Staff Mechanical Test Engineer - High Voltage Distribution

Job Description

<p>We are looking to hire an experienced Test Engineer for our High Voltage Distribution Reliability Test team where you will work with passionate and multi-disciplinary engineers to validate high voltage distribution products to rigorous internal and automotive-industry reliability standards. </p><p>This role influences product design through reliability risk identification and testing. We start at early concept phases, going through product development and launch, and continuing into mass production.  The candidate will be responsible for developing test plans, designing and implementing fixtures and automated testers, testing samples to failure, communicating findings, helping to root cause failures, and pushing for design changes.  </p><p>We are interested in candidates with over 5+ years of relevant experience, with priority given to curious and driven engineers that have a proven track record of strong technical problem solving, leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration.</p>

Job Responsibilities

• Lead validation of new high voltage distribution products by identifying risks with the cross-functional team through DFMEA, defining validation plans and schedules, and managing test execution towards milestones such as phase exits and start of production   
• Plan and allocate test resources effectively across multiple vehicle programs to address highest value and highest risk items 
• Mentor or manage other test engineers and technicians to develop the broader team and achieve objectives across larger projects   
• Drive next steps and help resolve issues stemming from test failures, production issues, supplier changes, or other areas that affect product reliability 
• Develop test infrastructure including mechanical fixtures, electrical testers, and software libraries to allow other test engineers to effectively execute testing 
• Communicate with engineering leaders the status of a validation program, risks, and failures discovered from testing 
• Investigate test and field failures to drive product development and test improvement 
• Identify and execute experiments targeting new technologies or critical failures 

Job Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience   
• Experience managing or mentoring other engineers 
• Strong understanding and demonstrated experience of multiple: statics, heat transfer, solid mechanics, materials science, linear circuits, and measurement and instrumentation 
• Experience designing test setups for mechanical, thermal, or electrical validation testing 
• Experience with an object-oriented coding language and scripting (Python, C++, etc.) for hardware control and data analysis; experiencing writing software libraries that will be used by others 
• Experience with 3D CAD software 
• Experience creating, and executing design validation plans and test methods to validate performance requirements 
• Comfortable using electrical test equipment and DAQs.  Experience with high voltage systems and safe work practices preferred
• Experience leading, and driving technical projects to completion, especially when multiple teams’ input and consensus are required 
• An appetite for hands-on technical problem solving and first-principles thinking.  Comfortable spending significant time in the lab