Vehicle Environmental & Test Technical Specialist
About The Position
International Motors is seeking a Vehicle Environmental & Test Technical Specialist to join our Long-Term Test Group at the International Proving Grounds in New Carlisle, Indiana. This senior-level technical role offers the opportunity to lead hands-on vehicle validation testing that directly impacts the performance of our next-generation commercial vehicles. The ideal candidate brings experience in vehicle or laboratory testing, data acquisition systems, and advanced instrumentation used for emissions and performance evaluation. This role requires a strong technical foundation, attention to detail, and the ability to independently plan, prepare, execute, and report on complex validation programs from initial setup through final results. As a key member of our Proving Grounds team, you will validate vehicles in some of the most demanding conditions, including extreme heat, cold, and high-altitude environments. This role can have up to 50% travel, including multi-week assignments at remote test locations throughout the year. This is an exciting opportunity to work in diverse environments while playing a critical role in ensuring our vehicles meet the highest standards of performance, reliability, and customer expectations.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Computer Science and at least 5 years of product design/development and/or computer science experience
- At least 1 years of lead experience
- OR
- Master’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Computer Science and at least 3 years of product design/development and/or computer science experience
- At least 1 years of lead experience
- OR
- PhD in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Computer Science and at least 1 year of product design/development and/or computer science experience
- At least 1 years of lead experience
- Qualified candidates, excluding current employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States.
- does not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status
Nice To Haves
- Extensive experience in heavy commercial truck or passenger vehicle development testing.
- Experience with gaseous emissions testing equipment either portable or stationery.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, especially in technical reporting
- Ability to work in cross functional teams across multiple test locations
Responsibilities
- Create detailed test plans from multiple internal customer requests
- Coordinate a team of mechanics to prepare test vehicles for proper pedigree testing.
- Coordinate a team of technicians for instrumentation work instructions and data acquisition hardware installation.
- Coordinate a team of drivers needed to support the given testing
- Train junior engineers and technicians as necessary to capture data and troubleshoot as necessary to accomplish the mission.
- Create procedures as necessary for instrumentation and data collection of required mission.
- Analyze test data and ensure data integrity
- Create formal test reports.
- Create documentation necessary for capital planning in maintaining and procuring data acquisition and instrumentation needs.
- Ensure equipment is properly stored, maintained and calibrated for testing needs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
