We are currently recruiting for an experienced Durability Engineer to join our team supporting our client in the Automotive Industry.
NOTE:
- Onsite
- Valid driver's license is required as well as a clean driving record
- Must be willing and able to travel to the USA, without restrictions, effective on the start date
- 3 Shift operation
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Setting up and conducting durability tests using MTS real-time hydraulically actuated simulators and conducting data acquisition using various data acquisition systems
- Coordinating test specimen build, setting up data acquisition systems, simulator performance tuning and operation, data processing, daily durability test inspections/reporting
- Communicating test results to Product Engineering
- Attending test issue reporting meetings and assisting in conducting durability issue investigations
- Coordinate and instruct bargaining unit mechanics in performing specimen builds installations, repairs and teardowns
- Work collaboratively with the RTS mechanic supervisor, union, management, maintenance and facilities teams
REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Aeronautical Engineering required from an accredited university
- Minimum of 2-5 years of engineering experience within a testing environment within the automotive industry
- Will consider new graduates with related co-op experience
- A thorough understanding of damage severity concepts
- Experience with data acquisition equipment using various transducers including accelerometers, load cells and strain gages
- Experience working with servo-hydraulic systems including troubleshooting and tuninga detailed understanding of RPC Pro and FlexTest software to operate the simulators and possess a good ability to operate and conduct data acquisition
- Process and detail-oriented individual with a proven ability to lead projects from start to finish with minimal guidance
- Competent with the Microsoft Office Suite of products including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, VBA
- Strong time management, leadership, planning and follow up skills
- Excellent written and oral skills
- Ability to support working days, afternoons, midnight shifts and weekends on occasion
- Experience working in a unionized environment
PREFERRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master's degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Aeronautical Engineering.
- Experience Minimum of 2-5 years of engineering experience within a testing environment within the automotive industry.
- Hydraulically actuated testing experience using MTS RPC Pro/FlexTest software.
- Experience with nCode and Somat eDAQ equipment.
- Previous CANBUS experience, (CANanlyzer, etc).
- Strain gauge theory and application.
- Understanding of damage severity analysis and stress-life/load-life calculations
MTS RPC Pro and FlexTest experience
OTHER PERKS & BENEFITS:
- Paid Benefits after 90 days (individual and family) – extended medical, out-of-country coverage, dental etc.
- Pension eligibility, with employer match, after 1 full year of work (open enrollment every October)
MEDA offers an excellent referral bonus. Great candidates know great candidates
MEDA Limited is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of any of the protected reasons as described in the Ontario Human Rights Code. We are committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities, as described in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and granted to those that request assistance during our hiring process.
