We are currently recruiting an experienced Test Lab Engineer – Road Test Simulation to join our team supporting our client in the automotive industry.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Set up and conduct durability tests using MTS real-time hydraulically actuated simulators and conducting data acquisition using various data acquisition systems
- Coordinating test specimen build
- Set up data acquisition systems
- Simulator performance tuning and operation, data processing
- Daily durability test inspections/reporting, communicating test results to Product Engineering
- Attend test issue reporting meetings, and assist in conducting durability issue investigations
REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Aeronautical Engineering required from an accredited university (will consider if candidate has mechanical/technician background)
- Minimum of 2-5 years of engineering experience within a testing environment within the automotive industry (Previous co-op students that were at ARDC would be considered)
- Will consider new graduates with related co-op experience
- Strong time management, leadership, planning and follow up skills
- Excellent written and oral skills
- Experience with data acquisition equipment using various transducers including accelerometers, load cells and strain gage
- Understanding of damage severity analysis and stress-life/load-life calculations
MTS RPC Pro and FlexTest experience - Detailed understanding of RPC Pro and FlexTest software to operate the simulators and possess a good ability to operate and conduct data acquisition at proving grounds
- Thorough understanding of damage severity concepts process
- Competent with the Microsoft Office Suite of products including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, VBA.
- Experience working in a unionized environment
- Experience working with servo-hydraulic systems including troubleshooting and tuning
- Detail oriented individual with a proven ability to lead projects from start to finish with minimal guidance
- Good leadership skills to coordinate and instruct bargaining unit mechanics in performing specimen builds, installations, repairs and teardowns
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.
NOTE:
- Must be willing and able to travel to the USA, without restrictions, effective on the start date
- Will be required to drive a company car. Valid driver's license is required as well as a clean driving record
- Shift: Afternoons (6 weeks / 3pm - 11pm), midnight shifts (6 weeks / 11pm – 7 am) and weekends (day, night, or midnight shift option) on occasion. On a rotation basis
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)
- Tuition Reimbursement
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. Accommodation requests will be reviewed and granted to those that request assistance during our hiring process.
