Durability Test Engineer

About the position

Our client in Troy, MI is looking for a Durability Test Engineer. This is a contract position. We are seeking a Durability Test Engineer to join our Durability Attributes team. This individual will play a crucial role in solving critical durability challenges throughout the program. The candidate will be part of a small, growing team of engineers, and the organization will expand as the product plan matures.

Responsibilities

• Conduct durability testing activities, including interfacing with testing facilities and engineering teams to quickly resolve test failures, maximizing vehicle uptime.
• Develop detailed test plans to ensure that vehicles and necessary testing resources are properly coordinated and on schedule to meet the test objectives.
• Serve as a point of contact between engineers and test facilities to document issues for root cause analysis and permanent corrective actions.
• Contribute to the total vehicle integration of durability requirements, feasibility, and validation at the vehicle level through testing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Body, Chassis, Powertrain, Interior, and Electrical departments.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in durability development and testing. Experience with electric vehicles is preferred.
• Strong technical knowledge of vehicle systems.
• Experience in managing durability test schedules and executing tests.
• Basic knowledge of data acquisition and analysis tools (CANalyzer, data loggers).

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefit Package
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Discounts
• Free training on all Altair products