Functional Vehicle Test Engineer

• Execute vehicle, engine, and powertrain testing for on highway trucks
• Install and troubleshoot instrumentation (thermocouples, strain gauges, sensors)
• Log, analyze, and validate engine/system performance data
• Perform system level troubleshooting and root cause analysis
• Use Vector tools (CANape, CANalyzer) for diagnostics and data analysis
• Generate daily test reports, graphs, and validation documentation
• Communicate work orders and directions within a union environment
• Support remote testing during seasonal travel periods

• Hands on vehicle and engine testing supporting on highway diesel truck validation. Must have engine, or powertrain testing experience. Focus on hands-on instrumentation, data logging, troubleshooting, and performance validation. Seasonal travel is required for this position for Summer and Winter testing. This is a heavy travel position (in-vehicle testing): 10 18 weeks for summer testing and 10-18 weeks of travel for winter testing., * Vehicle, engine, or powertrain testing experience
• Hands on automotive instrumentation
• Data logging and analysis
• CAN tools (CANalyzer, CANape, CANoe)
• Self starter; able to work autonomously

NICE TO HAVE

• Diesel engines and aftertreatment systems
• Chassis or towable chassis dynamometer testing
• MATLAB or INCA
• FMEA experience
• Truck or heavy duty vehicle background, * Bachelor’s degree in Automotive, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical, Electronics, or Controls Engineering (or equivalent experience)
• Entry level to early career engineers; internships acceptable
• Comfortable working in a union shop environment
• Willingness to travel ~40% annually

• On site engineering lab and vehicle test facilities
• OT during testing seasons (paid at straight rate)
• This is a heavy travel position (in-vehicle testing)
• 10 18 weeks for summer testing and 10-18 weeks of travel for winter testing.