Instrumented Handling Engineer

Stellantis NV; Chelsea (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantis NV is seeking an Instrumented Handling Test Engineer to support the Vehicle Dynamics development process. The role includes coordinating testing, executing in-vehicle tests, calibrating equipment, processing data, and generating reports.

Travel 8–14 weeks annually to perform testing and ensure procedures meet standards. The candidate should have a BS in Engineering, 1+ year of relevant experience, MATLAB skills, and comfort testing vehicles at the limit of handling performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in engineering or related field.
• At least 1 year of work experience.
• Experience in chassis or vehicle dynamics, or instrumented testing.
• MATLAB experience and ability to modify, maintain, and write code.
• Comfort operating a vehicle at the limit of handling performance.
• Experience with robotics or software control in vehicle testing.
• Proficiency with MS Office tools.
• Data analysis, data mining, and trend analysis.
• Strong attention to detail and multitasking ability.
• Endurance for repetitive limit handling maneuvers.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and plan vehicle testing activities.
• Perform in-vehicle test execution and maintain calibration of test equipment.
• Process data, analyze results, and generate test reports.
• Maintain test results databases and refine test procedures.
• Support global standards, processes, and analysis templates.

Skills

Vehicle dynamics

Instrumented testing

MATLAB

Data analysis

MS Office

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Endurance

Driving at limit

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

GPS measurement platforms

In-vehicle steering robots

Data acquisition systems

Job description

The Instrumented Handling Test Engineer supports the Vehicle Dynamics development process by performing in-vehicle objective measurements. The selected candidate will be responsible for all aspects of vehicle testing including the coordination and planning of testing, in vehicle test execution, test equipment maintenance /calibration, data processing, analysis and test report generation, maintenance of test results database, refinement of test procedures, and support of global standards, processes, and analysis tools/templates. This position requires consistent adherence to test procedures for handling and stability control test. It involves in-vehicle dynamic limit handling. Travel outside SE Michigan is required, with expected total travel time of 8-14 weeks annually during the cold weather months in Michigan.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 1 year of work experience.
• Experience in Chassis component, vehicle dynamics, or in-vehicle instrumented test experience
• Experience in MATLAB; ability to modify, maintain, and write code
• Comfortable in the control and operation of a vehicle at the limit of handling performance
• Comfortable with robotic or software control in the operation of a vehicle
• Proficiency with MS Office applications
• Experience in data analysis, data mining, and trend analysis
• Demonstrated attention to detail
• Excellent work ethic with ability to multi-task and manage changing priorities
• Affinity for driving vehicles coupled with endurance for repetitive limit handling maneuvers

Preferred Qualifications:

• Instrumented Handling / Vehicle Stability Control experience
• Proficiency in the control and operation of a vehicle at the limit of handling performance (3rd party driving qualifications / special use license from OEM proving grounds)
• Operation experience with in-vehicle steering robots and GPS measurement platforms
• MATLAB proficiency
• Experience in subjective evaluation of vehicle ride, handling, and steering characteristics
• Knowledge of tire characteristics and performance
• Knowledge of National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) roll over testing
• Knowledge of FMVSS126 / ECE13H certification - Electronic Stability Control (ESC) performance
• Background in automotive development including benchmarking, setting functional objectives, vehicle development, and production launch