Test Engineer - Contractor

AM GENERAL LLC in; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AM General is seeking a Test Engineer to join our Product Engineering team in Michigan. The role focuses on developing test plans, installing data-collection instrumentation, and leading data-driven analysis for ground vehicle systems used by the US military and allies.

You will work across lab and vehicle environments, coordinating with suppliers and customers, and ensuring safety and compliance while delivering robust test reports and actionable insights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Systems) or related field.
• 3–5+ years of experience with data acquisition and recording devices in DoD ground vehicles.
• Experience with data reduction techniques and analysis tools (MATLAB, LabVIEW, Campbell, DEWESoft).
• Hands-on fabrication/shop familiarity recommended.
• Ability to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support system, subsystem, and component level testing; develop test plans and reports.
• Define test parameters with suppliers, partners, and customers; monitor test data acquisition.
• Install and monitor instrumentation during vehicle testing; perform FFT, Order, and fatigue analyses.

Skills

Data acquisition

Test data analysis

Excel

Instrumentation setup

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

MATLAB

LabVIEW

Campbell

DEWESoft

Job description

INTRODUCTION TO AM GENERAL

AM General develops and builds specialized ground vehicle systems that get the US Armed Services and our allies to and from their mission safely. Our innovative spirit delivers advanced, rugged, resilient, and dependable mobility solutions. We are one team dedicated to producing the best products for our customers. We have a collective understanding that at AM General our purpose is to serve those who serve to protect us.

We R.I.D.E. with Sgt. Smith!

We are Responsive We have Integrity We are Dynamic We exhibit Excellence

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and support system, subsystem and component level: test plans, test procedures, test reports, test logs, etc.)
• Assist Product Engineer in defining test parameters, including with suppliers, partners, and customers
• Ability to lead/support test data acquisition: Proficient with data acquisition systems, e.g., DEWSoft, Campbell, CAN BUS, J1939 messages/dbc files, Vector CANalyzer, OBD II, Dearborn Diagnostic tools, etc
• Install and monitor test instrumentation during vehicle testing: good understanding of FFT Analysis, Order Analysis, Fatigue and Vibration Analysis, and various other data recording devices, computers, and methods.
• Test facility experience: lab and vehicle environment, including procuring, preparing instrumentation harnesses, cables, etc
• Development of instrumentation lists to support data collection needs of internal customers: knowledge and proficiency in instrumenting, applying strain gauges, stress/strain gauge application, create load cells, thermocouples, pressure transducers, to mention a few without much guidance.
• Collectively lead peers in the specification/ selection, procurement, calibration, maintenance and retirement of test equipment.
• Ability to operate test equipment to include but not limited to environmental chambers, MTS equipment, hydraulic pumps, load cells, load banks, coolers, etc
• The collection and analysis of test data and documenting results: records, collects and reduce test data for test reports
• Prepares a summary report on test results: author &/or assist others in writing of test documentation
• Write test incident reports, failure analyses, corrective action and management reports, as required
• Support and adhere to all company safety regulations & policies
• Undertake other duties as determined by the Test Engineering Manager

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Systems) or a related field, preferred
• 3-5 or more years of experience with data acquisition and installation of recording devices preferably in DOD ground vehicles.
• Experience with data reduction techniques and analysis tools, e.g., MATLAB, LabVIEW, Campbell, DEWESoft
• Basic mechanical knowledge, preferably hands-on experience with fabrication shop equipment
• Familiarity with military standards, US DoD processes, and procedures for vehicle development and procurement.
• Ability to obtain security clearance.
• Proficient in Excel (formulas, graphs, writing macro, etc)

PHYSICAL EFFORT

• Sight: must be able to regularly read computer screen, reports, and various documents with detail and clarity to accomplish work tasks in a safe and efficient manner, including regular use of adequate close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus
• Hearing: must be able to regularly hear well enough to communicate

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Physical Location: This position operates between an office and manufacturing plant environment and is often assigned to a specific shift or hours. The Employee must be able to perform job functions in an environment with varying difficult work conditions such as extreme cold, heat, inclement weather, at heights, and/or while exposed to constant/intermittent loud noises
• Teamwork: This position will work with others to ensure efficiency in the workplace
• Listening Skills: This position will need to understand how to use machinery properly and safely to prevent accidents and ensure all tasks are completed accurately
• Ability to follow instructions: Managers assign tasks and responsibilities, which vary; this position should be able to follow instructions competently
• Methodical approach: Production lines follow a set process, so this position needs a methodical approach to ensure all tasks are completed in the correct order for a smooth-running production line
• Concentration: This position may perform the same or similar tasks repeatedly, so a strong level of concentration when carrying out these tasks is important for quality control purposes. This role is often fast paced, so being able to maintain focus at all times is important

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Up to 30% travel may be required

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