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International · 2 months ago

Validation Project Engineer – TRATON R&D US, LLC

Elmendorf, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

TRATON, one of the world’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers, is seeking a Validation Project Engineer for their R&D Team. The role involves hands-on physical testing, validation, and development of commercial vehicle components while collaborating with design and analysis teams to ensure alignment with validation strategies and performance objectives.

AutomotiveFinancial ServicesManufacturing

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Work closely with design, analysis, and program teams to develop test plans to achieve desired outcome

Coordinate test assembly and inspections with Lab Technician

Utilize hand and power tools (sockets, ratchets, screwdrivers, impact tools, drills, etc.) to assemble test setups

Design test fixtures using NX, AutoCAD, or other CAD systems

Select appropriate materials for durability and performance

Perform basic fabrication tasks needed for test preparations

Construct fixtures using Unistrut, angle plates, etc

Build and design controller boxes

Solder, wire, connect, and power various sensor systems

Develop scripts/programs using Arduino, Excel, VBA, nCode, LabView, and MTS software

Install pneumatic fittings, air lines, valves, needle valves, and solenoids

Set up and operate sensors such as accelerometers, load cells, LVDTs, strain gages and more

Generate detailed engineering reports summarizing test plans, procedures, results, and data interpretation

Qualification

TestingValidationCAD skillsArduino programmingMechanical fabricationInstrumentationMicrosoft OfficePneumatic systemsElectronics & controlsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Computer Science

At least 5 years of experience in product design/development and/or computer science experience

OR Master's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Computer Science

At least 3 years of experience in product design/development and/or computer science experience

OR PhD in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Computer Science

Qualified candidates, excluding current employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. We do not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status)