What are the responsibilities and job description for the Test Engineer position at Chip Ganassi Racing?
Led by one of the most successful and innovative owners in motorsports, Chip Ganassi Racing has won 22 championships dating back to 1990. In addition, 2016 saw the team pick up their first-ever victory in the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Overall, Ganassi has won six of the seven most iconic races in the world of auto racing with wins in the Indianapolis 500 (5 times), Daytona 500, Brickyard 400, 24 Hours of Le Mans, Rolex 24 At Daytona (8), and the 12 Hours of Sebring (2).
On the business side, CGR had one of the longest-running relationships in motorsports history with Target and currently can claim partnerships with PNC Bank, Parkland, DHL, and Honda, among many others. Today, Ganassi teams include three cars in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES and two in INDY NXT by Firestone. Ganassi boasts a state-of-the-art racing facility in Indianapolis, and a corporate office in Pittsburgh.
In this role, you will play a critical role in conducting and overseeing automotive testing at major OEM passenger vehicle manufacturer development facilities. You will be responsible for planning, executing, analyzing, and presenting test results to drive advancements in automotive technologies such as aerodynamic efficiency and mechanical drag.
Responsibilities
In this role, you will play a critical role in conducting and overseeing automotive testing at major OEM passenger vehicle manufacturer development facilities. You will be responsible for planning, executing, analyzing, and presenting test results to drive advancements in automotive technologies such as aerodynamic efficiency and mechanical drag.
Responsibilities
- Conduct and manage physical vehicle test programs, including long-term scheduling, detailed test planning, execution, and reporting.
- Perform testing using tools such as chassis dynamometers, tire rolling drag testers, and full vehicle track testing.
- Analyze test data using Excel and proprietary software, providing regular summaries and detailed presentations to team members and management via MS PowerPoint and MS Teams.
- Instrument and troubleshoot test vehicles, ensuring proper specifications and proposing technical solutions as needed.
- Collaborate with OEM teams and project stakeholders to ensure seamless execution of test programs.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Broad understanding of automotive technologies with a passion for hands-on testing and development.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite (including Excel VBA).
- Experience with CAD software and Matlab.
- Familiarity with data acquisition hardware and analysis techniques.
