Vehicle Test Engineer - Semi

Responsibilities:

• Collect proving ground data using wheel force transducers, accelerometers, strain gages, string potentiometers etc.
• Conduct vehicle level structural strength and durability tests at in-house and third party proving grounds.
• Plan and execute vehicle level environmental tests like structural durability, abuse, water wade, hot weather performance etc.
• Analyze and process proving ground data and check for data integrity.
• Work in close collaboration with vehicle technicians, instrumentation and design teams.
• Conduct vehicle milestone inspections including drive evaluations (handling performance, ride comfort etc.) and investigate failures.
• Support firmware upgrades/troubleshooting and diagnostics for test vehicles.
• Write detailed test procedures and publish test reports.
• The role will be based in Fremont, CA and will require up to 50% travel required.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.

Requirements:

• BS and/or MS degree in mechanical, automotive or mechatronics engineering.
• Working knowledge of CAN communication and CAN based tools such as CANape.
• Familiarity with data acquisition software and data collection (eg. Dewesoft, Somat eDAQ).
• Minimum 2 years experience working in a related mechanical engineering test role with prior experience in automotive testing and validation.
• Experience with CAD software like CATIA, SolidWorks etc.
• Excellent written and verbal communication of status and results, including writing formal reports.
• Experience with commercial vehicle testing.

Desired Skills:

• A commercial driver's license with passenger and air endorsement or the ability to obtain a CDL required.