Automotive Test Engineer - Electrical

Lumenance - Marysville, OH

Full-time - Mid Level

Marysville, OH

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

This role supports passenger vehicle R&D via the testing/validation of electrical systems and components. We are looking for engineers with experience test/validating any of the following systems and their components: Electrical Control Units, Starter Motor, Generator, Electrical Charge-Discharge Controls, Powertrain/Chassis/Engine sensors and controls, Audio Systems, Navigation Systems, Camera Systems, In-Vehicle Entertainment, Telephonic Systems, and 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical, performance, and functional requirements for new passenger vehicles
• Investigate and understand the functional requirements 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
• Perform basic electrical testing as needed
• 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

Requirements

• 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 discipline
• Proven ability to independently test/validate electrical systems and components within a transportation application context
• Test data acquisition (sensor setup, data collection)
• Strong technical communication (English) - both written and oral
• Basic hands-on mechanical skills
• Self-driven and able to complete tasks independently
• Personal time and task management

Nice-to-haves

• Engine testing (dyno)
• CAN communication development
• Embedded system development

Benefits

• Overtime pay (1x base rate)
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance