Durability Test Engineer

Akkodis; Chelsea (MI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Akkodis is seeking a Durability Test Engineer (entry level engineer) to work for our premier automotive client in Chelsea, MI. The Durability Engineer serves as the voice of the customer and is responsible for vehicle durability testing to ensure that all potential customer issues are identified, reported, and resolved prior to product launch.

Will consider recent graduates with internship experience and the role includes updating vehicles with latest software, reviewing driver comments, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Electrical or Computer Engineering or related degree.
• 0–3 years auto industry experience or related.
• Strong automotive/vehicle fundamentals.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated and directed.

Responsibilities

• Support vehicle durability testing and provide initial RCA for issues.
• Update vehicles with latest software when new releases are available.
• Review driver comments to identify issues and initiate root cause analysis.
• Daily/weekly inspection of vehicles to identify component deterioration and potential failures.
• Document issues in PGTIS, share findings, and request replacement parts.
• Assist with analysis of all vehicle data.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Akkodis is seeking a Durability Test Engineer (entry level engineer)to work for our premier automotive client in Chelsea, MI. The Durability Engineer serves as the voice of the customer and is responsible for vehicle durability testing to ensure that all potential customer issues are identified, reported, and resolved prior to product launch.

Will consider recent graduates with internship experience

Rate Range: $28/hr up to $30/hr; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Durability Test Engineer responsibilities include:

• Responsible for supporting vehicle durability testing – providing initial RCA for technical vehicle issues
• Update vehicles with latest software as new releases are available
• Review of driver comments to identify issues and initiate root cause analysis of issue
• Daily/weekly inspection of vehicles to identify component deterioration and potential failures
• Assessment of component failures, documenting issue, condition of surrounding parts, potential sequence of events leading to failure
• Document issues in PGTIS (Engineering Notes), share findings at weekly pending issues meeting, provide photos, torque data, component test cycles/mileage, severity of issue, and request for replacement parts
• Upgrade components, documenting installation time, guidance on installation process through clear and detailed work orders, and review prior to returning to test
• Assist with analysis of all vehicle data

Desired Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Electrical or Computer Engineering or related degree
• Minimum of 0-3 years of auto industry experience, or related, experience
• Strong understanding of automotive/vehicle fundamentals
• Proficient in Microsoft – Word, Excel & PowerPoint
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated and directed

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

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