Vehicle Test Engineer

Bollinger Motors is seeking a Vehicle Test Engineer who will be responsible for designing vehicle level test procedures and creating judgment criteria to assess test results in order to validate vehicle design requirements. This position requires a talented engineer with passion for and experience with electric vehicles in a practical, multidisciplinary environment. This position reports to Vehicle Test Engineering Manager. This is an in-person role at the company’s Oak Park, MI headquarters.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Design and conduct durability and reliability tests to assess the long-term reliability and robustness of vehicle components, including chassis, suspension, and powertrain systems.
• Design test procedures and judgment criteria to assess vehicle and system performance against design requirements.
• Design and conduct specialized tests tailored to assess specific vehicle systems such as thermal performance tests, vibration tests, strength and abuse tests, etc.
• Plan and execute vehicle level dynamic and static test activities per test plans developed in collaboration with key stakeholders.
• Instrumentation of test articles including installation of thermocouples (Type J, K and T), video cameras, strain gauges, accelerometers, load transducers, etc.
• Be responsible for retrieving, storing and analyzing logged data from tests and comparing design specifications.
• Write detailed test reports recording subjective and objective findings and any issues.
• Manage all open Issues discovered on test with the responsible Design Engineers until a design countermeasure is achieved and plan for validation by retest, CAE simulation, or other means to close out open issues.
• Manage test cost, schedule, scope, and risk throughout the program lifecycle and maintain critical path timing.
• Provide input and engineering analysis to development teams.
• Work efficiently and in close collaboration with hardware, software, and testing teams.

We are focused on building a great team and beyond the technical skills, we require humility and teamwork. We expect to work in the office full-time, and we are a dog friendly company.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, automotive engineering or related field
• 2+ years in a similar role in the automotive or electric vehicle industry
• Experience running and maintaining a variety of vehicle level tests including Structural Durability, Corrosion, Reliability, Strength & Abuse, Water Fording, Coast Down etc.
• Proficiency in using specialized testing equipment, data acquisition systems, and analysis software including accelerometers, strain gauges, wheel force transducers, Vector CAN tools, etc.
• Proving ground and on-road / on-track experience preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Willing to travel up to 20% of the time.

“Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.”

***No unauthorized third parties***

At Bollinger Motors, Inc., we celebrate the unique differences of our employees and recognize a diverse and inclusive workforce drives curiosity, innovation, and ultimately the success of our business. We are committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination and provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, arrest record, genetic information (including family medical history), marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Bollinger Motors complies with applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, compensation, promotion, discipline, and termination. Whenever possible, Bollinger Motors will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees who need them due to religious beliefs, disabilities, or medical conditions.