Brake Performance/Certification Engineer

Stellantis • Chelsea, MI

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Brake Systems Test & Development Engineer is responsible for the functional integration of vacuum-boosted and electrically boosted brake systems to meet vehicle functional objectives and performance goals. The role manages and validates the system-level DVP&R and regulatory requirements, including NAFTA, ECE, and GCC/GSO compliance and conformance of production. Based at Chelsea Proving Grounds, the engineer conducts development and certification tests using Link data acquisition systems to collect braking-performance data.

The engineer oversees testing from planning and coordination through equipment setup, test execution, post-test data processing, and analysis. They prepare reports identifying potential regulatory-compliance or braking-performance issues and issue documentation supporting final compliance reports.

The role involves interaction with test technicians at Chelsea and Arizona Proving Grounds, Chassis Foundation Brakes, Electronic Stability Control, Vehicle Safety & Compliance, and witness test agencies. Work is predominantly at Chelsea Proving Grounds in Michigan, with travel to other test locations as weather and test-surface conditions require. Significant travel to Arizona Proving Grounds in Yucca occurs during Michigan’s winter months (late Q4 and Q1), with trips lasting two to three weeks.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related degree field.
• At least 3 years of engineering experience in an automotive environment.
• Full-vehicle knowledge and ability to troubleshoot vehicle issues.
• Experience in data analysis, data mining, and/or trend analysis.
• Proficiency with MS Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Valid driver’s license; must be able to drive company vehicles.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with hydraulic brake systems, anti-lock brakes, and electronic stability control.
• Knowledge of federal brake test standards FMVSS 135 and FMVSS 105.
• Knowledge of European brake test standards AMS and ECE-13H.
• Experience with data acquisition equipment, sensors, and calibration.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills and excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent work ethic, with the ability to multitask and manage changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and plan testing at Chelsea and Arizona Proving Grounds to meet North American program milestones.
• Oversee test equipment setup.
• Conduct post-test data processing and analyze data to ensure test accuracy.
• Develop reports identifying potential issues with regulatory compliance or general braking performance.
• Issue documents supporting submission of final compliance reports.
• Conduct development and certification tests using Link data acquisition systems to gather braking-performance data.
• Manage and validate system-level DVP&R and regulatory requirements.
• Interact with test technicians, chassis and vehicle-system teams, compliance personnel, and witness test agencies.
• Travel to other test locations as required by weather and test-surface conditions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level