Thermal Drive Cell Operator

Job Description

We're ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company that provides solutions for engineering, technology, and product development projects. For decades, we've been helping our clients develop products that are changing the world, whether that's by shaping the future of space exploration, saving lives with medical devices that set a new standard of care, or creating the fully autonomous electric taxi of tomorrow. Our team of more than 600 people works across industries including aerospace, medical devices and life sciences, unmanned systems and robotics, automotive OEM and tier 1 suppliers, commercial vehicle, electric vehicles, rail, and more. Our offices across the US have different industry focuses and engage with our clients in different ways, ranging from working on-site at client facilities to performing product development at our delivery centers.

ALTEN Group, our parent company, has been a leader in engineering and information technology for more than 30 years. ALTEN Group operates in 30 countries across Europe, North America, Asia, Africa and the Middle East and employs more than 36,000 people, 88% of whom are engineers. The company covers the whole development cycle and offers a choice of service levels, from technology consulting to complete project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you join a group of people passionate about collaborating to solve some of the world's most technical engineering challenges. Our success is tied to taking care of our employees by building relationships and providing opportunities for mentorship and career growth. We offer comprehensive benefits for all full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) plan with employer matching; paid time off (PTO); paid parental leave; and mentorship to help you take your career to the next level. You don't have to take our word for it that we are a great place to work—we were named on the 2023 Top Workplaces list thanks to feedback from our proud employees.

Job Description

The Environmental Test Operations Group is looking for an engineer with knowledge of Thermal Protection, Heating & Air Conditioning, Powertrain Cooling Systems, Powertrain Calibrations and Thermal Data Acquisition Systems. This engineer will be responsible for performing drive cell tests and assisting with any diagnostic problems associated with the test facility or vehicle. In addition to this role, the position will include working with Mechanics on Thermal Vehicle Instrumentation Builds by documenting Scope of Work and ensuring builds are kept on schedule by coordinating needed information / removing any roadblocks / needed info / etc.

Operator Role:

Operate the Drivability Test Cell.

Execute Customer Vehicle Test Plans.

Monitor the daily operation and assure that all systems are operating at their maximum capabilities.

Track Cell utilization through Metrics

Communicate with management daily all information pertinent to the Operation of the Drivability Test Cell

Project Engineer Role:

Coordinate and guide thermal instrumentation build from submission to completion.

Document build Scope of Work.

Liaison between mechanics and Customers for build issues / parts / information / etc.

Assist in data acquisition system set up / validation / root cause efforts.

Position Requirements:

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited university

Some experience in thermal development, HVAC, or cooling systems.

Some experience in powertrain calibration / vehicle electrical architectures

Excellent written & oral communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with Thermal ETOIII Database (Environmental Test Operations)

Experience with Data Acquisition Systems

Experience with vehicle CAN bus and system operations

Experience with Drive Cell / Wind Tunnel Testing

Experience using INCA to collect vehicle bus data

Experience with TDCI software to run facility.

Experience with PLC systems

Experience working with Bargaining Unit Mechanics

ALTEN Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Policy is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.