Automotive Project Engineer, Durability
Core
Lead the design, planning, and execution of comprehensive durability testing programs for conventional and electrified vehicles, ensuring robust product performance.
Role type
Senior IC automotive durability engineer (complete vehicle)
Builds
Complete vehicle durability validation programs for electrified powertrains and multi-material architectures
Domain
Automotive engineering, electrified vehicles (BEV/HEV/PHEV), structural mechanics
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Durability principles (fatigue, structural mechanics), failure analysis, test strategy definition, data analysis, engineering tools (Diadem, Python), vehicle instrumentation, root cause investigation, project management
Preferred skills
Electrified vehicle systems (BMS, CAN), correlation/simulation methodologies, lightweight design, proving ground testing, mentoring
Technologies
Diadem, Python, CAN signals, BMS, vehicle management systems
Responsibilities
Define test strategies and load cases, conduct laboratory and field testing, analyze test data to identify failure modes, prepare technical reports, drive validation of electrified architectures, support simulation correlation, lead root cause investigations, mentor junior engineers, manage project timelines
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentoring responsibilities