Sr. Test Engineer-Automotive

Job Functions

This position involves work in hands on vehicle testing atmosphere and testing at offsite locations where the employee will be required to work under existing ambient conditions. The demand may require working irregular and/or excessive hours (more than 10). The team is also supporting the needed support for all parties DDC Detroit, DAIMLER in Stuttgart and Portland.

• (Summer- and Winter test; Noise/ cold start/ transmission testing)
• The RG test trucks are running in Portland and temporally in satellite locations.
• Goal of the team is ensuring the reliability of future products in the market. Therefore providing quality information, acting proactively including stringent failure analyses are the key factors in this operation.
• Fine motor control is required to operate offsite test equipment.

The performance of essential duties will involve working on and around Daimler powered equipment under actual operating conditions during which the employee will experience noise, fumes, vibration and engine radiated heat. This task will require climbing, balancing, stooping, crouching, crawling and reaching.

Provide management with regular reports on project work plans and status for information and resource management purposes.

Required Qualifications

• BSME, BSEE with 2+ years or Associate's Degree in technical field with 1+ years of directly applicable engineering experience
• Profound transmission experience in design and testing
• Engineering experience in engine/ vehicle development
• Development testing and analysis experience required
• High level of analytical and logical problem solving ability
• Confidence to make non-critical decisions
• Proficient PC skills including word processing and spreadsheet software
• Ability to use shop tools and mechanical/electronic instruments
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Travel ' domestic and foreign
• Ability to work in conjunction with team members both in immediate and other project teams, also able to work effectively with others having diverse backgrounds and experiences
• Willingness to train others and share knowledge on Reliability Development topics or other areas of expertise, ability to manage satellite activities including technician shop interface

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters of Science degree in engineering or related field
• One year project management or supervisory experience
• Previous experience in a large truck manufacturing company
• Emissions testing and analysis experience
• Commercial Drivers License
• Knowledge of engine control systems
• Knowledge of performance engineering tools like MARC, Drumroll, and Cal Tools
• Knowledge of combustion engines
• Knowledge of truck transmissions
• Interpersonal skills
• Intercultural skills
• Knowledge in the German language