Automotive Engineer - Junior

Hodges Transportation, Inc.; Silver Springs (NV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

NATC's Nevada Automotive Test Center in Silver Springs, NV seeks a Junior Automotive Engineer to join a team focused on performance and durability testing for vehicle platforms, and to support development projects for technology demonstrators that meet customer requirements.

The role reports to the Program Manager and involves collaboration with mechanics, technicians and engineers to plan, execute, and analyze tests, with opportunities to work on test programs that simulate real-world

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field required.
• 1 year of experience in a related engineering field preferred for Mechanical Engineer.
• Ability to work >40 hours per week and maintain safety protocols.
• Must obtain and maintain a valid NV driver's license.
• Strong computer skills, especially MS Office; good written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Prepare test plans detailing type of test, facilities, schedule and resources.
• Define and oversee installation of instrumentation packages.
• Conduct field tests to quantify vehicle performance and durability.
• Collaborate with mechanics, technicians and operators to complete tests on time and budget.
• Analyze technical data and communicate results to project managers or customers.
• Support FMEA analysis and suggest design changes to components.
• Provide support to engineers and program managers.
• Represent the company professionally with internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and presenting technical proposals.

Skills

Automotive knowledge

MS Office

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Matlab

CAD/CAE software

Job description

Automotive Engineer - Junior

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

The Nevada Automotive Test Center (NATC) is currently seeking talented candidates for a Junior Automotive Engineer role at our Silver Springs, NV location. At NATC, our junior automotive engineers work directly with a team intent on designing, manufacturing, and testing innovative automotive mobility solutions.

Founded in 1957, the Nevada Automotive Test Center (NATC) is a privately owned, independent test, evaluation, design and engineering facility offering development and testing to customers worldwide. We have substantial international experience, which allows us to evaluate products intended for global markets knowledgeably and objectively. NATC has compiled an extensive database of worldwide operational and infrastructure conditions allowing accurate definition of user duty cycles and creation of test programs that are representative of service environments around the world. NATC is a leading innovator in translating real-world conditions into validated virtual proving ground simulation and virtual prototyping.

NATC's location in the great basin of Nevada allows our team to access terrain that can represent 85% of the world within a 150 mile radius, providing an excellent test bed for off-road mobility. NATC's operational area includes 1200 sq. miles of natural terrain, that when coupled with 6,200 acres of privately owned test courses, create an unparalleled testing area available to our engineers to innovate and solve our customer's problems.

Position Summary

Our engineers are specifically tasked with performance and durability testing for ultra-light to heavy vehicle platforms, and on occasion also supports vehicle development projects for designing and building technology demonstrators aimed at meeting customer provided requirements. The Automotive Engineer - Junior reports to the supervising Program Manager (PM) but does not assume duties of the PM in their absence.

Essential Functions

1. Prepares test plans identifying type of test to be conducted, facilities required, proposed schedule, resource allocation, etc.
2. Defines and oversees installation of instrumentation packages.
3. Completes field tests to define the performance characteristics of the vehicle taking into consideration the effects and relationships of systems and components.
4. Works with mechanics, technicians, equipment operators and other personnel to complete tests on time and on budget.
5. Analyzes technical data and clearly communicates results to project managers and/or customers through technical reports, briefings, or other medium.
6. Researches background data on assignments in order to support testing procedures, test phases, deviations from standard techniques, etc.
7. Supports FMEA analysis on failures encountered and suggests modifications and design change to any component.
8. Provides support to other engineers and program managers.
9. Relates well with employees and customers at all levels and at all times in a professional and personable manner.

Secondary Functions

1. Assists in preparing, writing, and reviewing technical proposals.
2. Attends and represents company at trade and industry shows.
3. Assists in special projects.
4. Creates, modifies, and reviews CAD 3D models and drawing packages.
5. Prepares preliminary sketches, diagrams and specifications for new types or changes in existing facilities or equipment.
6. Contacts engineering, administrative and executive personnel to discuss and explain engineering and company procedural requirements, give information concerning test or vehicle performance, solve minor conflicts, or secure additional information regarding test.

Pay

Staring Salary $67,000

Minimum Qualifications

1. Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field; and one (1) year of experience in a related engineering field. Mechanical Engineer preferred.
2. Able to work in excess of 40 hours per week.
3. Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid NV driver's license.
4. Must have fundamental systems level automotive knowledge.
5. Must possess strong computer skills; specifically MS Office applications.
6. Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, expressing ideas clearly and actively listening to thoughts and ideas of others.
7. Must be able to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
8. Must have excellent organization and time management skills.
9. Must be flexible and able to handle multiple priorities, with the ability to adjust to high pressure and rapidly changing business conditions.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Must be able to rapidly learn and apply new measurement techniques and associated data acquisition software.
2. Experience in a test environment.
3. Experience with Matlab
4. Experience with CAD/CAE software.

Quality Statement

It is the purpose of the Nevada Automotive Test Center (NATC) to pioneer value-added technical solutions with knowledge, excellence and integrity for our worldwide transportation partners.

Safety Statement

It is the responsibility of all NATC employees to follow adopted safety policies and procedures and to take part in protecting themselves, their coworkers and the organization.

AAP/EEO Statement

Nevada Automotive Test Center (NATC) values a diverse workforce and as an Equal Opportunity Employer, NATC does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other status legally protected by Federal, State, or Local law. NATC assures you that your opportunity with this Company depends solely on your qualifications and other job-related factors

Important Notice

This position is not limited to those duties in the job description. Duties and responsibilities can be changed, expanded, reduced, or deleted to meet the business needs of Hodges Transportation, Inc./NATC. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

Reasonable Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Notify Human Resources if you require any accommodation(s) to perform any of the essential functions of this position.

Employment at Will Statement

All employees of this Company are employees at will and, as such, are free to resign at any time without reason. The Company, likewise, retains the right to terminate an employee's employment at any time with or without reason or notice. Nothing contained in this document or any other document provided to the employee is intended to be, nor should it be, construed as a guarantee that employment or any benefit will be continued for any period of time. Any salary figures provided to an employee in annual or monthly terms are stated for the sake of convenience or to facilitate comparisons and are not intended and do not create an employment contract for any specific period of time.

Full-Time: Full-Time

Shift: Days

Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt

Location: NATC - Silver Springs - Nevada