Altair Engineering Hiring for Test Engineer at Auburn Hills, MI Full Time

Transforming the Future with Convergence of Simulation and Data

Test Engineer

Job Summary:

Our client in Auburn Hills, MI is looking for a Test Engineer. This is a contract position.

What You Will Do:

The “Benchmarking Test Engineer” will be a part of the Propulsion Systems Benchmarking and Value Optimization group and will be responsible for conducting vehicle-based evaluation of competitive hybrid/electric vehicles. This individual will coordinate with cross functional product development teams to plan experiments, setup data acquisition, analyze and interpret results to guide future tests, and generate s for product development teams peers and supervisors.

Duties:

• Instrument competitive test vehicles with a variety of sensors (accelerometers, thermocouples, microphones, etc.) to collect data for characterizing and monitoring the vehicle’s performance on track and on rolls.
• Tap into the CAN lines and use tools like Vehicle Spy, OBD scanner to acquire CAN and PID channels on competitive vehicles as per the needs of the requesting Product Development team.
• Perform on track drivability assessment at Chelsea Proving grounds to support competitive benchmarking activities to understand competitors’ strategies in the areas of drivability and Propulsion system capability.
• Conduct analyses of AVL Drive data to identify drivability concerns, prepare and present s of AVL Drive results to calibrators and calibration management teams.
• Perform tests on several federally mandated test cycles on the dyno to understand competitive strategies related to fuel economy/emissions and EV range.
• Support competitive hardware teardown workshops.

Basics:

• Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent engineering degree from an accredited university.
• 1+ years of experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and customers, demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
• Analytical problem-solving skills to troubleshoot complex issues.
• Strong verbal/written communication skills Fundamental knowledge of Hybrid, Electric automotive architectures.
• Working on-site with some travel.

Preferred:

• Master of Science in Applied Physics, Electrical, Mechanical, or System Engineering from an ABET accredited university.
• Experience with test development tools such as but not limited to Python, Visual Basic etc.
• Ability to use CAN/Networking tools such as but not limited to: INCA, ODX, CANAlyser, etc.

How You Will Be Successful:

• Envision the Future
• Communicate Honestly and Broadly
• Seek Technology and Business “First”
• Embrace Diversity and Take Risks

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefit Package
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Discounts
• Free training on all Altair products

Why Work with Us:

Altair is a global technology company providing software and cloud solutions in the areas of data analytics, product development, and high-performance computing (HPC). Altair enables organizations in nearly every industry to compete more effectively in a connected world, while creating a more sustainable future. With more than 3,000 engineers, scientists, and creative thinkers in 25 countries, we help solve our customer’s toughest challenges and deliver unparalleled service, helping the innovators innovate, drive better decisions, and turn today’s problems into tomorrow’s opportunities.

Our vision is to transform customer decision making with data analytics, simulation, and high-performance computing.

For more than 30 years, we have been helping our customers integrate electronics and controls with mechanical design to expand product value, develop AI, simulation and data-driven digital twins to drive better decisions, and deliver advanced HPC and cloud solutions to support unlimited idea exploration. To learn more, please visit altair.com

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