Data Acquisition Engineer
About The Position
The Data Acquisition Engineer acquires, analyzes, and interprets vehicle test data related to powertrain, chassis, and durability performance. The position combines hands-on vehicle testing, instrumentation, diagnostics, root cause analysis, and engineering data analysis to support vehicle development, simulation, modeling, and component validation. The successful candidate will work in laboratory and vehicle test environments, collecting high-quality data, troubleshooting instrumentation, and supporting durability and development programs through accurate testing and analysis. The role also involves coordinating with drivers, mechanics, technicians, test personnel, engineering teams, and leadership.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related degree field.
- Entry-level candidates will be considered; minimum of 1 year of experience.
- Exposure to automotive testing, instrumentation, or laboratory environments.
- One or more years of experience in vehicle road load data acquisition and measurement activities.
- Familiarity with measuring vehicle loads, displacements, accelerations, pressures, and related physical parameters.
- Experience working with instrumentation and sensors, including accelerometers, displacement transducers, load cells, pressure transducers, or similar devices.
- Ability to review and validate collected test data to ensure accuracy and data integrity.
- Basic understanding of durability testing and data analysis methodologies.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Wheel Force Transducers (WFTs).
- Master's degree in Engineering.
- Experience designing, developing, or integrating transducers and instrumentation systems.
- Hands-on experience with vehicle road load data acquisition systems.
- Working knowledge of vehicle chassis, suspension, driveline, and related vehicle systems.
- Experience using nCode or similar engineering data analysis software.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex test data.
Responsibilities
- Perform powertrain and chassis data acquisitions on test vehicles.
- Conduct hands-on vehicle evaluations, troubleshooting, and root cause investigations.
- Install, configure, and use diagnostic tools, sensors, and instrumentation.
- Collect, reduce, validate, and analyze vehicle test data.
- Ensure data quality and fidelity for engineering decision-making.
- Generate technical reports and document findings.
- Present results and recommendations to engineering teams and leadership.
- Coordinate activities with drivers, mechanics, technicians, and test personnel.
- Conduct competitive vehicle benchmarking and performance comparisons.
- Support real-time simulation, vehicle modeling, and component-level testing through data collection and reduction activities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
