Stellantis

Instrumented Handling Engineer

Stellantis • $80K — $110K *
Chelsea, MI 48118In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering
  • 5+ years of work experience
  • Experience in chassis component and vehicle dynamics testing
  • Proficiency in MATLAB for coding and analysis
  • Strong ability to handle vehicles at performance limits
  • Experience with data analysis and trend analysis

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and plan vehicle testing activities
  • Execute in-vehicle tests for performance measurement
  • Maintain and calibrate test equipment
  • Process and analyze gathered data for insights
  • Generate detailed test reports and maintain the results database
  • Refine test procedures to align with global standards
  • Support development of analysis tools and templates

Benefits

  • Opportunity for travel outside SE Michigan for testing
  • Experience with cutting-edge vehicle dynamics technology
  • Possibility to work on innovative automotive products
  • Professional development in automotive testing methodologies
  • Collaborative work environment with skilled engineers
Full Job Description
The Instrumented Handling Test Engineer supports the Vehicle Dynamics development process by performing in-vehicle objective measurements. The selected candidate will be responsible for all aspects of vehicle testing including the coordination and planning of testing, in vehicle test execution, test equipment maintenance /calibration, data processing, analysis and test report generation, maintenance of test results database, refinement of test procedures, and support of global standards, processes, and analysis tools/templates. This position requires consistent adherence to test procedures for handling and stability control test. It involves in-vehicle dynamic limit handling. Travel outside SE Michigan is required, with expected total travel time of 8-14 weeks annually during the cold weather months in Michigan.

Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering.
  • Minimum of 5 years of work experience.
  • Experience in Chassis component, vehicle dynamics, or in-vehicle instrumented test experience
  • Experience in MATLAB; ability to modify, maintain, and write code
  • Comfortable in the control and operation of a vehicle at the limit of handling performance
  • Comfortable with robotic or software control in the operation of a vehicle
  • Proficiency with MS Office applications
  • Experience in data analysis, data mining, and trend analysis
  • Demonstrated attention to detail
  • Excellent work ethic with ability to multi-task and manage changing priorities
  • Affinity for driving vehicles coupled with endurance for repetitive limit handling maneuvers


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Instrumented Handling / Vehicle Stability Control experience
  • Proficiency in the control and operation of a vehicle at the limit of handling performance (3rd party driving qualifications / special use license from OEM proving grounds)
  • Operation experience with in-vehicle steering robots and GPS measurement platforms
  • MATLAB proficiency
  • Experience in subjective evaluation of vehicle ride, handling, and steering characteristics
  • Knowledge of tire characteristics and performance
  • Knowledge of National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) roll over testing
  • Knowledge of FMVSS126 / ECE13H certification - Electronic Stability Control (ESC) performance
  • Background in automotive development including benchmarking, setting functional objectives, vehicle development, and production launch
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills along with excellent organizational skills

About Stellantis

Stellantis is a multinational automotive manufacturer formed in 2021 by the merger of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and Groupe PSA. The company designs, produces, and sells a wide range of vehicles under various brands, including Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Citroen, Dodge, DS Automobiles, Fiat, Jeep, Lancia, Maserati, Opel, Peugeot, Ram, and Vauxhall. Stellantis operates in over 130 countries and has 14 brands in its portfolio. The company is committed to sustainable mobility and has set ambitious targets for reducing its carbon footprint and increasing the share of electric vehicles in its sales.
Learn more about Stellantis
Size
400,000 employees
Market Cap
$44.9 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
* Ladders Estimates

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