Test Engineer - Lab View

Canoo; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity Compensation

Flexible Paid Time Off

Casual workplace

Job summary

Canoo is seeking a Test Engineer to develop and execute tests for validating vehicle hardware, supporting the company’s EV product line. You will lead test plans, develop NI TestStand scripts, and build LabVIEW-based test rigs, delivering timely reports.

This on-site role in Oklahoma City offers a fast-paced, collaborative environment and opportunities to influence product validation across engineering teams.

Qualifications

• 7+ years developing automated test equipment in the NI ecosystem.
• Experience with automotive standards (ISO 16750, CISPR 25, etc.).
• Experience with National Instruments LabVIEW and TestStand.
• Familiarity with CAN, LIN, Ethernet.
• Develop NI LabVIEW drivers for hardware functional tests.
• Experience working with electronic/electric systems.
• Experienced in troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
• NI CLD certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development of detailed DVP&R plans with statistical confidence.
• Lead scheduling and execution of test plans across test houses.
• Write detailed test procedures.
• Develop NI TestStand scripts for automated tests.
• Design and document test racks with equipment selection.
• Execute procedures hands-on in the lab and post-process data.
• Publish test reports to support product development.
• Update DVPR with dates and links to reports.
• Identify, log, and track product issues across testing phases.
• Maintain clear communication with the organization about issues.

Skills

Test engineering

Automotive standards

Troubleshooting

Data analysis

LabVIEW scripting

Root cause analysis

Team collaboration

Tools

LabVIEW

TestStand

NI hardware (cDAQ/PXI)

VISA

XNET

Job description

Job Category: Hardware Development Engineering

Requisition Number: TESTE001352

• Posted : September 10, 2024
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Canoo’s mission is to bring EVs to Everyone and build a world-class team to deploy this sustainable mobility revolution. We have developed breakthrough electric vehicles that are reinventing the automotive landscape with pioneering technologies, award-winning designs, and a unique business model that spans all owners in the full lifecycle of the vehicle. Canoo is starting production and is distinguished by its pioneering and experienced team of technologists, engineers, and designers. With offices around the country, the company is scaling quickly and seeking candidates who love to challenge themselves, are motivated by purpose, and possess a strong desire to get things done.

The “Canoo Way”

Canoo’s success is the direct result of our disciplined application of our core operating principles and drills, which are based on three main principles: Think 80/20 (“Important versus less important”), Act 30/30 (“Reduce waste and increase output”), and Live 90/10 (“We have each other’s back”). We hire based on “MET” - Mindset, Equipment and willingness to Train - and seek individuals that take accountability and deliver results being Humble, Hungry to succeed, and Hunting for opportunities to win. We train our team to engage with each other by modulating between their intellect (iQ) and emotional intelligence (eQ) applying Facts, Finesse, and Force when they communicate. The principles and drills of the CANOO Way have been fundamental to our success, our ability to grow, continuously improve, innovate and are at the core of our day-to-day operations.

Job Purpose

The Test Engineer is responsible for developing and executing tests and equipment to validate that the company’s products satisfy the requirements.

Responsibilities (80% of the Position)

• Assist in the development of detailed DVP&R plans, including statistical confidence intervals
• Lead the scheduling and execution of test plans including acquiring quotes and availability at outside test houses
• Write detailed test procedures
• Develop NI Test Stand scripts
• Design and document test racks including equipment selection and harness drawings.
• Execute test procedures: Hands-on in the lab
• Post process data and publish test reports in a timely manner, to support the product development cycle
• Update DVPR with test execution dates and links to reports
• Ensure all product issues are identified, logged, tracked, and resolved during each testing phase
• Good communication with the rest of the organization when issues/failures arise

Required Experience

• Experience with automotive standards (ISO 16750, CISPR 25, etc.)
• Experience working with National Instruments LabView and Test Stand
• Technical understanding and familiarity with automotive industry standards that covers environmental, mechanical, electrical aspects of validation
• Familiarity with CAN, LIN, Ethernet communications
• Familiarity with NI cDAQ/PXI, VISA, XNET hardware and protocols
• Develop NI Labview drivers for hardware functional tests
• Experience working with electronic/electric systems
• Experienced in troubleshooting and root cause analysis
• 7+ years developing automated test equipment in the NI ecosystem
• 3+ years developing scripts with NI Test Stand
• NI CLD certification preferred
• Personal characteristics.

Physical Requirements for Non-Physical Positions

While performing the duties of this job, employees may be required to sit for prolonged periods of time, occasionally bending or stooping, lifting up to 10 pounds, and prolonged periods of computer use.

Reasonable Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

What's Cool About Working Here…

• Meaningful, challenging work that will redefine automotive landscape and make EVs available to everyone
• Equity Compensation
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Casual workplace with an unbelievable feeling of energy

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal opportunity-affirmative action employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, past or present military service or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

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