What are the responsibilities and job description for the Validation Engineer (Automotive) position at SFE?
Job Title: Validation Engineer
Location: New Carlisle, IN 46552
Onsite/ Remote: Day 1 Onsite at customer location
Responsibilities
Support the development of innovative chassis systems and components (ride, handling, steering systems), aiming to improve the customer experience from the perspective of vehicle performance efficiency, durability and reliability
Support the set-up of measurement systems and the design of data analysis tools and procedures during the Proof-Of-Concept phase
Provide technical guidance and recommendations to support the production and calibration of the systems under development
Interface with Chassis engineering community assess the risk of the proposed concepts and develop plans to manage it through virtual and physical test activities
Meet timing & budget constraints whilst achieving the vehicle, systems and component targets
Perform root cause analysis of issues detected in products released or under development, implement lessons learnt on subsequent products
Perform correlation activities to align the simulation models with physical test data.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Computer Science and at least 1 year of product design/development and/or computer science experience
OR Master's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Computer Science
Additional Requirements
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)
Desired Skills
Strong understanding of vehicle dynamics theory and application
Strong understanding of automotive steering and suspension components and function.
Ability to understand Engineering direction and provide design concepts accordingly.
Good knowledge of validation, verification and testing process.
Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
Excellent Communication Skills – both written and verbal