Data Acquisition & Test Systems Engineer

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The Data Logging Engineer supports durability testing by developing, configuring, and maintaining data logging systems and vehicle instrumentation. The role partners with durability engineers, test operations, data customers, suppliers, and other technical teams to define test data needs and deliver effective data collection solutions.

The engineer interfaces data logging devices with vehicle networks and test peripherals, helps manage the supporting server environment, and resolves issues that could affect test execution or data quality. Candidates should be comfortable taking ownership of technical problems, researching solutions, and moving work forward independently.

Data Logging Engineer - Full vehicle Durability Testing; Is responsible for programming and supporting data logging systems and designing instrumentation for durability tests. This role works with test customers, suppliers, server systems, and test peripherals to deliver reliable, accurate data collection. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who enjoys troubleshooting and finding solutions with limited oversight.

• Program, configure, and support data logging devices used in durability testing.
• Design instrumentation plans and data collection setups to meet test and customer requirements.
• Interface data logging systems with vehicle networks, including CAN, LIN, and Automotive Ethernet.
• Integrate and troubleshoot sensors and test peripherals, including thermocouples, accelerometers, and analog and digital I/O.
• Coordinate data logging device programming, server support, and related technical needs with suppliers and internal teams.
• Work directly with data customers to understand requirements, communicate system capabilities, and resolve data collection issues.
• Support the interface between data logging systems and test peripherals or other test equipment.
• Troubleshoot instrumentation, communications, hardware, and software issues; identify and implement solutions to protect test execution and data quality.
• Document system configurations, instrumentation designs, programming changes, and troubleshooting procedures.
• Support system improvements and help develop repeatable, efficient data logging processes.
• Program, configure, and support data logging devices used in durability testing.
• Design instrumentation plans and data collection setups to meet test and customer requirements.
• Interface data logging systems with vehicle networks, including CAN, LIN, and Automotive Ethernet.
• Integrate and troubleshoot sensors and test peripherals, including thermocouples, accelerometers, and analog and digital I/O.
• Coordinate data logging device programming, server support, and related technical needs with suppliers and internal teams.
• Work directly with data customers to understand requirements, communicate system capabilities, and resolve data collection issues.
• Support the interface between data logging systems and test peripherals or other test equipment.
• Troubleshoot instrumentation, communications, hardware, and software issues; identify and implement solutions to protect test execution and data quality.
• Document system configurations, instrumentation designs, programming changes, and troubleshooting procedures.
• Support system improvements and help develop repeatable, efficient data logging processes.