Vehicle Battery Test Engineer

We are the world's top supplier of automotive test facilities, providing a full range of services to commercial automotive industry customers . Customers include not only the world's major vehicle providers and other original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), but also clients from the international motor sports community. We are seeking a Battery Lab Test Engineer for the Allen Park, MI location.   Battery Lab Test Engineer is responsible for supporting the Design Verification (DV) physical testing, and certification of traction battery pack systems for hybrid and electric vehicles.  The chosen candidate will be working in a brand new, state of the art facility.  The test engineer will have the opportunity to create vehicles of tomorrow with the most innovative team in the industry.  BRIEF OUTLINE OF SPECIFIC ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  Description: Battery Lab Test Engineer is responsible for supporting the Design Verification (DV) physical testing, and certification of traction battery pack systems for hybrid and electric vehicles. This is an entry level opportunity to learn the testing environment from an industry leader.  You work hand-in-hand with test and design engineers to support the company's product testing needs to support execution of functional, safety, and thermal performance tests on battery pack systems.  You will be required to become proficient in test site installation, equipment/instrumentation connection, proper functional verification of test set-up, and start-up of the site automation system (Lynx).  Becoming safety certified to perform high voltage electrical and mechanical tests is required upon start-up.  Primary Duties: Provide engineering support for existing electrical test facility Work with electrical program teams to ensure facility is capable for future testing Work with engineering and program teams to automate existing and future testing capabilities Development of test systems with efficient timing and 100% issue/error detection (product or test execution related) with an emphasis on Full Automation / Requester Not Present Perform data analysis, generating comprehensive technical reports Lead/Support the creation/publication of standardized test methods Job Responsibilities: Configuring/Operating/Programming Lynx site automation systems and supplemental site controls and I/O to achieve fully automated testing and 100% error detection/response Reviewing and sign-off of test setups for accuracy and safety Analyzing test data for performance/execution issues; develop detection strategies for issues not captured by the site control system; facilitate data delivery to customer Providing direction to Test Technicians to aid in the performance of DV testing Translating test request requirements into lab executable instructions / test plans Assisting technicians in the day-to-day execution of testing Leading test site troubleshooting efforts Developing test equipment / facility upgrade capital project proposals Authorizing specification and statement of work documents Building financial and business rationale, obtaining cost estimates Developing project timing plans and Managing capital projects, including tracking and managing cost, timing, and equipment installations, leading activities with equipment vendors and skilled trades, and coordinating with Lab Scheduling #fordtestgroup

Created: 2024-11-05