Mechanical Reliability Growth Product Validation Engineer

Inside the Role

Reliability Growth Validation Engineering is where our latest innovative products meet the road and prove their readiness for the customers and the market. We are a fast-paced, hands-on Fleet operation that is committed to finding and analyzing all issues that emerge during our grueling 24/7 on-highway validation cycles. This role interfaces with all systems of the new trucks, from conventional mechanical systems to our state-of-the-art electrical and computer architectures. Your Engineering validation and analysis helps us lower downtime and discover and prevent issues before our customer can experience them. Few roles are as hands-on and touch so much of the truck as this one. Come help us chase down issues and bring them to resolution as you develop extensive overall vehicle knowledge as well as network within DNTA.

Posting Information

We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected.

We Take Care of Our Team

Position offers a startingsalary range of$71,000 to $91,000USD

Pay offered dependent on knowledge, skills, andexperience

Benefits include 401kcompany contribution with company match up to8% as well as non-elective company contribution of3 - 7% depending on age;starting at 4 weeks paidvacation; 13+ calendar holidays;8 weekspaidparental leave; employee assistance program;comprehensive healthcare plans and wellnessprograms; onsite fitness (at some locations); tuitionassistance and volunteer paid time off; short-termand long-term disability plans.

What You Drive at DTNA

• Validation Engineering support of assigned vehicles from onboarding, during validation, through to decommissioning.
• Monitor, track, and manage vehicle failures, maintenance, and updates, with a focus on maximizing vehicle uptime.
• Conduct on-site inspections of vehicles during AM shift change, review and follow up on driver comments, investigate faults and failures, and document issue details.
• Contribute to a collaborative work environment that fosters teamwork, trust, and mutual respect.
• Interface with multiple teams, including Design and Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Product Validation Engineering teams, the Detroit Powertrain team, technicians, and warehouse personnel.
• Work within existing processes and help develop new processes as needed or assigned.
• Assist Design Engineering in determining the root cause of complex problems.

Knowledge You Should Bring

• Bachelors degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering degree required.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• An assertive, resilient disposition and a positive attitude.
• Ambition, attention to detail, goal orientation, and drive for timely issue resolution.
• Strong interest in both vehicle mechanical and mechatronics systems and integration.
• An active interest in electric vehicles and advanced vehicle technologies.

Exceptional Candidates Might Have

• Previous validation experience.
• Knowledge of heavy-duty truck repair and service procedures.
• Exposure to heavy- and medium-duty products.
• Knowledge of DTNA Engineering systems.
• Experience applying AI tools and machine learning for data analysis or problem solving.

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Where We Work

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)-

Portland, OR US. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Schedule Type:

Hybrid (4 days per week in-office / 1 day remote). This schedule builds our #OneTeamBestTeam culture, provides an unparalleled customer experience, and creates innovative solutions through in-person collaboration.