Automotive Test Engineer

Collaborate across multiple engineering functions and work directly with major OEM engineering teams on a passenger vehicle R&D program in Ohio. This on-site role is responsible for planning, scheduling, and executing vehicle tests, analyzing results, and preparing technical reports. Testing activities include vehicle track testing, wind tunnel testing, and dynamometer testing.

• On-site embedded activity with OE passenger vehicle manufacturer - automotive technology development areas include aerodynamic efficiency and mechanical drag.
• Long-term scheduling, coordination between multiple groups/stakeholders, and detailed test planning.
• Thorough vehicle test preparation to ensure accurate specification of all pertinent hardware and software.
• Instrumentation and data acquisition installation and setup.
• Test equipment and methods include chassis dynamometer, wind tunnel, tire rolling resistance, and full vehicle track testing among other tools.
• Responsibility for conducting data analysis using MS Excel and proprietary software.
• Data summarization for reporting to team members and management – primarily via MS PowerPoint and MS Teams.
• Responsible for troubleshooting and proposing technical solutions.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Willingness to be located in Marysville, Ohio with regular travel to Western Pennsylvania
• 2-3 years of experience in a relevant engineering or technical environment
• Previous project management experience, including gathering requirements, developing plans, managing multiple concurrent projects and priorities, executing work, and delivering solutions to meet project objectives
• Other experience must include:
  • Understanding of engineering test methods including planning, execution, and results reporting
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a large team - excellent communication skills
  • Working knowledge of automotive data acquisition systems, CAN bus communications; experience with CAN analysis or reverse engineering strongly preferred - Vector, ETAS/INCA, Ipetronik, Intrepid Systems and Kvaser are used
  • Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot technical problems using logical, structured approaches
  • Solid software experience – MS Office Tools, Excel VBA programming, CAD experience, and MATLAB.
  • Proficiency in PowerPoint with ability to clearly and concisely present technical information to project management and executive groups
  • Broad understanding of automotive technologies with a passion to learn through hands-on testing and development support
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