Engine Mechanical Engineer - 248892JSUS
A Production Engineering team with an objective of ensuring the reliability of future products in the market; therefore providing quality information and acting proactively, including stringent failure analyses; is looking for an Engineer to provide support to diesel engine products or derivatives thereof. Working with others to resolve problems related to the design of diesel or derivative engine components, and systems or the functional behavior of the engine. The Engineer will apply engineering principles to improve engines, components and software.
This position has a high level of complexity, involving work in hands on vehicle testing atmosphere and testing at offsite locations where they will work under existing ambient conditions. The demand may require working irregular and/or excessive hours (more than ten). Fine motor control is required to operate offsite test equipment.
The performance of essential duties will involve working on and around power equipment, under actual operating conditions during which the Engineer will experience noise, fumes, vibration and engine radiated heat. This task will require climbing, balancing, stooping, crouching, crawling and reaching.
Job Functions include:
Reporting tasks: Provide information for daily reports; Present results of reliability growth activities to engineering in order to improve development of the engine and vehicle
Engineering tasks: Troubleshoot engine and engine related issues; Experimental hardware and software for evaluation; Support replacement parts inventory/part logistics; Schedule component updates; Monitor and maintain fuel/oil supply; Coordinate modification of instrumentation and modification of engine/vehicles
Function failure analysis and corrective action reporting (FiNAS+FACAR+ZEUSS)
Analyze moderately complex problems and job assignments in preparing project plans
Product verification and validation
Create and update project plans
Schedule time according to established job priorities
Conduct vehicle experiments to determine hardware, software and calibration parameter specifications that best meet the technical performance requirements of the project
Use analytical tools and models to assist in determining hardware, software and calibration specifications that best meet the technical performance requirements of the project
Provide test instructions to technicians and advises shop personnel of instrumentation needs
Participate in the team's failure analyses reviews
Complete project work, draw conclusions and make recommendations
Provide management with regular reports on project work plans and status for information and resource management purposes
Maintain a neat workplace and organized information files pertaining to project work assignments
Perform special projects as assigned
Required Skills for this Engine Mechanical Engineer position includes the following:
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Master's preferred) or related field
5 years of engineering experience
Microsoft Office proficiency
Ability to work in conjunction with team members both in immediate and other project teams, also able to work effectively with others having diverse backgrounds and experiences
Interpersonal skills
Preferred Skills:
Development testing and analysis experience
Ability to use shop tools and mechanical/electronic instruments
Experience in a large truck manufacturing company
Emissions testing and analysis experience
Knowledge of engine control systems
Knowledge of performance engineering tools, for example MARC, Drumroll, and Cal Tools
Knowledge of combustion engines
Ability to manage satellite activities, including technician shop interface
Willingness to train others and share knowledge on reliability development topics or other areas of expertise
Ability to travel - domestic and foreign
How to Apply:
No Corp to Corp or Agency responses at this time. Thank you.
Qualified Candidates: please email your resume, with the complete job title and number in the subject line.
Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is dedicated to fostering diversity in the workplace.
