Measurement Engineer

Mercedes-Benz R&D North America; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

15 company-paid holidays

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America is seeking an engineer to support data logging across US durability test fleets. You will maintain measurement equipment, troubleshoot loggers, and coordinate sensor work orders with customers and workshops.

The role requires a BS in an engineering field and 3+ years of related experience, with knowledge of CAN/CCP/LIN/FlexRay, OBD, and ECU software. Domestic travel and a valid driver’s license are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Automotive, or Mechanical Engineering.
• 3+ years of relevant work experience.
• Experience troubleshooting data logger equipment and databases.
• Knowledge of ECU design and ECU SW functionality.
• Understanding of vehicle electrical systems and OBD/diagnostics.
• Strong communication and teamwork; German language preferred.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair data logger systems in US durability test fleets and coordinate new signal configurations.
• Document measurement hardware and sensors in required databases.
• Monitor and troubleshoot onboard diagnostic loggers to ensure data readouts are exported to MB customer servers.
• Develop and install new measurement systems in test cars and order sensor hardware as needed.
• Execute tests and deliver data to MB customer departments across Thermo/Analog sensors, CAN/CCP/LIN/FlexRay, OBD, Diagnostics, Active Safety, Fuel Economy, NVH.
• Participate in continuous process improvement for data logger and data handling processes.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Communication skills

German language skills

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Automotive, or Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree in Mechatronics (preferred)

Tools

Data loggers

Diagmera

ECU software tools

CAN/CCP/LIN/FlexRay

Job description

At Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America (MBRDNA), we are committed to delivering world-class automotive technologies that push the boundaries of what is possible. Our teams of highly skilled engineers and designers use cutting-edge software and technology, to enhance the driving experience and reduce environmental impact.

Execute tests and deliver results and data in the fields of CAN/CCP/LIN/FlexRay datalogging, OBD Diagnostic monitoring, Fuel Economy, NVH, Thermo and Analog (pressure/voltage/current) and Active Safety data logging to project customers for testing projects nationwide involving Mercedes-Benz passenger car and van test fleets in the United States. Maintain data logging equipment, results and measurement data delivery from customer vehicle research projects.

Relocation assistance (domestic or international) is not provided for this position.

Job Responsibilities

• Maintain all measurement equipment in the US durability test vehicle fleets and implement solutions as needed to repair data logger systems in durability vehicles, including coordination and rollout of new signal configurations.
• Maintain documentation of all measurement hardware and sensors in all required databases.
• Monitor onboard diagnostic system loggers including troubleshooting to ensure automatic readouts (Diagmera, Shorttests) are performed and exported to the MBRDNA servers.
• Build up of new measurement systems into test cars including create work orders for workshop, coordinate measurement plan requirements with customer and order sensor and measurement module hardware.
• Execute tests and deliver results and data to MB customer departments in the fields of Thermo and Analog (pressure/voltage/current/accel) sensors, CAN/CCP/LIN/FlexRay, OBD, Diagnostics, Active Safety, Fuel Economy, NVH.
• Active participation in continuous process improvement for internal and external data logger and measurement data handling processes..

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical, Automotive, or Mechanical Engineering.
• 3+ years of relevant work experience.
• Analytic or systems engineering knowledge: Experience in troubleshooting of data logger equipment and database systems in order to identify logger issues and to analyze and determine failure root causes and find solutions.
• Diagnostic and Systems Engineering Knowledge: Data loggers and Diagnostic tools. Ability to interpret diagnostic data, knowledge of ECU design and ECU SW functionality as part of a vehicle system.
• Automotive Knowledge: Knowledge of current automobile technology, vehicle electrical and onboard diagnostics and communication architectures, assembly structure, modules and parts. Knowledge of vehicle functions.
• Interpersonal and Team skills: Work successfully in intercultural environment, search and gather crucial expert knowledge in a complex organization structure and work with engineers, workshop and 3rd party service providers on troubleshooting.
• Communication: Ability to communicate structured and transparent verbally and in writing. German language skills favored to read and understand project requirements and prototype vehicle documentation often only available in German.
• Frequent use of speech, vision, hearing, use of hands for computer use and presentations. Frequent sitting, standing and reaching with hands. Driving vehicles on the road, test trips, proving grounds.
• Valid Driver's License

Preferred Qualifications

• Good project management skills.
• Ability to test drive vehicles.
• Experience in research and development and/or test engineering, of minimum 1-3 years, preferably in automotive industry.
• Master's degree with emphasis in Mechatronics Engineering.

This position may involve access to export-controlled technology, hardware, or software under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), 15 C.F.R. Parts 730-774 and possibly technical data, defense articles and defense services subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 22 C.F.R. Parts 120-130. As such, Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America may be required to obtain an export license or authorization in accordance with United States law.

Why should you apply?

Here at MBRDNA, you create digital ecosystems around cars, you design a language between humans and machines, you make a car even more intelligent - you make the new reality for cars. MBRDNA was honored as one of the "Best Places to Work" by BuiltIn in January 2024, a testament to our commitment to creating an exceptional work environment. At each of our offices, we foster a culture of collaboration and continuous learning, ensuring every team member can thrive and innovate.

Benefits for Full-Time *

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their families
• 401(k) with employer match
• Up to 15 company-paid holidays
• Paid time off (flexible time off for salaried employees), sick time, and parental leave
• Tuition assistance program
• Wellness/Fitness reimbursement programs

* Internships & Contractors excluded from Full-Time Employee benefits

MBRDNA is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and strongly supports diversity in the workforce. MBRDNA only accepts resumes from approved agencies who have a valid Agency Agreement on file. Please do not forward resumes to our applicant tracking system, MBRDNA employees, or send to any MBRDNA location. MBRDNA is not responsible for any fees or claims related to receipt of unsolicited resumes.

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