Durability Engineer

Durability EngineerThe Durability Engineer serves as the voice of the customer and is responsible for vehicle durability testing to ensure that all potential customer issues are identified, reported, and resolved prior to product launch.Job responsibilities include:Responsible for supporting vehicle durability testing – providing initial RCA for technical vehicle issuesTriage of CEL's and DTC's to root cause issue, identify contributors such as wiring, hardware or software, provide vehicle scan report of vehicle software level, and timestamp of incident for data review through Aptiv data loggerUpdate vehicles with latest software as new releases are availableReview of driver comments to identify issues and initiate root cause analysis of issueDaily/weekly inspection of vehicles to identify component deterioration and potential failuresAssessment of component failures, documenting issue, condition of surrounding parts, potential sequence of events leading to failureDocument issues in PGTIS (Engineering Notes), share findings at weekly pending issues meeting, provide photos, torque data, component test cycles/mileage, severity of issue, and request for replacement partsUpgrade components, documenting installation time, guidance on installation process through clear and detailed work orders, and review prior to returning to testAssist with analysis of all vehicle dataConduct hands-on vehicle evaluations throughout the testReport and document vehicle issues and observationsEnsure compliance with common business practicesPresent identified vehicle issues to senior leadership, release engineers, and management100% on site at Chelsea Proving GroundsBasic Qualifications :Minimum of a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Electrical or Computer Engineering or related degreeMinimum of 3 years of auto industry experience, or related experienceStrong understanding of automotive/vehicle fundamentals - specifically in electrical and powertrainHigh level of problem solving and analytical skillsShould possess strong knowledge of corporate systems – Vector tools, Dealer Connect, CDAProficient in Microsoft – Word, Excel & PowerPointAbility to work in a fast-paced environmentSelf-motivated and directedEffective presentation/public speaking skillsPreferred Qualifications :Proficient in utilizing vehicle diagnostic tools to assist in root cause analysisStrong knowledge in Can, Can FD, Ethernet and Lin protocol