Test Engineer E2

Job code: 9943429

Summary

• Provide testing support for development of world class ROVs and ATVs, components, and systems utilizing technical knowledge, problem solving skills and innovation to achieve targets of performance, durability, function, and quality. Position performs in dynamic collaboration with peer engineering staff, and management. YMMC’s goal is to develop models that push the limits of capability, providing exceptional experiences to Rev the Hearts of our customers while spending time outdoors with friends and family.
  
  
  

Responsibilities

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Prepare and execute detailed evaluations of prototype vehicles, components, or systems utilizing existing testing protocols.
• Develop evaluations based on understanding, guidance from engineer peers, or analysis of failed components to provide and validate results.
• Conclusion, communication, and documentation of test results from evaluations through reports, problem sheets, meeting presentations, etc.
• Problem solving and countermeasure proposal based on test results when initial evaluations do not perform as desired.
• Communicate with cross-functional team members for explanation and collaboration on vehicle or component evaluations and results.
• Time and task management to p rovide deliverables on-schedule.
• Maintain all equipment to ensure tests can be executed effectively. Via internal repair, or external maintenance coordination.
  
  
  

Qualifications

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Basic mechanical engineering knowledge to real world vehicle design and evaluation
• Ability to ride or drive off-road vehicles at a high level and evaluate performance to provide direction for vehicle development.
• Ability to assemble/disassemble vehicles un-aided to required specifications.
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• MS Office application skills and aptitude for learning new software and systems.
• 2D drawing understanding.
  
  
  

Education

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent degree or experience highly desired.
  
  
  

Preferred Experience And Interest

• Personal hands-on experience with motorsports background; off-road vehicles, motorcycles, and/or cars, etc.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Excellent MS Office application skills and aptitude for learning new software and systems.
  
  
  

Work Environment

• Mixed lab/shop/office environments
• Requires regular field work including exposure to weather conditions and environments for off-road usage.
  
  
  

The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of this job, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, the above is intended only to describe the general nature of the job.

Management retains discretion to add or change duties of this position at any time.

Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation of America is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Where required by state law and/or city ordinance; this employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.