Sr. Test and Validation Engineer at Meritor, Inc. in Escondido, California

Job Description:

Overview

TransPower is looking for a Vehicle Test and Validation Engineer who will work in the Vehicle Validation and Calibration group, mainly focusing on in-vehicle function tests originating from the user perspective. Testing will be largely based in Escondido at TransPower’s facility. Could require travel to other places such as OEM proving grounds with especially extreme operating conditions within and possibly outside of the USA.

Job Responsibilities 

• Design End of Line (EOL) test procedures for production vehicles as well support more custom validation and calibration activities on advanced and/or experimental Class 6 and Class 8 commercial vehicles


• Responsible for execution of vehicle testing in labs (chassis dyno, climatic wind tunnel), proving grounds and public roads


• Work together with component owners, suppliers, HIL and System test groups to define overall vehicle test strategy, test requirements


• Troubleshoot overall vehicle issues and support workshop activities and repairs


• Implement automated testing, data analysis and test reports generation


• Up to 50% domestic and international travel required

• B.S degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or related field required


• M.S degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or related field preferred


• Experience Model Based Controls Software in Matlab/Simulink


• Minimum of 3 years of experience working on electric powertrain with strong knowledge of battery systems, charging, transmissions, diagnostics management, thermal management, automatic-manual transmissions


• A Class A or B CDL (or be eligible to obtain one) preferred


• 6 – 10 years of vehicle testing, and validation experience preferred


• Experience international test standards, setting up vehicles and vehicle testing on proving grounds and fleet drives


• Experience in High Voltage Safety Standards and safety work procedures


• Experience with software testing and validation


• Proficient in use of measurement, data analysis tools


• Flexibility and open mentality for a dynamic atmosphere


• Self-organized, solution oriented and good communication skills