Mechanical Engineer, E-Motor/Dyno

About the Role / Job Overview
Mechanical Engineer, E-Motor/Dyno is responsible for designing intent assembly requirements of E-Motor Assemblies and Dyno metrics. The role includes performing root cause analysis of product issues and developing both interim and permanent corrective actions in close collaboration with core engineering to ensure that design intent and validation requirements are met.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with Manufacturing cross-functional teams and DU test & validation teams to champion resolution of product-related issues and test specification problems.
• Solve complex system-level product or multi-variable issues related to E-Motor assemblies using standard problem-solving techniques.
• Own the root cause analysis (RCA) of End-Of-Line (EOL) failures at the Dynamometer, collaborating with cross-functional teams to conduct systematic data analyses to identify the source of issues.
• Maintain a strong understanding of engineering requirements behind test specification acceptance criteria and contribute to the development of production EOL Dyno test specifications.
• Partner with the DU test & validation team to correlate production dyno data with engineering validation data.
• Champion the resolution of recurring production EOL Dyno failures, investigating any gaps in validation coverage with the DU test & validation, NVH Teams, etc.
• Support the development of improved screening methodologies based on learnings from field and validation testing.
• Empower Manufacturing & Test engineers by providing expertise to triage failures from the Dynamometer to sustain operations.
• Establish design intent assembly requirements for E-Motor assembly, Dyno test specifications, and enforce compliance on the production line, collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Support new product launches and execute part concession deviations for E-Motor & Inverter assemblies in the manufacturing plant while ensuring that the product's design intent is upheld.
• Assist with high volume production ramp activities related to product engineering.
• Advise on build process development and identify possible improvements for high volume production lines to ensure process variation remains within acceptable tolerance limits of design intent.

Skills

• Experience with DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plan, DVP&R, DFM/DFA, and RCA methodologies within cross-functional teams.
• Exceptional communication and documentation skills, specifically using Atlassian products.
• Proficiency in Catia or 3DX, stack-up analysis (2D & 3D), SQL, JMP, etc.
• Experience with Atlassian products such as Jira and Confluence is important.
• Collegiate experience in FSAE, BAJA, or similar programs is preferred.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering or related disciplines with 5+ years of automotive experience in design and release of vehicle attributes; or a Master's degree in related fields with 5+ years of similar experience.
• Proven experience in product problem-solving using industry-standard techniques.
• Familiarity with test automation tools including Python, MATLAB, and AVL PUMA, REPS.
• Proficient in data analysis utilizing statistics software such as Minitab or JMP, as well as Python and MATLAB.
• Previous experience working in resident product engineering roles at manufacturing plants is essential.
• Prior experience with E-Motor Assemblies, Dyno data analysis, and troubleshooting is required.
• A strong technical background in electric motor gearbox assemblies (including castings, oil cooling systems, planetary gear trains, seals, stator, rotors, and half-shafts) is crucial.
• Experience in product development or improvement of Drive Unit Assemblies is needed.
• Exceptional communication and documentation skills are a must.
• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification is required.
• Engineering-in-Training (EIT) certification or certification in engineering fundamentals is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability coverage; paid time off; paid holidays; and a 401(k) retirement plan.
• Hourly/non-exempt employees accrue up to 120 hours of paid time off; salaried/exempt employees accrue up to 160 hours.
• Eligible employees may participate in an equity program and/or a discretionary annual cash incentive program. Incentive and equity awards are determined based on individual performance, role scope, market considerations, and overall company results, in accordance with plan terms.