Senior Vehicle Systems Bench Engineer

Overview

GILLIG is a leading transit bus manufacturer in the United States. We are at the forefront of the transition to zero-emission vehicles, with a reputation for quality, reliability, durability, service, and support. Buses are designed and built in Livermore, CA.

• Leader in environmentally friendly mobility solutions including battery electric, hybrid electric, near-zero CNG and clean diesel transit buses
• Inclusive, family-oriented culture
• Stable, growing organization with a long Bay Area presence
• Flexible schedules (depending on project needs)
• Excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits

GILLIG Engineering is responsible for the development, customization, and configuration of GILLIG’s clean technology heavy-duty transit buses. Validation Engineering focuses on testing, simulation, and evaluation of systems and vehicle platforms to ensure design requirements and performance meet the demands of heavy-duty transit.

We are seeking a Senior Vehicle Systems Bench Engineer to join the Validation group. This role conducts complex system and vehicle-level design verification (DV) and production validation (PV) tests to confirm requirements within program timelines. The role also supports traceability of DFMEA to DVP&R to final reports and may involve creating tools and processes.

This on-site role is based at the Livermore, CA Technology Center and reports to the Director of Validation, with possible guidance from senior engineers.

• Own Hardware in the Loop (HIL) development activities, including bench commissioning, software delivery coordination, test planning, and automation development and execution.
• Scope facility and equipment needs for bench build and system integration tests with stakeholders.
• Lead test automation strategy; develop scripts (MATLAB, Python, CANoe, Veri Stand, etc.) to perform automated testing.
• Optimize systems, tools, processes, and infrastructure to prioritize benches, document test cases/procedures, and align with software release schedules.
• Collaborate with integration engineers to design/build test benches for high and low voltage systems.
• Meet diagnostic coverage requirements and run testing with native hardware to exercise software; document non-conformances and report results.
• Troubleshoot systems/ECUs using lab equipment (power supplies, oscilloscopes, multimeters) and tools (Vector CANoe, CANalyzer, CANape, NI tools).
• Coordinate with test engineers to perform system-level testing and resolve issues with Engineering; document non-conformances using the TIR process.
• Report programmatic metrics, risk assessments, and corrective actions related to testing and software development to Leadership.

• Autonomy: Ability to work independently with reviews at critical points.
• Technically Minded: Apply industry practices and standards (NFPA, NEC, APTA, etc.) and provide guidance to staff. Demonstrate deep professional knowledge to develop and resolve complex models and procedures.
• Time Management: Deliver projects on schedule and on budget.
• Communication: Collaborate across the organization; adapt style to different audiences.
• Complexity: Manage DV/PV plans within the team and solve problems of diverse, complex scope.
• Quality & Standards: Ensure verification/validation documentation is comprehensive and traceable to requirements and objectives; release test plans and reports with high attention to detail.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in the engineering industry
• Experience with automotive/heavy-duty system benches and software development
• Expertise with open/closed-loop control systems for sensors, actuators, ECUs; proficiency in CAN-Bus, LIN, Ethernet
• Proficiency in MATLAB, Simulink, Stateflow
• Programming knowledge and vehicle serial data protocols (SAE J1939, J3117; IEEE 802.3)
• Experience integrating control systems with low/high voltage automotive environments
• Hands-on troubleshooting, prototyping, testing, and validation
• Experience with suppliers and engineering/validation activities
• Knowledge of industry standards (FMVSS, NHTSA, DOT, NFPA, SAE, NEC) and ADA/APTA guidance

• Ability to lift 25 lbs
• Prolonged computer work; sit/stand/walk; occasional kneeling or squatting
• Ability to meet physical requirements with/without accommodation
• Navigate manufacturing environments; comfortable around heavy machinery and tools
• Personal Protective Equipment required (safety glasses, bump caps, hearing protection, etc.)
• Limited travel may be required

GILLIG is committed to equal opportunities for all employees and applicants. We strive for an inclusive, diverse workplace and do not discriminate on protected characteristics. The information collected in this posting may include voluntary self-identification sections for government reporting; participation is voluntary and confidential. GILLIG is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer.

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