Instrumented Handling Engineer
Listed on 2026-07-19
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Test Engineer, Automotive Engineering, Quality Engineering
The Instrumented Handling Test Engineer supports the Vehicle Dynamics development process by performing in-vehicle objective measurements. The selected candidate will be responsible for all aspects of vehicle testing including the coordination and planning of testing, in vehicle test execution, test equipment maintenance /calibration, data processing, analysis and test report generation, maintenance of test results database, refinement of test procedures, and support of global standards, processes, and analysis tools/templates.
This position requires consistent adherence to test procedures for handling and stability control test. It involves in-vehicle dynamic limit handling.
Travel outside SE Michigan is required, with expected total travel time of 8-14 weeks annually during the cold weather months in Michigan.
Basic Qualifications- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering.
- Minimum of 5 years of work experience.
- Experience in Chassis component, vehicle dynamics, or in-vehicle instrumented test experience
- Experience in MATLAB; ability to modify, maintain, and write code
- Comfortable in the control and operation of a vehicle at the limit of handling performance
- Comfortable with robotic or software control in the operation of a vehicle
- Proficiency with MS Office applications
- Experience in data analysis, data mining, and trend analysis
- Demonstrated attention to detail
- Excellent work ethic with ability to multi-task and manage changing priorities
- Affinity for driving vehicles coupled with endurance for repetitive limit handling maneuvers
- Instrumented Handling / Vehicle Stability Control experience
- Proficiency in the control and operation of a vehicle at the limit of handling performance (3rd party driving qualifications / special use license from OEM proving grounds)
- Operation experience with in-vehicle steering robots and GPS measurement platforms
- MATLAB proficiency
- Experience in subjective evaluation of vehicle ride, handling, and steering characteristics
- Knowledge of tire characteristics and performance
- Knowledge of National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) roll over testing
- Knowledge of FMVSS
126 / ECE
13H certification - Electronic Stability Control (ESC) performance - Background in automotive development including benchmarking, setting functional objectives, vehicle development, and production launch
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills along with excellent organizational skills
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