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ROUSH • Allen Park, Michigan, United States
Role & seniority: Vehicle Test Engineer I (entry-level)
Stack/tools: full-vehicle testing on track/road; data acquisition methods; data analysis macros/programs; Microsoft Office (Word, Excel); basic programming (e.g., Visual Basic, MATLAB, Python, C++); instrumentation and testing equipment; familiarity with CAN, control modules, and diagnostic methods
Support test procedure execution for full vehicles and ensure test readiness, data quality, and procedure compliance
Maintain test records, assist in issue diagnosis, root-cause analysis, and provide repair directions to technicians
Compile test data, support analysis, and communicate conclusions to customers; assist in implementation of new test methods/equipment
BS in mechanical/automotive engineering or related field; no prior experience required
Understanding of powertrain and chassis principles; ability to read engineering diagrams
Knowledge of fluid flow/heat transfer, basic electronics troubleshooting
Proficiency with Word/Excel; ability to interpret procedures and use scientific measurement equipment
MS in Mechanical Engineering
Experience in powertrain/chassis/body/electrical system testing or design
Basic programming in one or more languages; familiarity with CAN signals, calibration files, and module flashing
Experience with measurement hardware (transducers, strain gauges, accelerometers, emission bench
We work alongside the best and brightest to do incredibly cool things you wouldn’t believe. At Roush, you’re part of building the future. Are you someone that has a passion for providing innovated solutions to complex challenges? Do you want to work someplace where creativity and new ideas are encouraged? If so, then keep reading.
We fuse technology and engineering to provide product development solutions to customers in a diverse range of industries. Widely recognized for providing engineering, testing, prototype, and manufacturing services to the transportation industry, Roush also provides significant support to the aerospace, defense and theme park industries. With over 2,400 employees in facilities throughout the United States, Europe, Asia, and South America, our unique combination of creativity and tenacity activates big ideas on a global stage.
We offer a full array of benefits to our full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, earned sick time, STD, LTD, 401K, tuition reimbursement, employee referral bonuses, paid vacation, and paid holidays.
Job Summary
The Vehicle Test Engineer I will support test procedure execution for full vehicles on test track or road surfaces, at the request of Program or Design Engineers, for attributes such as durability, strength, fatigue, or customer usage, and support planning, tracking, and documentation of full vehicle tests. The Vehicle Test Engineer I will ensure test plans are adequate for intended system validation, ensure vehicles are test ready, that collected data meets requirements, and approved procedures are followed. The role will also utilize a variety of data acquisition methods to support testing test data analysis to form conclusions and develop test procedures. The Vehicle Test Engineer I will support project tasks and collaborate with customers and team members.
As a Vehicle Test Engineer I, You Will
Participate in daily monitoring, and initiate team communication when issues occur Support inspection of vehicles to ensure they are representative, properly instrumented, and ready to test Maintain high quality database records of all issues found, and resolutions applied Support issue diagnosis and root cause by driving vehicles and consulting with Design Engineers Provide repair direction to technicians as required, with engineering service procedures, and illustrations Support implementation of new diagnostic, safety, or test equipment/methods Identify needs for test hardware or software upgrades, and support business case requests Maintain data analysis macros and programs Compile test data, support analysis, and provide feedback and conclusions to customers
Bachelor of science in mechanical engineering, mechanical engineering technology, automotive engineering, or automotive engineering technology No previous experience required Good understanding of powertrain and chassis system principles Ability to effectively read and interpret engineering illustrations and procedures Knowledge of fluid flow and heat transfer, systems, and components Knowledge of basic programming and electronics troubleshooting Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word and Excel
A Successful Candidate May Also Have
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering Experience with Engineering design or testing of powertrain, chassis, body, or electrical systems Basic proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g. Visual Basic, MATLAB, Python, C++, etc.) Familiarity with control module flashing, calibration files, and CAN signal communication Ability to use scientific measurement equipment (transducers, strain gauges, accelerometers, emission benches, etc.)
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