Test Engineer III - Brake Performance

Gokenamericallc; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive and respectful workplace

Job summary

Gokenamericallc in Foster City, California is looking for a dedicated engineer to lead Brake Performance tests. You will be responsible for executing vehicle braking tests and developing performance metrics while ensuring safety and efficiency in testing.

The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and over 5 years of brake testing experience with a strong grasp of hydraulic braking systems. Willingness to travel frequently for test sites is essential. Salary range is $65 — $75 USD.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of brake testing experience required.
• Excellent understanding of hydraulic and electro mechanical braking systems.
• Familiar with FMVSS related braking tests.

Responsibilities

• Lead vehicle braking tests, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
• Develop brake performance metrics and testing methodologies.
• Monitor fleet performance and lead data analysis.

Skills

Brake testing experience

Hydraulic braking systems

Data acquisition tools

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

CANalyzer

MATLAB/Simulink

Racelogic VBOX

Job description

Summary

This role will support Brake Performance engineering test and development activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute vehicle braking tests at external proving grounds, public roads, and specialized test facilities, ensuring adherence to rigorous test cycles and safety protocols.
• Develop brake performance and braking comfort through
• Test and develop the harmonious interaction between brake and drivetrain actuators
• Develop & track metrics and targets for vehicle-level performance
• Pass down requirements to systems and components
• Develop and refine testing methodologies to improve accuracy and efficiency
• Support simulation development to predict vehicle performance
• Implement innovative technical concepts and solutions that enable optimal brake performance
• Execute vehicle validation and lead data analysis and issue resolution
• Monitor fleet performance via dashboards
• Lead and report on FMVSS-related testing
• Utilize data acquisition tools to collect data, analyze and report results.
• Perform vehicle tuning and instrument vehicles for objective tests.
• Analyze and resolve complex problems independently or with minimal guidance.
• Negotiate with other departments internally and suppliers externally to meet the spec requirements.
• Search new ways to increase overall efficiency, utilize up-to-date technology.
• Travel to client / test sites required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 5+ years of brake testing experience
• Education with the following specialties preferred: Mechanical, Mechanical Technology, Aerospace, Automotive, Manufacturing.
• Minimum 5 yrs experience with brake development and vehicle testing experience
• Excellent understanding of hydraulic braking system and/or electro mechanical braking systems including controllers and stability functions
• Familiarity with physical full vehicle driving experience on different surface conditions (snow, ice etc.)
• Ability to test in vehicle at or near the physical limits of the vehicle
• Experience in vehicle-level and bench level brake integration
• Hands-on experience with vehicles, instrumentation, and data acquisition
• Familiarity with FMVSS related braking tests
• Willingness to frequently travel within the continental US (within CA, AZ, MI, OH, MN)
• Experience with brake performance tools and software (ex: CANalyzer, INCA, MDA, MATLAB/Simulink, Racelogic VBOX)
• Test track / driving experience required for test driving.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in MS office
• Formula SAE (FSAE), BAJA SAE, EcoCar, Mini BAJA SAE, experience preferred
• Hands on experience with wrenching and vehicle instrumentation preferred.

California Pay Range

$65 — $75 USD

Goken is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and engaging workplace across all global locations. We value diversity and provide equal opportunities for career growth and professional development, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.