Automotive Engineer (Chassis Mechanical Development & Validation)

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We are currently looking for 'Automotive Engineer (Chassis Mechanical Development & Validation)' to support one of our clients with the following skills:

Requirement:

Job Title: Engineer, Chassis Mechanical Development & Validation

Duration: 8 months (Possibility of conversion to Full Time)

Pay Rate: doe

Location Newark, CA

# of Positions: 1

Top 3 Hard Skills Required Years of Experience

1. 2 years of automotive industry experience, mostly focused on chassis systems

2. Minimum 2 years experience with Hands-on practical experience in prototype development

3. Minimum 2 years experience with Competency with data acquisition tools (hardware and software)

Hard Skills Assessments

• Expected Dates that Hard Skills Assessments will be scheduled: ASAP

• Hard Skills Assessment Process: The assessment process will include 1-2 rounds with the hiring manager and team.

• Required Candidate Preparation: Candidates should be able to speak on a few examples in terms of chassis systems and testing.

Job Description: Request Summary:

• If hybrid, # of days contractor will be required to work onsite: 100% onsite

• Daily Schedule & OT estimate: M-F 40 hrs/week, No OT

• Expenses: N/A

• Chance for Extension (Y/N): Yes, likely to convert FTE

• Equipment or Software Required: Standard equipment - PC, Email access and badge access.

Typical Day in the Role

• Purpose of the Team: The purpose of this team is to test and validate the systems and components responsible for controlling lateral, longitudinal, and vertical control of world leading electric vehicles.

• Key projects: N/A

• Typical task breakdown and operating rhythm: The role will consist of responsibilities below.

Compelling Story & Candidate Value Proposition

• Unique Selling Points:

• This role is great for someone who can jump into tasks and provide new ideas and is a go-getter. This role allows the ability to have ownership of ideas and innovate current processes. This role also allows the contractor to have hands-on experience with testing client vehicles.

Candidate Requirements

• Years of Experience Required: 2 overall years of experience in the field.
• • Degrees or certifications required: BS/BEng or MS/MEng, or equivalent experience, in Mechanical Engineering
• • Disqualifiers: N/A
• • Best vs. Average: The ideal resume would contain all qualifications below.
• • Performance Indicators: Performance will be assessed based on meeting deadlines and quality of work.
• As a Chassis Mechanical Development & Validation Engineer, you will test and validate the systems and components responsible for controlling lateral, longitudinal, and vertical control of world leading electric vehicles.
• You will engage with attribute groups and other system owners to make a premier steering, suspension, and braking system from concept to production.
• Responsibilities
• • Development, co-ordination, planning and execution of Chassis Mechanical development and validation efforts, ranging in scope from component-level to full-vehicle-level, across multiple vehicle programs
• • Identification, installation, and calibration of relevant data-acquisition systems
• • Design/specify relevant fixtures or testing hardware where required
• • Post-process and analyze data; create reports; collaborate with others to assess pass/fail judgements
• • Develop test specifications/methods for unique Chassis validation requirements including ad-hoc testing as required
• • Take charge of HiL activities
• • Provide consultation on the generation of component and system DVP’s (Design Verification Plan)
• • Serve as Chassis liaison in cross-functional validation efforts or other client internal functions
• • Work closely with both internal teams and external resources, using creativity and teamwork to validate/develop multiple systems in the most efficient way possible
• • Manage multiple complex projects in a demanding environment
• • Contribute to technology roadmaps for future vehicles
• Qualifications
• • 2 years of automotive industry experience, mostly focused on chassis systems
• • Excellent problem-solving ability using tendency to resolve using basic principles and data driven action
• • Hands-on practical experience in prototype development
• • Competency with data acquisition tools (hardware and software)
• • Proven 3D CAD skills
• • Project management skills
• • Travel domestically and internationally up to 25%, if needed
• Relevant Skills
• • Knowledge/experience in general data logging and instrumentation methods.
• • Prototype vehicle test driving experience/certification
• • Experience and proficiency with CATIA V5/V6
• • Knowledge of vehicle dynamics principles
• • Knowledge of NVH principles
• • Ability to run CAE analysis tools
• • Driven-vehicle attributes development experience
• • Some design release engineering experience, to enable appreciation of product development process and how Validation fits into that process.

Education

• BS/BEng or MS/MEng, or equivalent experience, in Mechanical Engineering

The national base pay range below is a good-faith estimate of what our client may pay for new hires. Actual pay may vary based on Client's assessment of the candidates knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), related experience, education, certifications and ability to meet required minimum job qualifications. Other factors impacting pay include prevailing wages in the work location and internal equity. $116,000 - $126,000

Note: Please send your updated resumes to sureshs(at)tranzeal(dot)(com)