Engine Validation Engineer

Description

This role is categorized as hybrid. The successful candidate is expected to report to Pontiac, Michigan three-to-five times per week, at minimum.

The Role

As a Validation Test Engineer (VTE), you will be planning, developing methods, and carrying out system and component-level testing in world-class labs. This is a hands-on position. In this role crucial skills like creativity, independent judgement, and multi-functional teamwork are prized and can be further developed. You will operate with design & validation technical specialists, systems engineers, lab integration engineers, and technicians to bring exciting products to market. Engineers in this role may have opportunity for growth and develop into Lead System Test Engineers (LSTE). LSTE's learn leadership skills and will be engaged in programs throughout the development lifecycle. It is a great way to get involved with mentoring other VTEs, while also developing new and/or special validation tests and fixtures; just to name a few.

What You'll Do

• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans, test methods and test automation to support validation sign-off, address challenges as they arise in a rapidly growing industry
• Applies analytical tools in validation process
• Support an Agile Team-based structure where you will rotate through fresh assignments supporting test execution, process innovation, and moving toward virtual (hardware-less) validation techniques
• Operate with focus on safety in state-of-the-art test lab environments
• Investigate testing anomalies and generate reports to highlight findings
• Perform and support root cause analysis and correction of system level problems relating to hardware validation
• Analyze and peer review test results and participate in data-driven efficiency initiatives
• Engage in programs as production-intent designs are available and see them through to launch
• Coordinates and consults with various departments outside engineering
• Collaborates with Component and System Validation Engineers
• Stays abreast of new technology and competitive products

• Minimum of 2 years of post-graduation engineering experience
• Engine calibration and/or validation experience
• Demonstrated excellence in communication and collaboration in a diverse team environment
• Ability to learn complex system functions (i.e. engine, transmission, electric propulsion (Drive units & RESS)) quickly
• Demonstrated ability to influence without authority

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Physics, Math, Computer Science, Information Technology, or Chemistry
• Experience with electrical, thermal, or chemical virtual modeling and simulation
• Willing to gain specific training from a variety of people / techniques
• Proficient with Inca and/or Puma
• Calibration and/or development experience
• Outstanding data-driven decision-making history
• Demonstrated analytical ability for unusual and difficult problems
• Familiar with laboratory operations and test equipment including engine/transmission dynamometers, load frames, power supplies, electrodynamic shakers, environmental chambers, test site controllers, continuous monitoring, fixture design/fabrication, test equipment/setups, and laboratory accreditation standards
• Experience in one or several areas: Battery Electric Vehicle Systems (Electric Motors, Drive Units, Power Electronics, HV Batteries), Vehicle or System-Level Calibration, ICE or Conventional Transmission Development or Validation, Instrumentation & Test Automation
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams
• Knowledge of reliability & durability calculations
• Demonstrated adaptability and ability to change with program modifications/updates
• Self-motivated to work independently