Vehicle Engineering Labs Operation Engineer

Role Summary:

the vehicle engineering operations engineer is responsible for the planning, commissioning, and maintenance of testing facilities. This role includes daily operation support, scheduling, and customer coordination, with a strong focus on continuous improvement of testing processes.

Responsibilities:

•  Plan and support the commissioning of new testing facilities.
•  Develop, document, and implement testing and maintenance procedures in compliance with environmental, health, and safety (EHS) requirements.
•  Provide daily operational support.
•  Manage the test request systems and schedule, and coordinate with the test facility customers.
•  Plan and execute preventative maintenance activities.
•  Track key performance indicators (KPIs). Lead continuous improvement initiatives to improve test quality, ensure on time delivery, minimize unplanned downtime, and maximize customer satisfaction.

Qualifications:

•  Bachelors degree in engineering from an accredited university; Strong engineering fundamentals required.
• 2-5 years of testing experience; Experience with operating and maintaining climate chambers and chassis dynamometer facilities preferred.
• Experience with instrumentation, data acquisition, and post processing.
• Working knowledge of automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet) and relevant debugging tools.
• A proven track record of problem solving an independent root cause analysis.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to produce clear, organized, and timely documentation.
• Team oriented mindset.
• Strong interest in automotive technology.
• Ability to work independently.

Requirements

• Must be able to pass criminal background screening, drug test, employment verification, and education verification.
• Have a valid California driver's license.
• Clean driving record with no at fault accidents or moving violations in the past three years and no DUI in the past 10 years.
• Authorized to work in the US.