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Test Engineer I at TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH CENTER INC. – East Liberty, Ohio

TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH CENTER INC.
East Liberty, Ohio, 43319, United States
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Employment Type:Full-TimeExperience Level:3-5 YearsMinimum Education:BA/BS/Undergraduate

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Position Description: The Vehicle Systems Engineer shall be responsible for the validation and verification of autonomous vehicle actuators, systems, and features. Test Engineer shall manage and execute test programs, analyze and interpret results, communicate results and findings. Test Engineer shall also develop new test methods to improve the quality and scalability of those methods.

Essential Functions*
Learn customer test objectives, ensure test objectives are well defined, and communicate objectives to test teams
Design test plans and verification strategies based on system requirements and customers needs
Analyze data and interpret results
Debug and resolve test-related failures and contribute to the root cause analysis of system-related failures
Develop novel approaches to evaluate the system
Develop and improve processes that increase operational efficiency of test execution
Communicate results and test status and provide concise test reports
Apply policies, procedures, standards, code of conduct throughout including taking responsibility for the safety of self and others during testing
Understand core test objective, adjust tests plans around constraints, make independent judgement calls for entire end to end workflow/scope
Own motion control test campaigns, work independently and communicate with client Engineering staff as needed:
  • Demonstrate Field Safety in test plan procedure and actual execution.
Lead Design Validation Plan (DVP) and Verification and Validation (V&V) tests, work independently and communicate with client Engineering staff as needed:
  • Debug and resolve test-related failures including vehicle and hardware issues
*TRC Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and is willing to make a change or adjustment to a job or work environment that allows a qualified individual with a disability to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of a particular job.
**Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Other Duties and Responsibilities (Non-Essential Functions)
Travel to off-site customers and testing sites
Communicate test plans, proposals, non-conformances, and project status to internal and external customers
Create new test frameworks and capabilities, including simulation-based, hardware in the loop, or other methods

Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in a relevant Engineering or a related field (including Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Science, Robotics, Controls, etc.).
5 or more years of experience designing or testing electro-mechanical systems, particularly automotive, aerospace, robotics, or other safety-critical systems. Experience working at an automotive OEM or Tier 1 supplier is preferred.
Demonstrated experience with system engineering principles such as defining requirements and formal verification and validation methods
? SW development experience (especially C/C++, Python, or MATLAB)
? In-depth knowledge of vehicle systems and subsystems
? Strong problem-solving capabilities, good attention to detail, organization skills and ability to think systemically
? Excellent written & verbal communication skills, including a demonstrated ability to communicate technical information concisely and effectively

Working conditions
Standard office, climate-controlled environment
Some travel is required
May be exposed to temperatures below 0 degrees and above 95 degrees
May be exposed to inclement weather
May be exposed to hazardous chemicals, such as gas, oil, and paint

Physical requirements
Must be able to remain in a stationary position for an extended period of time
Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment
Ability to communicate with customers and co-workers
Capable of positioning oneself into bending, stretching, climbing, or awkward positions

Job Location

East Liberty, Ohio, 43319, United States

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