POSITION SUMMARY
The Test Engineer will be responsible for supporting the Validation and Development testing of Engine Solenoids and Electrical Actuators. The role will be responsible for test plan development and execution. The Test Engineer is responsible for scheduling and coordination of all test related activities including test planning, equipment and facility planning, technical leadership in test setup, data acquisition, and reporting. The Test Engineer should be proficient in operating test lab equipment including data acquisition and control methodologies. The role requires proficiency in basic lab equipment operation including vibration test cells, thermal chambers, power supplies, oscilloscopes, LCR meters, leak testers, and various data acquisition systems. The Test Engineer is accountable for the validation plan completeness and accuracy of the testing. The Test Engineer will report directly to the Test Engineering Manager, and will interface closely with application engineering, lab technicians, OEM customers and various other supporting functions.
TEST ENGINEER
POSITION SUMMARY
The Test Engineer will be responsible for supporting the Validation and Development testing of Engine Solenoids and Electrical Actuators. The role will be responsible for test plan development and execution. The Test Engineer is responsible for scheduling and coordination of all test related activities including test planning, equipment and facility planning, technical leadership in test setup, data acquisition, and reporting. The Test Engineer should be proficient in operating test lab equipment including data acquisition and control methodologies. The role requires proficiency in basic lab equipment operation including vibration test cells, thermal chambers, power supplies, oscilloscopes, LCR meters, leak testers, and various data acquisition systems. The Test Engineer is accountable for the validation plan completeness and accuracy of the testing. The Test Engineer will report directly to the Test Engineering Manager, and will interface closely with application engineering, lab technicians, OEM customers and various other supporting functions.
KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for supporting validation of new engine solenoid and electric motor products
- Work with application engineers and customers to develop DVP&R and test timelines from customer specifications
- Coordinate design and development of test equipment and test fixtures
- Schedule validation workload and works with technicians to execute DVP&R and product development testing
- Assist application engineers to design and develop tests as well as interpret customer requirements.
- Support application engineers in problem solving activities related to product development
- Responsible for coordinating Measurement Systems Analysis of test equipment
- Identify key players and initiate meetings to promote good communication and alignment on identified test issues
- Responsible for summarizing test data and documenting validation tests with detailed and technically accurate reports
- Support engineering management in developing capital equipment needs and implementation planning.
- Development and usage of data reduction and data analysis scripts using MATLAB
- Development of test control and DAQ software using LabView
- Operation of in-house test equipment and management of outside testing vendors to support test activities.
- Support at the customer site for on-engine dyno testing studies, as needed
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical or Electrical considered)
- 3-5 years of experience in product development or validation test environment preferred
- Test equipment calibration procedure and system development
- Use of 5S practices in daily work
- Working knowledge and understanding of industry standard specifications for automotive electrical components (GM3172, CS00056, CS00054, VW80000, ISO 16750, etc.)
- Lab instrument / equipment setup, operation and troubleshooting
- Data Acquisition and Test system control development and troubleshooting
- Strong data analysis skills using Excel, Visual Basic, MATLAB, and Minitab, etc.
- Data analysis: R&R studies, mastering, correlation, SPC, problem solving, statistical methods and MSA
- PC (Visual Basic, LabVIEW, MATLAB, SharePoint) programming design and debug
- Use of NI Diadem and imc FAMOS for data management and plotting
- Use of Keysight products and BenchVue software
- Electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic system experience
- Working knowledge of vehicle camshaft timing systems and components
- Working knowledge of brushless DC motor typical operation and product characteristics
- Knowledge of lab practices using pressure transducers, temperature transducers, flow meters, accelerometers, vibration instruments
- Experience in structured problem-solving analysis (Shainin Red X, FTA, 8D)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills: project timelines, activity tracking, and activity status.
- Knowledge of operation and function of test and data acquisition equipment
- Skills to interpret engineering drawings including mechanical and electrical schematics
- Understanding of electromagnetics, electronics, and hydraulics preferred
CORE COMPENTENCIES
- Action Oriented
- Creativity
- Customer Focus
- Dealing with Ambiguity
- Functional/Technical Skills
- Interpersonal Savvy
- Drive for Results
- Problem Solving
- Conflict Management
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical)
- 3-5 years experience in product development or validation test environment
- Test plan (DVP&R) development and execution
- Proficiency operating lab equipment: vibration test cells, thermal chambers, power supplies, oscilloscopes, LCR meters, leak testers
- Data acquisition and test system control development and troubleshooting
- Development and usage of data reduction and data analysis scripts using MATLAB
- Development of test control and DAQ software using LabVIEW
- PC programming experience (Visual Basic) for data analysis and automation
- Use of NI Diadem and imc FAMOS for data management and plotting
- Use of Keysight products and BenchVue software
- Strong data analysis skills including Excel, Visual Basic, MATLAB, and Minitab
- Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA), R&R studies, SPC, correlation, and statistical problem solving
- Test equipment calibration procedure and system development
- Lab instrument/equipment setup, operation, and troubleshooting (pressure/temperature transducers, flow meters, accelerometers, vibration instruments)
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, mechanical and electrical schematics
- Working knowledge of industry automotive electrical specifications (GM3172, CS00056, CS00054, VW80000, ISO 16750, etc.)
- Working knowledge of vehicle camshaft timing systems and brushless DC motor operation
- Experience in structured problem-solving analysis (Shainin Red X, FTA, 8D)
- Use of 5S practices in daily work
- Support at customer site for on-engine dyno testing studies as needed
- Understanding of electromagnetics, electronics, and hydraulics
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