02 Jan
Validation Engineer - West Chester, Ohio
Come be part of a fast-growing, fully-funded, publically-traded electric/hybrid tech company with huge growth happnning in 2023 and 2024! Come and join the carbon zero revolution!This Jobot Job is hosted by: Felix FrydbergAre you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button and sending us your resume.Salary: $145,000 - $155,000 per yearA bit about us:Are you ready to "Change the World?" Does "Succeed as One Team" meet your definition of a key component to an amazing company culture? If "Acting with Integrity" and pursuing "Excellence in All We Do" motivate you to do your best work, then my client may be the right fit for you.Why join us?Start-up culture, creating innovative products and being part of a team that makes a difference. Dog-friendly campus! Will be onsite but open to hybrid at a later date. Employees will say that this is the best place they have ever worked!Job DetailsOur client is seeking a validation engineer to support the development and validation of our state-of-the art KARNO generator. This full-time position offers the opportunity to be a part of an exciting team and fast-growing company that is revolutionizing the trucking industry. We are seeking exceptionally talented individuals that are highly motivated to revolutionize an industry, reduce the use of fuel and have some fun. We are seeking energetic, hands-on problem solvers who thrive in collaborative team environments. You will be joining an experienced, innovative team in the engineering and validation of complex mechanical and thermal systems. The validation engineer will help develop and implement the product validation plan for our KARNO generator technology out of West Chester, Ohio.Essential Functions:- Collaborate with the product engineering team to ensure that requirements are well defined and verifiable through in-house testing methods.
- Create new test specifications to support the unique design characteristics of the KARNO technology to validate key requirements including function and durability performance.
- Support the build-out of a new test facility creating test equipment specifications and working with outside vendors to support equipment acquisition and commissioning.
- Create test schedules and manage test execution activities to ensure test results are available appropriate resource utilization.
- Lead the execution of tests and support the post-processing of test data providing analysis results to engineers.
- Lead the instrumentation specification development to ensure that the appropriate data is captured with the appropriate resolution, accuracy and repeatability.
- Support the training and mentoring of test technicians.
- Lead the calibration of key test measurement equipment.
- Ensure compliance with all company safety standards
- Develop KPI's and related quantitative assessment for testing activities.
- Support the purchasing process to procure new test equipment.
- Support the development of EOL test equipment for production solutions.
- Expert at interpreting product requirements, specifications and developing appropriate test specifications.
- Expert at developing accelerated tests, writing detailed test specifications with appropriate instrumentation strategies to capture appropriate data and resolution.
- Expert at data processing and interpreting results to convey conclusions to engineering team.
- Automotive testing experience with working knowledge of standard powertrain testing procedures and standards.
- Expert in powertrain emissions testing including OBD certification testing.
- Experience in the handling and testing various fuels including Hydrogen, CNG and liquid fuels such as diesel and gasoline.
- Experience in testing of high voltage electrification powertrain systems and specifying/running associated test equipment.
- Expert in test instrumentation.
- Experience developing project plans to create and manage resources and equipment.
- Highly collaborative personality with a willingness to learn and adapt involving interaction with adjacent functions to solve complex issues.
- Ability to effectively and positively communicate verbally and in writing with customers (internal and external), to address their needs promptly and to follow through on commitments.
- Good problem solving and good communication skills, excellent numeracy and spatial awareness.
- Ability to understand and follow complex verbal and written instructions. Strong follow-through and self-starting nature.
- Willingness to travel
- Competency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Bachelor's degree in engineering.
- 5-10 years of experience.
- Master's degree in engineering.
- 5 years in a high-volume automotive manufacturing environment.
- Ability to stand, sit, use of hands to handle, feel, or reach with hands and arms.
- Ability to lift and/ or move up to 25 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.