Development & Validation Engineer-Chassis

Talascend is seeking qualified candidates to apply for a Chassis Development & Validation Engineer position with a leading automotive manufacturer located in Newark, CA.

SUMMARY:

As a Chassis Mechanical Development & Validation Engineer, you will test and validate the systems and components responsible for controlling lateral, longitudinal, and vertical control of world leading electric vehicles.

You will engage with attribute groups and other system owners to make a premier steering, suspension, and braking system from concept to production.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Development, co-ordination, planning and execution of Chassis Mechanical development and validation efforts, ranging in scope from component-level to full-vehicle-level, across multiple vehicle programs

• Identification, installation, and calibration of relevant data-acquisition systems

• Design/specify relevant fixtures or testing hardware where required

• Post-process and analyze data; create reports; collaborate with others to assess pass/fail judgements

• Develop test specifications/methods for unique Chassis validation requirements including ad-hoc testing as required

• Take charge of HiL activities

• Provide consultation on the generation of component and system DVPs (Design Verification Plan)

• Serve as Chassis liaison in cross-functional validation efforts or other Lucid internal functions

• Work closely with both internal teams and external resources, using creativity and teamwork to validate/develop multiple systems in the most efficient way possible

• Manage multiple complex projects in a demanding environment

• Contribute to technology roadmaps for future vehicles

QUALIFICATIONS

• BS/BEng or MS/MEng, or equivalent experience, in Mechanical Engineering

• 2+ years of automotive industry experience, mostly focused on chassis systems

• Excellent problem-solving ability using tendency to resolve using basic principles and data driven action

• Hands-on practical experience in prototype development

• Competency with data acquisition tools (hardware and software)

• Proven 3D CAD skills

• Project management skills

• Travel domestically and internationally up to 25%, if needed

Relevant Skills

• Knowledge/experience in general data logging and instrumentation methods.

• Prototype vehicle test driving experience/certification

• Experience and proficiency with CATIA V5/V6

• Knowledge of vehicle dynamics principles

• Knowledge of NVH principles

• Ability to run CAE analysis tools

• Driven-vehicle attributes development experience

• Some design release engineering experience, to enable appreciation of product development process and how Validation fits into that process.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Drug Screen may be required.