Electrical Test Engineer
The Electrical Test Engineer III will work on multiple highly complex major projects requiring innovative, original solutions and is expected to plan multiple projects concurrently. The Engineer will lead a group of engineers and will be responsible for budget and manpower estimates. The Engineer will be involved on multiple systems and subsystems of the vehicle with a detailed understanding of how these systems interact. The test engineer will work with a multi-disciplinary group of engineers while learning how to leverage hardware, firmware, and software solutions to validate Arcimoto products to rigorous internal and automotive-industry standards.
Responsibilities
Engineering responsibility throughout all stages: concept, requirements definition (iterative), prototype, architecture development, vendor selection (support to Supply Chain), design validation and optimization, volume tooling and processes for start of production and production ramp-up. Life-cycle improvements and cost reductions as needed
Vehicle Electrical architecture – analyze, decide and design: location of any centralized controllers, decisions between centralized and distributed control, functional safety concept development and guiding team members in implementation of the functional safety concept
Design, build, instrument, and automate test equipment for mechanical, thermal, and electrical systems.
Work together with Design Engineers, Reliability, Regulatory, Quality, and Service to identify failure modes and generate design validation test plans.
Collaborate with test technicians to perform component, system, and vehicle validation by simulating realistic and/or accelerated dynamic usage and environmental conditions.
Investigate device failures to drive product development and test improvement.
Identify and execute DOEs targeting new technologies or critical failures.
Interface and simulate complex vehicular systems to validate firmware/hardware interactions.
Work closely with suppliers and test labs to plan and track the test progress
Responsible for a wide variety of electrical components and wire harnesses in Arcimoto’s vehicles, both in production and in development
Responsible for technical activity and completion of activity on time and budget
Set up hardware validation tests, capture data and electronically organize results
Analyzes test data and reports to determine if design meets functional and performance specifications
Control/manage products from design (including quality & cost) scope to achieve defined targets through product development activity
Create supporting documents for targeted design related activities/objectives and present to customer and internal groups for successful results.
Must possess good communication, organizational and presentation skills
Uses computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform assignments
Demonstrated experience with the use of computer-assisted engineering tools and general knowledge of test equipment
All other duties assigned
Qualifications
Must be well organized and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Must have an ability to work effectively with personnel at all levels
Must have a demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously
Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Must be a self-starter capable of working both independently as well as part of a team
Must have strong computer skills and be proficient with Microsoft Office or Google Applications software
Must be able to effectively share knowledge with co-workers and provide on-the-job training to more junior engineers.
Must be willing to work more than 40 hours per week periodically to complete the job
Understanding of complex electrical/ control systems within the supported product lines. Remote monitoring and autonomous vehicle experience is a plus
Strong understanding of the principles of electrical engineering.
Ability to communicate ideas and concepts from the customer to the engineering team and from the engineering team to the customer.
Ability to translate customer requirements into engineering principles, make sure that requirements are reasonable, and then look for components and subsystems that would implement the concept.
The ability to understand what is readily available off-the-shelf and what needs to be designed from scratch.
Strong understanding of engineering specifications of components.
Strong ability to integrate various components from different vendors into a fully functional and coherent system
Working experience with electrical test equipment, hand tools, power tools.
Experience creating and executing design validation plans and test methods to validate performance requirements.
Experience in EMC/EMI test and standards
Experience in DFM, production and EOL testing
Minimally a bachelor’s degree in electronics/electrical engineering and/or equivalent in experience. A master’s degree is preferred.
10+ years related experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Basic working understanding of Analog and Digital Circuit Design, Linear Circuit Design, Power Electronics, Inverters, Motor Drives.
Experience with Python, NI, or other data acquisition and analysis software.
Automotive experience.
Experience with electric vehicles (EVs).
About VanderHouwen
VanderHouwen is an award-winning, Women-Owned, WBENC certified professional staffing firm. Founded in 1987, VanderHouwen has been successfully placing experienced professionals throughout the Pacific Northwest and nationwide. Our recruitment teams are highly specialized in either Technology and IT, Engineering, or Accounting and Finance career markets. Our recruiters value building meaningful, professional relationships with each candidate as well as developing honed knowledge of companies’ staffing needs and workplaces. Partner with us to land your next exciting career.
VanderHouwen is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. VanderHouwen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal civil rights laws.
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