An American electric vehicle manufacturing company is actively looking for a self-motivated Lead Test Engineer to join their team. This is a 6-month CT role with potential for extension or conversion. It is 100% onsite/offsite at partners/suppliers and Rivian locations in Plymouth, MI from 9-6pm Monday-Friday.

If you have an adventurous spirit and are hardwired with curiosity this is the perfect company to be a part of. They have great company culture, exciting technology and endless opportunities for learning and growth. As a Lead Test Engineer, you will be critical in assessing the effectiveness of the testing process, identify areas for improvement and implement changes to enhance the quality and efficiency of the testing activities.

Required Skills & Experience

• Experience with performing analysis with nCode to perform loads
• MUST HAVE MTS 329 Drive File Development
• calculations for body, chassis, propulsion, and suspension systems and components
• 2+ years’ experience of RLDA with data post processing
• 2+ years’ experience with component level testing
• Experience with performing analysis with nCode to perform loads
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, automotive engineering, materials
• engineering, or a related field
• Regular local travel up to testing suppliers and proving grounds

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience with Parametric CAD, Catia V6 preferred
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink, Python, or other programming languages is a plus.

What You Will Be Doing

Daily Responsibilities:

• Conduct durability testing and data collection.
• Set up and operate component testing and vehicle rig testing.
• Data analysis tasks to identify trends and anomalies.
• Prepare test reports and presentations.
• Manage multiple testing and data collection projects for an entire vehicle program