We are recruiting an experienced Powertrain Warranty & Reliability Specialist to join our team to support our client in the automotive industry.
NOTE:
- Onsite
- Will be required to drive a company car. Valid driver's license is required as well as a clean driving record.
- Will be required to travel domestically and internationally 10-20%.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Follow established data acquisition plans to instrument vehicles for durability testing
- Work with engineers to determine the required data channels and instrumentation for each vehicle. Vehicles may require monitoring of approximately 150–200 channels
- Install and set up instrumentation and vehicle components, including mirrors, engine mounts, A/C components, transducers, and spindle rods
- Support the calibration of suspension components for different road conditions and load requirements
- Follow the engineering team's instrumentation plan to ensure correct data collection
- Travel to proving grounds with engineers to conduct data collection, typically over a period of 1–2 weeks
- Collect, edit, and upload test data into internal systems so engineers can access and analyze the required information
- Support durability testing in the laboratory, which includes five test cells designed to replicate road surfaces with approximately 95% accuracy
- Follow the development of durability tests on simulators and support the execution of laboratory testing
- Work alongside mechanical engineers throughout the instrumentation and data acquisition process
REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical/electrical/industrial/aeronautical engineering required from an accredited university
- Minimum of 0 - 3 years of engineering experience within a testing environment within the automotive industry
- Experience with data acquisition equipment using various transducers including wheel force transducers, accelerometers, load cells and strain gages
- Understanding of damage severity analysis and stress-life/load-life calculations
- 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 as well as overtime during the week and weekends on occasion
- Experience working in a unionized environment
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
- $29.06 - $33.06hour (depending on experience)
- Cost-sharing medical & dental benefits after 30 days
- 401K plan after 90 days
MEDA offers an excellent referral bonus. Great candidates know great candidates.
