if you require any accommodation(s) to perform any of the essential functions of this position.

At-Will Employment

All employees of this Company are employees at will and, as such, are free to resign at any time without reason. The Company, likewise, retains the right to terminate an employee's employment at any time with or without reason or notice. Nothing contained in this document or any other document provided to the employee is intended to be, nor should it be, construed as a guarantee that employment or any benefit will be continued for any period of time.

This position is currently accepting applications.

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