Test Engineer

American Rheinmetall Vehicles; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

American Rheinmetall Vehicles seeks a Test Engineer to join the Product Integration & Test team in Michigan. You will support internal and U.S. Government testing to ensure safety, on-schedule delivery and high quality.

The role covers instrumentation, data acquisition, analysis, and test documentation across system and subsystem levels. Travel up to 50% may be required; experience with DoD test procedures is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience installing and recording data from test instrumentation.
• Experience operating a test lab and ensuring instrumentation is calibrated.
• Experience diagnosing and fixing electrical components in instrumentation and vehicles.
• Experience with data acquisition software such as DEWESoft, MATLAB, LabVIEW, and CANalyzer/CANoe.

Responsibilities

• Manage specification, procurement, calibration and retirement of test equipment.
• Develop instrumentation lists to support data collection needs.
• Procure, check out and dry run instrumentation.
• Reduce and analyze test data and document results.
• Support test data acquisition and write test documentation.
• Lead and support system, subsystem and component level trials.

Skills

Data acquisition

Hands-on testing

Instrumentation

Python

MATLAB

C++

Electrical troubleshooting

Education

BSc in Engineering (Electrical/Computer Engr preferred)

Tools

DEWESoft

LabVIEW

CANalyzer/CANoe

MS Office

MS Project

Job description

Test Engineer

American Rheinmetall is a leader in the design, development, and production of advanced tracked and wheeled vehicles, vehicle systems, and critical components that support U.S. military modernization. Our expertise spans electronic and mechanical systems, fabricated structures, armored products, rubber solutions, and track systems, delivering reliable innovation to both defense and commercial markets. As part of the global Rheinmetall family, we combine proven heritage with forward-looking technology to provide solutions that defend and feed the world.

Job Summary

The Test Engineer is a key role within the Product Integration & Test team, under the Engineering directorate, focused on ensuring that internal testing and U.S. Government testing of American Rheinmetall (AR) products is safe, on schedule, and exceeds the customer's expectation for quality.

Essential Functions

• Support the PI&T team by managing specification, selection, procurement, calibration, maintenance and retirement of test equipment.
• Develop instrumentation lists to support data collection needs of internal customers.
• Procure, check out and dry run instrumentation.
• Reduce and analyze test data collected and document the results.
• Provide input to engineering to support test data acquisition.
• Assist in the development and standardization of test procedures and methodologies.
• Lead and support both system, subsystem and component level trials.
• Write and assist others in the writing of test documentation (test plans, test procedures, test reports, test logs, etc.).
• Support test activities in the field such as DAQ setup, data collection, and test site interface.
• Assist the shipping of vehicles, parts and equipment between AR Sites, Test Sites, government facilities and supplier facilities.
• Write and assist others in the writing of test incident reports, to include distribution, failure analyses, corrective action and management reports.
• Install and monitor test instrumentation during testing of AR vehicles.
• Support and adhere to all company security, safety and environmental regulations & policies.
• Manage relationships with all stakeholders to ensure performance is optimized and be able to manage the political dimensions associated with a high-profile program.
• Lead and mentor training for test engineers in data acquisition, instrumentation and data reduction.
• Ability to work in a highly fluid environment.
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time. Occasional travel to Europe may be required.

Undertake other duties as determined by the Vehicle Test Manager or his/her delegate.

Supervisory Responsibilities

No

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience installing and recording data from recording devices, such as data loggers, accelerometers, strain gauges, thermocouples, pressure transducers, flow meters, video cameras and other test instrumentation, preferably on DoD ground vehicles.
• Experience operating a test lab environment and ensuring all instrumentation is operational and calibrated.
• Experience diagnosing and fixing electrical components and wiring used in instrumentation and vehicles.
• Experience with data acquisition software, such as DEWESoft, MATLAB, LabVIEW, and CANalyzer/CANoe.
• Experience interfacing with instrumentation suppliers and calibrators.
• Experience in simultaneously managing multiple vehicles/articles under test.
• Proven experience in practical ‘hands on' experience with the ability to operate independently.
• Ability to present technical solutions to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Proven experience in data reduction to formats that are usable by engineers for analysis.
• Proven experience in balancing multiple stakeholders' requirements to meet program objectives.
• Knowledge of the US DoD process and procedures for vehicle development and procurement.
• Knowledge of U.S. Military Standards and Regulations.
• Experience with Excel, Word, PowerPoint is a must, MS Project is a plus.
• Knowledge in Systems Engineering, preferably MBSE, and related standards/processes.
• Experience coding/automating in common languages such as Python, MATLAB or C++

Education & Experience

• BSc in Engineering (Electrical/Computer Engr preferred)

Background Prerequisites

Must undergo and meet company standards for background check, employment verification, reference checks, physical, and controlled substance testing.

Preferred Qualifications

• MSc in Engineering (Electrical/Computer Engr preferred), + desired

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

With or without reasonable accommodation requires the physical and mental capacity to perform effectively all essential functions. In addition to other demands, the demands of the job include:

• For physical requirements, indicate Rarely, Occasionally, Frequently, or Continuously where possible
  • Rarely: exists, but not on a regular basis
  • Occasionally: <33% of the time (just over 2.5 hrs/day)
  • Frequently: >34% but less than 66% of the time (2.72 – 5.28 hrs)
  • Continuously: 67-100% of the time (5.36 – 8 hrs)
  • Highly repetitive: repeating the same motion every few seconds with little or no variation for >2 hrs total/day)
• Hazards, tasks, PPE, ergonomic concerns, travel requirements, workspace (close proximity to others)
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

American Rheinmetall provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or marital status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Should we perhaps use the word “tests” here? Trials has a different connotation in my mind.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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