Development / Validation Engineer - Performance / Durability testing for E-Motors / Inverters

Overview

The Development & Validation Engineer for Electric Drive Systems will report directly to an Engineering Manager and indirectly to a Lead Engineer. They will serve as the single-point contact for Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R) activities for an Electric Drive System and / or component(s). This role will ensure activities are completed on-time and with quality. Additionally, this role will create standards and coordinate internal and external testing and related activities.

This role is a mix of project management and test engineering and is well suited for a person looking to expand their knowledge of automotive Electric Drive Systems. A qualified candidate will apply their first-principles mind-set to take ownership where ambiguity is present.

Major Job Elements

• Establish yourself as the single-point contact for all DVP&R related activities
• Review and comprehend project timing charts and major deliverable dates
• Review and comprehend performance and durability requirements and adjust DVP&R accordingly
• Compile and release DVP&R(s)
• Track completion of all required DVP&R activities and technical reports
• Maintain overall status of DVP&R completion. Publish periodic status reports to leadership and stakeholders.
• Collect, process, and present typical engineering data, e.g. time-series data acquisition from physical testing
• Author technical reports for DVP&R activities
• Participate in Stellantis and Supplier meetings as the voice of the DVP&R. Provide verbal and written updates to leadership and stakeholders.
• Host periodic DVP&R-related tactical meetings including published minutes and action items
• Author incident reports via the Stellantis problem tracking system for product issues discovered during DVP&R activities
• Review and approve Supplier 8D reports for incidents occurring during DVP&R activities
• Comprehend accelerated testing and reliability demonstration, perform related calculations
• Provide indirect leadership for offshore Validation Engineers
• Create and document best practices for DVP&Rs and related components
• Coordinate with internal and external engineering stakeholders to develop test standards, testing protocols, and procedures
• Participate in Design Failure Mode Effects & Analysis (DFMEA) activities as a key contributor
• Lead Design Review Based on Test Results activities for Electric Drive Systems and related components
• Ensure readiness for in-house and outsourced test labs, including design and procurement of fixtures and Device Under Test (DUT) interconnects
• Develop application-specific durability tests based on expected customer usage and target life requirements
• Develop and employ accelerated test methods and test-to-failure techniques
• Support design change discussions. Make recommendations for DVP&R activities to detect possible failures.
• Write work orders, purchase requests, etc. for outsourced testing and other procurement
• Provide direction to offshore and external resources as needed
• Frequent day travel to local testing facilities, typically within 20 miles of the Chrysler Technology Center in Auburn Hills, MI

Basic Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

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