Vehicle Compliance Testing Engineer

Bertrandt; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Vehicle Compliance Testing Engineer to validate powertrain systems and ensure compliance with regulations. This role involves executing certification testing projects, validating software for various vehicle types, and conducting emissions testing. The ideal candidate will possess a detail-oriented mindset, strong project coordination skills, and proficiency with data acquisition tools. Join a forward-thinking company where your contributions will directly impact the automotive industry and help shape the future of vehicle compliance and testing.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented mindset and strong project coordination skills required.
• Experience with vehicle testing activities and powertrain technologies.

Responsibilities

• Execute process for large Certification testing projects involving emissions.
• Perform validation of software for US market vehicles including hybrids and EVs.

Skills

Detail-oriented mindset

Project coordination

Vehicle testing activities

Powertrain technologies understanding

Data acquisition tools

Technical report writing

Education

Bachelor's degree

2-5 years of related experience

Tools

INCA

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Overview

The main function of a Vehicle Compliance Testing Engineer is to work and validate powertrain system within vehicles. They are responsible to establish a process for compliance testing and software validation with the aim to execute this process long term. Furthermore, they are responsible to conduct other OBD and powertrain related testing and validation activities.

Responsibilities

- Execute process for large Certification testing projects involving emissions and OBD- Perform the validation of released or soon to be released software for US market light-duty gasoline, diesel, hybrid and electric vehicles- Prepare vehicle for Chassis Dyno and PEMS testing by collaborating with workshop and lab personnel- Plan and conduct PEMS/Dyno testing of gasoline or diesel powertrains in the areas of combustion, emissions control/OBD and EV range testing- Perform root cause analysis of issues and discuss countermeasures in a team setting.- Plan and support emissions or OBD testing activities and coordinate overall emission or OBD validation projects.- Perform analysis of certification related software changes and Prepare vehicle for Chassis Dyno and PEMS testing by collaborating with workshop and lab personnel - Present results and findings to upper management and other important stakeholders- Review AECD documents and conduct vehicle testing to validate AECD functionality

Qualifications

- Detail-oriented mindset and strong project coordination skills required.- Experience with vehicle testing activities- Basic understanding of powertrain technologies and its regulations (combustion and EV powertrain)- Proficient with data acquisition and development tools/languages such as INCA, MATLAB and/or Python.- Ability to author clear and concise technical reports for a wide, global audience- Bachelor’s degree or 2-5 years’ of related experience