Advanced Automotive Brake Systems Engineer
This position is responsible for supporting the development, testing, and validation of advanced automotive brake systems. This is a hands-on, vehicle-focused role working closely with Control Systems Engineers in lab, garage, and proving groundenvironments.
Essential Job Responsibilities and Duties:
Product Development & Testing Support
- Install prototype brake components on test vehicles
- Install and configure data acquisition systems and sensors
- Prepare vehicles for testing, including brake and tire burnishing
- Execute vehicle testing based on internal and customer-defined procedures
- Collect, document, and organize test data
- Modify and assemble electrical components used in testing
- Troubleshoot and resolve vehicle, sensor, and data acquisition issues
- Create and maintain test documentation to improve efficiency and repeatability
Equipment & Vehicle Support
- Assist with calibration of sensors and test equipment
- Support preparation of vehicles for shipment and testing events
- Perform basic maintenance on department test vehicles and equipment as needed
Other Responsibilities and Duties: Safety, Quality & Workplace Organization
- Follow all company safety policies and procedures in labs, garages, and proving ground environments
- Actively support 5S principles by maintaining clean, organized, and clearly labeled work areas
- Identify and report safety concerns, near misses, and equipment issues
- Properly handle, store, and dispose of tools, materials, and test equipment
- Participate in required safety training and continuous improvement activities
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This role operates under the guidance of control system engineers and senior technicians, with increasing independence as skills develop.
- Work locations include laboratories, garages, proving grounds, and office settings
- Some domestic or international travel may be required.
- Regular travel to the Fowlerville Proving Grounds 3-5 days per week.
Seasonal travel includes:
- 4-6 weeks of winter test during January and February each year.
- Additional 2-4 weeks of travel to other test locations as required.
Ability to lift equipment, parts and vehicle components up to 50lbs.
Equipment and Supporting Services:
Basic Equipment needed is; laptop, Cell Phone optional: BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) allows the use of personal smartphone or iPad tablet to be connected to company apps, business cards and security badge.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience: Desired Qualifications:
- Associate Degree in Automotive Technology or a related field.
- Experience in diagnosing, and repairing brake or vehicle systems
- Hands-on experience with mechanical or fabrication equipment
- Interest or experience in motorsports or high-performance driving environments
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School graduate with strong interest in a career in the automotive field.
- Currently pursuing, or planning to pursue, a degree in Automotive Technology or a closely related field.
Special Skills:
- Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn specialized automotive systems
- Ability to troubleshoot technical issues methodically
- Comfortable working with computers and common office software
- Able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines with a professional, positive attitude
- Effective communicator and team-oriented mindset
Certificates, Licensees, Registrations:Valid driver's license