Transforming the Future with Convergence of Simulation and Data

Lead Test Engineer

Job Summary:

Our client in Plymouth, MI is looking for a Lead Test Engineer. This is a contract position.

What You Will Do:

In this position you will support the durability verification and validation team for all vehicle and component testing along with road load data collection for a specific program. You will collaborate with the other parts of the durability group along with chassis, dynamics, and program teams to confirm test setups are correct and to report any opportunities. Your experience in program management, fatigue, block cycle testing, data analysis, and 329 rig testing will ensure success. This position offers an opportunity to contribute directly to Our Client’s mission by ensuring structurally durable vehicles for our customers. With your experience and proactive mindset, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring an outstanding future for sustainable mobility.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Conduct durability testing and data collection.
• Set up and operate component testing and vehicle rig testing.
• Data analysis tasks to identify trends and anomalies.
• Prepare test reports and presentations.
• Manage multiple testing and data collection projects for an entire vehicle program.

What You Will Need:

Basics:

• Experience with performing analysis with nCode to perform loads calculations for body, chassis, propulsion, and suspension systems and components. 
• 2+ years’ experience of MTS 329 rig testing with drive file development.
• 2+ years’ experience of RLDA with data post processing.
• 2+ years’ experience with component level testing.
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, automotive engineering, materials engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of durability testing and data collection experience.
• 2+ years’ experience of MTS 329 rig testing with drive file development.
• 2+ years’ experience of RLDA with data post processing.
• 2+ years’ experience with component level testing.
• Ability to manage multiple testing and data collection projects concurrently for an entire vehicle program.
• Understanding of accelerated fatigue testing.
• Experience with performing analysis with nCode to perform loads calculations for body, chassis, propulsion, and suspension systems and components.
• Proven track record of problem-solving and independent root cause analysis.
• Exceptional communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and manage competing priorities.
• Passion for Our Client’s mission and a commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.
• Regular local travel up to testing suppliers and proving grounds. 

Preferred:

• Experience with Parametric CAD, Catia V6. 
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink, Python, or other programming languages. 

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 that provides software and cloud solutions in the area 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

Ready to go? #ONLYFORWARD   

At our core we are explorers; adventures; pioneers. We are the brains behind some of the world’s most revolutionary innovations and are not only comfortable in new and unchartered waters, we dive headfirst. We are the original trailblazers that make the impossible possible, discovering new solutions to our customer’s toughest challenges.

Altair is an equal opportunity employer. Our backgrounds are diverse, and every member of our global team is critical to our success. Altair’s history demonstrations a belief that empowering each individual authentic voice reinforces a culture that thrives because of the uniqueness among our team.