Test Engineer-Automotive

OLSA Resources, Inc.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative engineering firm in Portland seeks a skilled engineer to enhance development processes, ensuring project success through thorough reliability testing. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field, with development testing experience and strong analytical skills. Excellent communication and teamwork are crucial in this role. The firm values innovation and offers opportunities for growth through engaging projects in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in development testing and analysis.
• Strong analytical and logical problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in using shop tools and instruments.

Responsibilities

• Present reliability growth activities results to engineering.
• Troubleshoot engine-related issues.
• Conduct vehicle experiments for technical performance.
• Analyze problems and prepare project plans.

Skills

Analytical problem solving

Communication skills

Confidence in decision making

Team collaboration

Use of mechanical/electronic instruments

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Word processing software

Spreadsheet software

MARC

Drumroll

Cal Tools

Job description

• Present results of reliability growth activities to engineering in order to improve development of the engine and vehicle
• Troubleshoot engine & engine related issues
• Experimental hardware and software for evaluation
• Support replacement parts inventory / part logistics
• Monitor and maintain fuel/oil supply
• Coordinate modification of instrumentation and modification of engine/vehicles.
• Failure analysis & corrective action reporting (FiNAS+FACAR+ZEUSS)
• Analyze moderately complex problems and job assignments in preparing project plans.
• Product verification and validation.
• Creates and updates project plans
• Schedule time according to established job priorities.
• Conduct vehicle experiments to determine hardware, software, and calibration parameter specifications that best meet the technical performance requirements of the project
• Use analytical tools and models to assist in determining hardware, software, and calibration specifications that best meet the technical performance requirements of the project
• Provides test instructions to technicians and advises shop personnel of instrumentation needs
• Participate in the team's failure analyses reviews
• Complete project work and draw conclusions and make recommendations.

SUPPLEMENTAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Provide management with regular reports on project work plans and status for information and resource management purposes.
• Maintain a neat workplace and organized information files pertaining to project work assignments.
• Perform special projects

Basic Qualifications :

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or related field
• Development testing and analysis experience
• High level of analytical and logical problem solving ability
• Confidence to make non-critical decisions
• Proficient PC skills including word processing and spreadsheet software
• Ability to use shop tools and mechanical/electronic instruments
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work in conjunction with team members both in immediate and other project teams, also able to work effectively with others having diverse backgrounds and experiences
• Willingness to train others and share knowledge on Reliability Development topics or other areas of expertise, ability to manage satellite activities including technician shop interface
• Domestic and foreign travel

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Masters of Science degree in engineering or related field
• One year project management or supervisory experience
• Previous experience in a large truck manufacturing company
• Emissions testing and analysis experience
• Knowledge of engine control systems
• Knowledge of performance engineering tools like MARC, Drumroll, and Cal Tools