Sr. NVH Test Engineer

Company Description

As one of the world's leading automotive steering suppliers, Robert Bosch Vehicle Motion is growing in the market and must continue to innovate and develop new products to meet customer needs. Our engineering, technical purchasing, and sales teams are located in our Plymouth, MI office fully supporting regional customers and providing local support for global projects. The production facility in Florence, KY manufactures and administers products for the NAFTA region.

Job Description

The Senior NVH Engineer for Electrical Power Steering is providing system measurements, testing and analysis on the test bench and in-vehicle and acting as an interface to the customer and development teams. The role is a practical testing and validation position. Responsibilities include:

• Provides vehicle-level technical OEM support for current and future electric power steering system projects in regards to NVH
• Leads and participates in steering system NVH testing activities for current and future OEM electric power steering programs 
• Leads in NVH problem solving activities within customer and development teams
• Identifies software, hardware, and system level issues in regards to NVH and provides an interface between the development and OEM teams to resolve the issues
• Completes test bench EPS system NVH measurements and interprets and communicates results to the development and OEM teams
• Installs measurement and testing equipment in vehicles, completes required vehicle measurements, interprets the results, and provides appropriate feedback to the development and OEM teams
• Provides feedback on status of testing, and vehicle evaluations through formal and informal reports internally and to the customer
• Maintains measurement equipment and NVH software packages
•  Assumes responsibility for customer projects and insures progress independently
•  Work with development team to establish and maintain strategic contacts at OEM
• Must be capable of learning other software packages (Ex: SAP, Test Software, Jira & Doors).
• Must have the ability to work independently, with little or no guidance
• Independently creates test plans and as issues arise be able to use structured problem-solving skills
• Provides guidance and mentorship to other NVH team members
• 10% domestic travel

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering (with preference in Acoustics, Aerospace, Mechanical, System or Electrical Engineering).
• 5 years' experience in automotive vehicle development or related field (such as aerospace and building acoustics).
• Academic or industry hands on NVH testing and instrumentation experience required.
•  5 years of experience with commercial software for noise and vibration analysis (HEAD acoustics software and MATLAB beneficial).
• Possesses a Valid Driver's License
• Must have basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook software
• Structure-Born Noise experience
• Understand of Rotating Machinery (E.G. electrical motors)
• Hands-on with testing equipment and Sensors
• Subjective Evaluation Skills in-Vehicle
• NVH Test Bench Experience
• Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Customer interface experience
• Strong Communication Skills
• General Steering System knowledge

Additional Information

By choice, we are committed to a diverse workforce - EOE/Protected Veteran/Disabled. 

BOSCH is a proud supporter of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) Initiatives 

• FIRST Robotics (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) 
• AWIM (A World In Motion)