Position Description:
The Vehicle Propulsion Systems Engineering (VPSE) Calibration organization is seeking a motivated Technician/Technologist to serve as a bridge between engineering, vehicle coordination, and technologist functions. This hands-on role includes instrumentation, data-collection, and vehicle/fleet support for internal combustion and electrified powertrain test programs. The successful candidate will support in-vehicle test procedure execution, fleet and vehicle logistics, post-processing of drive data with engineering guidance, and CAN-bus/benchmarking data extraction. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically curious individual who wants to learn powertrain driveability metrics, grow data-processing skills, and work side-by-side with powertrain calibration engineers.
Skills Required:
1. Troubleshooting (Problem Solving) – You will be expected to identify and resolve unexpected issues that arise, such as data collection software or post-processing errors, by systematically investigating the problem until a solution is found. This requires a persistent and methodical approach, ensuring you don't give up at the first hurdle. 2. Instrumentation – You will be responsible for learning about and skillfully installing and uninstalling a pre-defined set of sensors and measurement devices, ensuring their correct placement and verifying their reliability/precision for accurate data capture. This involves becoming proficient with the specific tools and procedures for our established testing setups. 3. Data Acquisition – You will be responsible for configuring and operating data collection software to efficiently collect, process, and store large volumes of real-time vehicle data for subsequent analysis and calibration development. This includes ensuring data integrity and proper storage for post-processing.
Skills Preferred:
Mechanical Engineering, Calibration, Technical Documentation, Matlab, Electrical Engineering
Experience Required:
2+ years of hands-on experience supporting vehicle testing, test instrumentation, data acquisition, and/or fleet coordination for automotive vehicles.
Experience Preferred:
4+ years supporting powertrain testing or calibration teams, experience with ATI Vision/ETAS INCA/AVL-DRIVE applications, and prior responsibility of fleet coordination for automotive vehicles.
Required:
Associate Degree, Certification Program
Why work with us? We are a woman-owned company that values your ideas, encourages your growth, and always has your back. When you work with us, not only do you get health and dental benefits on the first day of employment, but you also have training opportunities, flexible/remote work options, growth opportunities, 401K and competitive pay. Apply today! We are an EOE, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. https://www.optechus.com/eeo_self_identification/