We are recruiting an experienced Automotive Durability Test Engineer to join our team to support our client in the automotive industry.
NOTE:
- Must be willing and able to travel to the USA, without restrictions, effective on the start date
- Valid driver's license is required as well as a clean driving record
- Ability to work afternoons (6 weeks), midnight shifts (6 weeks/year) and weekends (day, night, or midnight shift – their choice) on occasion. On rotation basis
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
- Lead projects from start to finish with minimal guidance
- Coordinate and instruct bargaining unit mechanics in performing specimen builds, installations, repairs and teardowns
- Working 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 (will consider if candidate has mechanical/technician background)
- Minimum of 2-5 years of engineering experience within a testing environment within the automotive industry
- Experience with data acquisition equipment using various transducers including accelerometers, load cells and strain gages
- Understanding of damage severity analysis and stress-life/load-life calculations
- Detailed understanding of MTS RPC Pro and FlexTest software to operate the simulators and possess a good ability to operate and conduct data acquisition
- Experience working with servo-hydraulic systems including troubleshooting and tuning
- Thorough understanding of damage severity concepts
- Competent with the Microsoft Office Suite of products including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, VBA
- Will consider new graduates with related co-op experience
- Experience working in a unionized environment
- Strong time management, leadership, planning and follow up skills
- Excellent written and oral skills
- Process and detail oriented
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
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.
