Automotive Test Engineer - Electrical

This role supports passenger vehicle R&D via the testing/validation of electrical systems and components.

• Electrical Control Units
• Generator
• Powertrain/Chassis/Engine sensors and controls
• Navigation Systems
• In-Vehicle Entertainment
• Telephonic Systems
• Driver Displays

The primary job activities are:

• Develop electrical, performance, and functional requirements for new passenger vehicles
• Investigate and understand the functional requirements (including hardware, software, and communication) for assigned systems and components
• Setup test equipment, collect test results/data, verify test accuracy and completeness, analyze results, summarize findings, present reports, and coordinate with stakeholders to address issues
• Develop, write, and issue related engineering specifications as required
• Brainstorm, develop, propose, and justify new related functions and systems to meet the market requirements
• Ensure all necessary system/component testing is completed...performing some basic electrical testing by oneself as needed. Responsible to ensure assigned systems and components achieve product acceptance for mass production.
• Develop all necessary reports, presentations or technical documents to explain and/or make a record of the development process and activities
• Support factory, sales, suppliers, etc. as required for product explanations, owner’s manual reviews, manufacturing issues, supply concerns, or market complaints

• 2 to 6 years in an electrical test position within a transportation industry (automotive, heavy truck, off-road vehicles, ag equipment, aerospace, specialty vehicle, etc)

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related discpline

• Proven ability to independently test/validate electrical systems and component within a transportation application context
• Test data acquisition (sensor setup, data collection)
• Strong technical communication (English) - both written and oral
• Basic hand-on mechanical skills as you will be helping prepare test vehicles, troubleshooting issues, and proposing solutions
• Self driven and able to complete tasks independently