FCA · 17 hours ago
Mechanical Life Test Engineer
Auburn Hills, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expFCA is seeking a Mechanical Life Test Engineer to lead and support the development and execution of testing for vehicle systems and components. This role involves overseeing test setups, collaborating with engineering teams, and resolving test-related issues to ensure reliability and performance of automotive components.
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Responsibilities
Overseeing component and vehicle system-level test setups to meet DVP&R (Design Verification Plan & Report) requirements
Supporting fixture design and fabrication for a variety of test scenarios (including powertrain component testing)
Maintaining active MLT projects
Collaborating with CAE, Release Engineering, and Test Engineering teams to ensure the effective and timely execution of current and future validation programs
Leading SBU personnel
Developing test plans, bogeys and performing root cause analyses to resolve test-related issues and replicate field failures
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, or equivalent experience in an OEM automotive test and validation laboratory
Minimum of 5 years of experience in an automotive testing or engineering environment
Strong working knowledge of vehicle operations, with an emphasis on suspension systems and components
Working knowledge of vehicle powertrain systems. EDM and ICE variations
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proven ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-based environment
Positive attitude and strong willingness to learn and adapt
Working knowledge of basic lab instrumentation such as loadcells, lvdt's, o-scopes, linear measuring devices, strain gauge-based instrumentation
Able to interpret time histories from virtual and actual collected road load data
Preferred
Cross functional coordination for the release community, in lab technicians, and management
Proficiency with hydraulic control systems such as MTS and MOOG for real-time, block cycle, and non-standard test scenarios
Strong project management and decision-making skills. Must be able to manage multiple projects
Experience using engineering software tools such as Teamcenter, AutoCAD, Lab view, nCode and Reliasoft
Ability to read and interpret machine drawings and utilize precision measurement tools. Understanding of GD&T
Fixture design experience for fatigue and vibration testing at the system and component level
Knowledge of servo hydraulic closed-loop test systems; real-time testing is a strong plus
Able to create test reports, sample organization and communicating with test requestors on test development and test sample progress
Proficiency in time history analysis of virtual and physical vehicle data for test correlation and damage calculations
Ability to develop test bogeys, including block cycle development for metallic, rubber fatigue, vector, and system level. PSD profiles for vibration components and system-level vibration testing. Must be able to create reports based on Weibull analysis
Familiarity with data collection and analysis tools such as MARS, Somat, and nCode; capable of processing data using RPC and Excel
Strong problem-solving skills, including root cause analysis and test-based recreation of field failures
Experience in vibration testing and correlation techniques is a plus
Benefits
Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage
Generous Paid Time Off
Competitive Retirement Savings Plans
Income Protection & Insurance Options
Company Vehicle Lease Program
Family Building Benefit
Support for Your Growth and Giving Back
Tuition reimbursement
Student loan refinancing programs
18 paid volunteer hours each year to make a difference in your community
Company
FCA
FCA is one of the largest technology integrators in the field of fiber optic systems for building optical teletransmission networks.
51-200 employees
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