Job Description
* Responsible for the engineering development project DVP&R.
* Ensure every product requirement has linked tests cases with the use of IBM Doors toolset.
* Collaborates with system and test engineers on required test cases, loads, instrumentation, and fixturing.
* Plan and prioritize the power electronics subsystem level test plan with system engineers and project managers. Testing will include LV & HV electrical, electronics, mechanical, software, cooling & lubrication, NVH, EMC and functional safety elements.
* Performs reliability and Duty Cycle Analysis (DCLA) to AAM documented procedures, as well as defining procedures where gaps exist. Providing consistent reporting of conclusions linking a DCLA to a particular Test Order, Road Load Data, and customer or AAM internal requirements.
* Support data acquisition activities both internally and with customers. Provides Electrical, software and Controls support to the testing test via CAN tools as well as WW electrical interface.
* Ensure consistency of standard tests, methods, and sample sizes across the platform of products.
* Lead development of non-standard tests as required.
* Ensure adequate inspection and documentation of prototypes that will be used for verification. This includes limit samples within PCBA circuits that align with the testing purpose.
* Coordinate and track supplier DVP&R's for purchased components such as PCBA's, IC Chips, motors, inverters, etc.
* Report DVP&R timing, part availability & test status to launch and leadership teams as needed.
* Compile documentation of post-test results, organize post-test measurement and inspections to demonstrate IPC-A-610 compliance.
* Author customer level test reports documenting the test conditions, part level, & failure mode. Evaluation of the test to the customer requirement and present conclusions regarding the acceptability of the test results.
* Support customer validation activities including responding to vehicle test incidents or PRTS issues. Investigate part history, usage, and test conditions of incidents and participate in the post test tear-down, root cause determination, corrective actions, and writing PRTS responses.
* Ensures the project DVP&R is successfully executed in accordance with AAM PDP milestones and customer signoff is achieved.
Required Skills & Experience
* 5+ years of experience as a Validation/Test Engineer in the Automotive Industry
* Experience with DOORs (open to PTC, JIRA, Polarion)
* Hardware Testing, specifically within PBCs
* Experience with CAN communication tools
* Bachelors Degree in Engineering
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
* High Voltage Experience
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.