Powertrain Test Engineer

4 weeks ago

Palo Alto, California, United States Insight Global Full time

Job Description

Insight Global is looking for a Powertrain Test Engineer to join on of our largest automotive clients in the Bay Area. This person will be a part of the Reliability and Test team and will be responsible for the following:

Develop and implement test programs for electric vehicle powertrain technologies.

Work directly with design engineers to create design validation test plans.

Design and fabrication of test equipment for mechanical, thermal, and electrical systems.

Perform component, system, and vehicle validation under dynamic and environmental conditions.

Work with design engineers to validate and refine models.

Analyze test data and write test reports.

Investigate root cause of failures and help to drive product improvement.

This role has a salary range of $110k-$170k based on skillset and years of experience.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to .

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Skills and Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience and evidence of exceptional ability.

2+ years of experience in physical testing and analysis of mechanical, thermal, or electrical systems

Automotive component/system testing experience, including certification testing.

Experience with Python, Matlab, or other data acquisition and analysis software.

Design of test setups for mechanical and thermal performance testing, such as fixtures for shock and vibe testing.

Experience creating and executing design validation plans and test methods to validate performance requirements.

Experience creating analytical and numerical models of mechanical, thermal, or electrical systems.

Working knowledge of heat transfer and thermal management. null

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion,sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military oruniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, andordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to


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