Transforming the Future with Convergence of Simulation and Data

Tire Test Engineer

Job Summary:

Our client in Uniontown, OH is looking for a Tire Test Engineer. This is a Direct Hire position.

·       Planning and execution of physical testing to measure performance characteristics of vehicle tires designed for passenger car, light truck, and truck and bus applications.

·       Position is within the America Technical Center (ATC) Performance Evaluation organization

·       Level:  Entry to 5 years' experience.

·       Coordinate or manage tire testing & data processing for measuring in part the following performances: rolling resistance (RR), high speed uniformity (HSU), quasi–static characterizations (force–deflection; stiffnesses, tire-road contact shape & pressure distribution), dimensions, surface geometry, force & moment, wear, laser measurements

·       Work with Test Machine vendors for repairs, calibrations and maintenance to assure reliability and accuracy

·       Control testing – charting with Lab-to-lab correlation testing

Quality auditing tasks and responsibilities

·       Benchmarking products and teaming to develop associated database.  Involve all aspects of benchmarking;

·       Obtaining & coordinating testing of benchmark tires; competitors and ours

·       Coordination and collection of following metrics:

·       Performance via lab or on-vehicle tests: HSU; RR; Indoor Wear, Stiffnesses - static and rolling; Road contact metrics, aka, footprint shape, pressure distribution, etc.; NVH (Noise, Vibration, Harshness) - natural frequencies, noise, etc.; Force & Moment, Ride & Handling; etc.

·       Tire Characterization: mass; dimensions; cut section - construction features

·       making use of other existing data obtained from outside sources

·       This position has project management and engineering responsibilities for the physical testing of PCR / LTR & TBR tires for vehicle original equipment applications. 

·       Work and interact with customers, manufacturing, marketing, and other corporate departments as needed regarding target performance requirements.

·       Involves some domestic and international travel.

·       Regularly document and communicate with deliverables in form of written reports and presentations.

Core Competencies: 

·       Proficiency with Microsoft 365 office tools

·       Programming skills highly desirable

·       Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

·       Ability to work in local and international collaborative team environments.

Qualifications:

·       Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical or related engineering field.

·       Relevant full-time, intern or co-op experience in tire or automotive industry applying & developing tire products.

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 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

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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.