Entry-Level Vehicle Performance Validation Engineer

Position Overview

At International, we’re not just driving change in the transportation industry; we’re pioneering a cleaner, more sustainable future where generations can thrive. This is an exhilarating time to join International as we accelerate the impact of sustainable mobility across North America and globally with our TRATON GROUP colleagues. We are transforming from a supplier of trucks and buses to a provider of complete and sustainable transport solutions.

Join Us as a Vehicle Performance Validation Engineer!

International Motors LLC is looking for a full time employee to join the Vehicle Performance Validation team. The group performs a wide variety of engineering validation tests to document a vehicle’s performance as related to; fuel/energy economy, powertrain performance, calibration regressions, aerodynamic coastdowns and a wide varitey of fuel system level testing for commercial trucks and/or busses.

Responsibilities

• Create work orders to prepare vehicles before tests and to remove test instrumentations post activity.
• Execute testing to confirm that system or vehicle level requirements are met, and reports results. Testing will be conducted at International test facilities, as well as Supplier/3rd party test facilities or on public highways.
• Troubleshoot vehicle and equipment issues (by referencing diagnostic manuals when available)
• Create new procedures to improve efifciany and/or update existing procedures based on lesssons learned from experience.
• Operates data acquisition equipment to obtain in-lab and over the road data.
• Organizes and reviews data for quality and completeness.
• Participates in root cause analysis and troubleshoots issues with data and/or test articles.
• Communicates test results to vehicle program teams relative to target performance objectives.
• Writes technical reports that document vehicle system performance.
• Coordinate with validation team members and other groups within organization to complete projects.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Computer Science

OR

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Computer Science and will obtain degree prior to first day of employment

Additional Requirements

• Qualified candidates, excluding current International Motors employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. International Motors does not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status)

Desired Skills

• Positive Attitude, Ethics and International Values which support our company’s values, and a healthy, high performance culture
• Effective teaming skills – proven ability to function effectively in a cross-functional team
• Strong process orientation experience
• Understanding of International’s Product Center and Product Management organizations
• Basic Understanding of truck applications and associated product requirements
• Excellent oral, written, and communication skills
• Familiar with test equipment (thermocouples, transducers, frequency sensors, etc.), multimeters, etc.
• Familiar with data aqusition systems (ETAS, Canalyzer, National Instruments, Somat, or equivalent)
• Familiar with shop tools (hand tools, pnuematic tools, pallet jacks, etc.)
• High level of computer literacy – Office suite, computer networking knowledge, and processing software.

Company Overview

At International Motors, LLC* (“International”), we’ve never backed away from forging our own path. Our openness and ability to meet customers where they are, combined with our curious mindset is what defines us as a company. And as individuals. With big changes ahead for the commercial vehicle industry, and people counting on us to keep things moving, we say: bring on the journey.

ABOUT INTERNATIONALFrom a one-man company built on the world-changing invention of the McCormick reaper in 1831, to the 15,000-person-strong company we are today, few companies can lay claim to a history like International. Based in Lisle, Illinois, International Motors, LLC* creates solutions that deliver greater uptime and productivity to our customers throughout the full operation of our commercial vehicles. We build International® trucks and engines and IC Bus® school and commercial buses that are as tough and as smart as the people who drive them. We also develop Fleetrite® aftermarket parts. In everything we do, our vision is to accelerate the impact of sustainable mobility to create the cleaner, safer world we all deserve. As of 2021, we joined Scania, MAN and Volkswagen Truck & Bus in TRATON GROUP, a global champion of the truck and transport services industry. To learn more, visit www.International.com.

*International Motors, LLC is d/b/a International Motors USA in Illinois, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Texas, and Utah.

EEO Statement

International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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