Test and Validation Engineer

Company:

EAVX is the innovation hub, and newest business unit of the $2B revenue enterprise of JB Poindexter & Co. (JBPCO). With 95% of JBPCO’s business dedicated to transportation, EAVX leverages its market leadership and formidable resources to collaborate with chassis partners and technology suppliers for the purpose of optimizing the design and manufacture of next-generation commercial vehicles. Our holistic approach to integration, deployment and serviceability empowers the world’s leading fleets to meet high standards for sustainability and performance – transforming the road ahead.

JB Poindexter & Co is a privately held, diversified manufacturing company forecasting $2.5B in annual revenue and 9,000 team members in 2022. The nine operating subsidiaries, covering over 50 locations, are engaged in the production of commercial truck bodies, step-vans, utility trucks, funeral coaches, limousines, electric and alternative fuel vehicles, pickup truck bed enclosures, precision machining, and expandable foam plastic packaging. For more information, visit jbpoindexter.com.

The Test and Validation Engineer will plan, execute, and report EAVX testing both in-house and off-site for verification and validation of JBPCO Business Unit truck bodies and advanced technology. Work with both internal and external testing personnel to ensure testing goals are understood and met. Test a vast range of mechanical, electrical, and software subsystems, for which the Test Engineer will be responsible to learn and understand. Provide mechanical build support and debugging. The ideal candidate will have good communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and a strong desire to continue learning.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Testing of technology/controls systems, mechanical, electrical, software, and thermal systems in vehicle solutions
• Tracing of vehicle and systems requirements to test cases
• Author detailed vehicle and systems test procedures
• Author detailed vehicle and systems test reports
• Execution of and/or oversite of vehicle and systems testing
• Develop, maintain, and enhance, DFMEA, DVP&R, and other deliverables
• Support simulation activities (input, feedback, and reporting)
• Mechanical build support and debugging
• Work with and direct test and fabrication technicians in support of test fixture development and actual testing.
  
  

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated experience making presentations and technical reports
• Demonstrated initiative, persuasion, and strong listening skills
• Proficient in MS Office
• Ability to travel to different JBPCO Business Units or 3rd part test vendors (up to 50%)
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1-3 years automotive experience in at least one of the following:
• Mechanical systems or component testing
• Electrical systems testing
• Thermal testing
• Vehicle feature and functional testing
• Controls testing
• Demonstrated experience with test and task management activities
• Practical experience with test management tools (e.g. Polarion, Jama, etc.)
• Practical experience with task management (e.g. Jira, Excel, MS Project, etc.)
• Ability to analyze MATLAB Simulink models