Electrical Integration Testing Engineer

EDAG Inc•Columbia, SC

About The Position

Who we are: EDAG Inc. is a globally leading, independent engineering services provider that combines excellent engineering with the latest technology trends. We are the experts in the all-round development of complete vehicles and smart factories. Our interdisciplinary expertise in the areas of software and digitalization means that we have the crucial skills to actively shape dynamic transformation processes as an innovative partner. Development with passion. That's us. With an interdisciplinary team of around 9,000 experts, EDAG develops unique mobility and industrial solutions for customers that include the world's leading automotive and non-automotive companies. This is how you will grow: You will contribute within the production environment, to the manufacturing and testing of cars. Additionally, you will play a decisive role in transferring the lessons learned to product optimization activities and the later pre-series and series production line.

Requirements

Education/Certifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, systems engineering, engineering management or a relevant field
Experience required in type of role: 5+ years of experience in simulation, and testing within the automotive or electric vehicle industry
Experience leading whole vehicle test planning including potential to modify test schedule based on unique customer needs
Proficiency in using specialized testing equipment, data acquisition systems, and analysis software
Knowledge of relevant industry standards, regulations, and safety protocols.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities within established timelines.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with internal team and external stakeholders.
Strong technical skills and expertise in problem-solving
Ability to lead simultaneous engineering teams
Good knowledge of MS Office products
The ability to build strong working relationships with individuals at all organizational levels.
Advanced project steering and coordination skills to practice independent project management in a defined project scope
Motivated engineer wanting to work at the cutting edge of electric vehicle technical design, create new ideas and solutions, enjoy hands-on testing
Strong interpersonal skills including ownership, self-motivated, analytical, team player, innovative, creative, communication skills and ability to develop & mutually thrive in working relationships
Proven ability to work in a truly cross-functional and global environment
Valid driver's license required

Nice To Haves

Experience with Rivian electrical architecture highly preferred

Responsibilities

Create and implement test strategies to evaluate the whole vehicle performance
Be the central point of contact in the Production Center in Columbia for the Verification & Validation team offsite
Design, plan, and conduct whole vehicle testing
Investigate failures / issues that arise during the production process to determine the root cause(s) and coordinate countermeasures to propose solutions
Oversee and maintain the R&D- testing equipment on site to ensure they are in good working condition and calibrated accurately
Generate detailed car-reports summarizing build parameters and test results, findings and recommendations for design or material modifications
Work closely with other R&D departments, including Body, Interior, Energy, etc., to integrate simulation and test results into the vehicle development
Ensure alternative designs conform to safety standards and U.S. government regulations.
Design & create with collaboration, integration and a testing strategy that allows other teams to contribute and implement their necessities
Partner with other concept & systems architect teams to come up with solutions to engineering & functional challenges and issues coming up in the production process
Coordinate with supplier(s) for engineering activities, ensuring supplier meets requirements set by Scout.
Collaborate with suppliers and internal cross-functional teams to ensure system components meet validation and testing requirements.
Work with pre-series team to support the build process.
Participate in design reviews and brainstorming sessions to contribute innovative ideas that enhance system performance and fulfil production needs.
Hands-on prototyping and building capability, from initial operation to coordinating and implementing software