HOLD Test Engineer - STS Contractors

INTRODUCTION TO AM GENERAL

AM General develops and builds specialized ground vehicle systems that get the US Armed Services and our allies to and from their mission safely. Our innovative spirit delivers advanced, rugged, resilient, and dependable mobility solutions. We are one team dedicated to producing the best products for our customers. We have a collective understanding that at AM General our purpose is to serve those who serve to protect us.

We R.I.D.E. with Sgt. Smith!  
 
   We are Responsive       We have Integrity            We are Dynamic              We exhibit Excellence 

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Lead and support both system, subsystem and component level trials.
• Development of instrumentation lists to support data collection needs of internal customers
• The collection and analysis of test data and documenting results
• Provide input to engineering to support test data acquisition
• Manage and assist peers in the specification/ selection, procurement, calibration, maintenance and retirement of test equipment.
• Write and assist others in the writing of test documentation (test plans, test procedures, test reports, test logs, etc.)
• Support test activities in the field including set up of tests and data collection
• Write and assist others in the writing of test incident reports, to include distribution, failure analyses, corrective action and management reports
• Install and monitor test instrumentation during testing of vehicles
• Support and adhere to all company safety regulations & policies
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time
• Undertake other duties as determined by the Reliability Manager
• Interact with outside vendors, partners, and customers

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Systems) or a related field.
• 2-4 or more years of experience with data acquisition and installation of recording devices such as data loggers, accelerometers, strain gauges, and other test instrumentation, preferably in DOD ground vehicles.
• Experience with data reduction techniques and analysis tools like MATLAB or LabVIEW.
• Familiarity with military standards, US DoD processes, and procedures for vehicle development and procurement.
• Ability to obtain security clearance.

PHYSICAL EFFORT

• Sight: must be able to regularly read computer screen, reports, and various documents with detail and clarity to accomplish work tasks in a safe and efficient manner, including regular use of adequate close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus
• Hearing: must be able to regularly hear well enough to communicate

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Physical Location: This position operates between an office and manufacturing plant environment and is often assigned to a specific shift or hours. The Employee must be able to perform job functions in an environment with varying difficult work conditions such as extreme cold, heat, inclement weather, at heights, and/or while exposed to constant/intermittent loud noises
• Teamwork: This position will work with others to ensure efficiency in the workplace
• Listening Skills: This position will need to understand how to use machinery properly and safely to prevent accidents and ensure all tasks are completed accurately
• Ability to follow instructions: Managers assign tasks and responsibilities, which vary; this position should be able to follow instructions competently
• Methodical approach: Production lines follow a set process, so this position needs a methodical approach to ensure all tasks are completed in the correct order for a smooth-running production line
• Concentration: This position may perform the same or similar tasks repeatedly, so a strong level of concentration when carrying out these tasks is important for quality control purposes. This role is often fast paced, so being able to maintain focus at all times is important

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

 Up to 25% travel may be required