Test Engineer General

Transforming the Future with Convergence of Simulation and Data

Test Engineer General

Job Summary:

Our client in Dearborn, MI is looking for a Test Engineer General. This is a contract position.

What You Will Do:

We are looking for a candidate that can lead vehicle program energy management (primarily Fuel Economy) development from preprogram start to post-certification. Lead development and implementation of systems engineering to achieve best in class fuel economy. Develop CAE vehicle fuel economy models to walk to future model years. Engineer proposals to achieve fuel economy targets and work with interfacing engineering activities to ensure successful implementation. Vehicle testing and validation of subsystem performance on global fuel economy drive cycles. Develop timing and test plans for design validation work. Competitive analytical forecasting of fuel economy capability. Competitive BIC vehicle testing and data analysis.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the integration of Fuel Economy and/or Performance Feel on current and forward model programs from pre-program start to post-certification.

• Ensure robust execution of Vehicle Energy Management Engineering (VEME) attribute deliverables for program milestones and engineering gateways to ensure program content is compatible with attribute target achievement.

• Manage interface between Program and Engineers, from the target setting process through development, verification, and certification phases.

• Lead development and implementation of systems engineering to achieve targeted fuel economy while delivering performance feel DNA.

• Develop CAE vehicle fuel economy and performance feel models.

• Develop timing and test plans for design validation and conduct vehicle testing and validation of subsystem performance on various duty cycles.

• Support vehicle drive events including preparation of all communication documents.

• Champion attribute issue resolution plans.

Basics:

• Bachelor of Science or Equivalent.

• Exhibit functional understanding of powertrain systems and energy consumption throughout the vehicle.

• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.

• Ability to deal with a complex engineering base (Planning, Marketing, Engineering, Program, & Plant teams) in various countries/continents on a daily basis.

• Self-directed with strong ability to support variety of projects with limited resources.

• Creative thinker with ability to establish a systems engineering approach to developing solutions to difficult multivariable problems.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills required for presenting analysis to management and working with interfacing attribute teams.

• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, MatLAB.

• Prior experience evaluating fuel economy or acceleration performance at the vehicle level.

• Hybrid position.

Preferred:

• MS in Technical Field of Study.

• 10+ years Vehicle Engineering/Automotive OEM Experience.

• Knowledge of our Client´s engineering systems and processes.

• Matlab/SCVSP/MoSuite experience.

• Class A CDL with air brakes endorsement.

How You Will Be Successful:

• Envision the Future

• Communicate Honestly and Broadly

• Seek Technology and Business "First"

• Embrace Diversity and Take Risks

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary

• Comprehensive Benefit Package

• 401(k) with matching contributions

• Paid Time Off

• Employee Discounts

• Free training on all Altair products

Why Work with Us:

Altair is a global technology company providing software and cloud solutions in the areas of data analytics, product development, and high-performance computing (HPC). Altair enables organizations in nearly every industry to compete more effectively in a connected world, while creating a more sustainable future. With more than 3,000 engineers, scientists, and creative thinkers in 25 countries, we help solve our customer's toughest challenges and deliver unparalleled service, helping the innovators innovate, drive better decisions, and turn today's problems into tomorrow's opportunities.

Our vision is to transform customer decision making with data analytics, simulation, and high-performance computing.

For more than 30 years, we have been helping our customers integrate electronics and controls with mechanical design to expand product value, develop AI, simulation and data-driven digital twins to drive better decisions, and deliver advanced HPC and cloud solutions to support unlimited idea exploration. To learn more, please visit altair.com

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