Emissions Certification Test Engineer – EVAP / COP (Evaporative / Conformity of Production)

• Description: Emissions Certification Test Engineer – EVAP / COP (Evaporative / Conformity of Production)
  
  

Come join the Technical Safety & Regulatory Compliance team where we are committed to doing what's best for our customers. Be a part of a team filled with bright, resourceful and determined employees who play a vital role in regulatory development, certification and compliance activities.

We're looking for people who thrive in a fast paced environment, deliver as a way of life and are inspired to make a positive impact. Team members are expected to establish effective working relationships, founded on trust and transparency, with our internal and external partners. Sound judgment, excellent communication skills and the ability to drive decisions through consensus and influence change are a must.

Evaporative (EVAP) Testing Responsibilities

The Emissions Certification Test Engineer is responsible for the preparation and testing of emissions certification EVAP & COP vehicles. Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Create vehicle buildup work-order and submit to garage in accordance with the specified certification build configuration
• Resolve test vehicle issues, request vehicle updates and acquire parts as-needed
• Load vehicle calibrations (module flashes) and run associated vehicle update procedures
• Coordinate mileage accumulation activities for test vehicles
• Create & submit test requests and review resulting data
• Monitor EVAP test procedures executed by lab personnel: ORVR, 2-Day SHED, 3-Day SHED, etc.
• Post final test reports into internal corporate databases
• Coordinate and plan future vehicle evaporative testing procedures
• Create and plan Evaporative Emissions Families within internal corporate databases
• Coordinate and monitor out of state emissions testing with corporate personnel
  
  

Conformity Of Production (COP) Testing Responsibilities

• Acquire non-U.S. production vehicles from Company manufacturing plants
• Create vehicle buildup work-order and submit to garage in accordance with the specified certification configuration
• Create & submit test requests and review resulting data
• Monitor COP emissions test procedures executed by lab personnel
• Post final test reports into internal corporate databases
• Coordinate vehicle shipment departure schedules with Vehicle Logistics
• Provide international emissions witness testing support

• Requirements:
  
  

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering
• Minimum FIVE (5) years of professional experience. Experience in automotive testing (with an emphasis on emissions or fuel economy testing) is required
• Demonstrated organizational/tracking skills. This position requires tracking multiple vehicles through a complex testing process.
• Must have strong computer skills with a focus on data analysis (MS Excel and data processing/analysis tools)
• Knowledge of North American emissions regulations, testing and certification processes/procedures.
• Ability to work onsite with non-bargaining unit and bargaining unit personnel in labs and garages.
• Strong interpersonal skills required for interacting with powertrain and vehicle development teams.
  
  

Preferred Requirements

• Hybrid and/or Electric vehicle testing experience is a plus
• Propulsion system calibration or aftertreatment system experience is desired
• Experience with vehicle diagnostics and Controller Area Network (CAN) data collection Exposure to corporate software applications (test request/processing system, calibration tools & applications, etc.)