Test Engineer (Automotive)

Job Title: Test Engineer

Division: Operations

Department: Engineering

Job Objective

Support and run vehicle and laboratory test projects during times of elevated resource requirements to ensure the deadlines are met as per the SOPs

Organizational Relationships:

Reports to: Trials and Prototyping Manager

Internal Communication:

• Operations Team Members
• Internal Audit Department

External Communication:

• Suppliers and vendors
• External and outsourced auditors

Functional Responsibilities

• Minimum of 10 years of blast testing experience (at least 50 events). At least 5 years of experience in the automotive (defense sector) testing. A minimum of 5 years of ballistic testing experience is desirable.
• In depth knowledge and experience with Humanetics ATD's (crash dummies) - assembly, dismantling, and upgrading.
• In depth knowledge and experience with using high speed camera's used in blast test events.
• Extensive experience in DTS In-Dummy data acquisition systems is required.
• Ability to use Matlab to process ATD survivability data is essential.
• Experience with operating data acquisition systems (SoMAT eDAQ) for data collection of vehicle instrumentation with thermal couples/accelerometers/strain gauges/pressure sensors/load cells/LVDT/etc is a prerequisite.
• Experience with the using application and performing measurements with strain gauges is desirable.
• Experience with various test labs (broad contacts) in the field of survivability testing is essential.
• Ability to organize workload and meet deadlines is essential.

Key Accountabilities

• Availability of blast test equipment
• Planning and arranging blast / ballistic tests
• Preparation of test items for blast / ballistic testing
• Data collection during blast tests.

Key Performance Measures

• 100% availability of certified HIII ATD for testing at all times and support equipment availability.
• No external intervention required for arranging tests (technical)
• On time readiness of blast equipment and test items.
• % Success rate in data acquisition.

Job Specifications

Technical Competencies

• Blast test instrumentation knowledge
• Data acquisition during blast tests
• Computer Literacy (MS Office)

Qualifications

• Technical Diploma in the related field.
• Heavy Duty(vehicle) Driver's License is desirable.
• Excellent Communication Skills(verbal and written) in English