Test Engineer - Contractor

AM General LLC•Auburn Hills, MI

13h•Hybrid

About The Position

AM General develops and builds specialized ground vehicle systems that get the US Armed Services and our allies to and from their mission safely. Our innovative spirit delivers advanced, rugged, resilient, and dependable mobility solutions. We are one team dedicated to producing the best products for our customers. We have a collective understanding that at AM General our purpose is to serve those who serve to protect us. We R.I.D.E. with Sgt. Smith! We are Responsive, We have Integrity, We are Dynamic, We exhibit Excellence.

Requirements

3-5 or more years of experience with data acquisition and installation of recording devices preferably in DOD ground vehicles.
Experience with data reduction techniques and analysis tools, e.g., MATLAB, LabVIEW, Campbell, DEWESoft
Basic mechanical knowledge, preferably hands-on experience with fabrication shop equipment
Familiarity with military standards, US DoD processes, and procedures for vehicle development and procurement.
Ability to obtain security clearance.
Proficient in Excel (formulas, graphs, writing macro, etc)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Systems) or a related field, preferred

Responsibilities

Lead and support system, subsystem and component level: test plans, test procedures, test reports, test logs, etc.
Assist Product Engineer in defining test parameters, including with suppliers, partners, and customers
Ability to lead/support test data acquisition: Proficient with data acquisition systems, e.g., DEWSoft, Campbell, CAN BUS, J1939 messages/dbc files, Vector CANalyzer, OBD II, Dearborn Diagnostic tools, etc
Install and monitor test instrumentation during vehicle testing: good understanding of FFT Analysis, Order Analysis, Fatigue and Vibration Analysis, and various other data recording devices, computers, and methods.
Test facility experience: lab and vehicle environment, including procuring, preparing instrumentation harnesses, cables, etc
Development of instrumentation lists to support data collection needs of internal customers: knowledge and proficiency in instrumenting, applying strain gauges, stress/strain gauge application, create load cells, thermocouples, pressure transducers, to mention a few without much guidance.
Collectively lead peers in the specification/ selection, procurement, calibration, maintenance and retirement of test equipment.
Ability to operate test equipment to include but not limited to environmental chambers, MTS equipment, hydraulic pumps, load cells, load banks, coolers, etc
The collection and analysis of test data and documenting results: records, collects and reduce test data for test reports
Prepares a summary report on test results: author &/or assist others in writing of test documentation
Write test incident reports, failure analyses, corrective action and management reports, as required
Support and adhere to all company safety regulations & policies
Undertake other duties as determined by the Test Engineering Manager