Mechatronics Engineer

Job Title: Mechatronics Engineer

Description:

Actalent is seeking an important entry level addition to one of our largest programs in the area. We provide onsite professional service resources to support a fleet of prototype heavy duty trucks, focusing on powertrain electronic control and diagnosis. This individual will be responsible for mechatronic/electrical systems on several validation vehicles. Using data extracted from the vehicles, they will diagnose powertrain system faults and participate in weekly meetings collaborating with Detroit colleagues. It is also required to collaborate with several other teams with varying disciplines to delegate vehicle status.

Duties:

• Prepare, troubleshoot and support reliability and engineering vehicles specific to electrical engineering related items
• Diagnose vehicle powertrain issues pertaining to performance and fault codes
• Communicate issues and test results within customer Powertrain Engineering from Reliability Growth and Engineering vehicles through data reduction and fault code root cause analysis
• Develop post processing tools to analyze data more efficiently
• Schedule time according to established job priorities
• Conduct vehicle experiments to determine hardware, software, and calibration parameter specifications that best meet the technical performance requirements of the project
• Complete project work and draw conclusions and make recommendations.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree nice to have (Mechanical, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or Electrical), but Associates degree (Mechatronics, Automotive especially) could work very well
• Internship experience and/or SAE Baja or Formula automotive club experience strongly preferred (or 1-2 years professional experience)
• Automotive interest and/or experience (preferred through Formula or Baja teams in school, internships, or having worked in a mechanic/automotive shop)
• Skilled within mechatronics, electrical and control systems
• Ideally experience with data analysis, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis, as well as report writing
• Programming/coding experience with Matlab, Python, C, C , C#, Java (don't need all of them)
• Technical aptitude and problem solving skills
• Strong computer skills – MS Windows/Office and ability to learn new programs

This is an outstanding opportunity for a recent or upcoming engineering graduate (Bachelors or Associates) looking to start their career in the automotive industry, and specifically vehicle testing and validation. Growth opportunities will likely be available on these program teams for years to come! Qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to apply with tailored resume. Local talent to the Portland metro area will be given priority (no relocation assistance provided).

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Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $34.00 - $34.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Portland,OR.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 28, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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