Description
Test & Validation-Lead Engineer
Vehicle Engineering
Fisker HQ-California
Company Overview
Fisker Inc. is a design led pioneering mobility technology company researching, developing, and producing next generation electrically powered vehicles. As the electrification revolution begins to infiltrate the automotive industry, Fisker are focused on delivering advanced smart solutions across the electrification ecosystem from charging, to battery technology, powertrain and connected vehicle functionality. Strong product design is at our core where distinctive emotional yet cost effective style meet the latest in cutting edge technology.
Role Overview
Reporting to the Senior Manager of Vehicle Test & Validation, this role will be responsible for whole vehicle test and validation functions. Responsibilities will include:
- Accountable for planning and conducting of whole vehicle test and validation activities
- Assist in creation of DVP-R documents, identify asset requirements and support coordination of test activities
- Developing prototype vehicle schedules and monitor usage.
- Coordinate and assist in hardware and software updates on test fleet updates and track specifications changes
- Research, propose, and validate vehicle-level targets based on benchmark data or internal test results
- Plan and support the organization and administration of vehicle evaluation and sign off events
- Develop unique corporate test standards from knowledge and experience using industry best-practices and standards (SAE, ECE, GB, etc.)
- Plan and coordinate 3rd party test activities in-line with DVP requirements
- Monitor and communicate the status of overall test activities for assigned areas
- Follow industry test standards and reporting to the greater team
- Tracking to ensure vehicle and component level development and testing is conducted as planned and reports are issued to the development teams
- Conduct benchmark vehicle assessments and component analysis and create related reports
- Track and follow open testing and development items and work with the global team to identify and resolve concerns by following budget and timing constraints
- Set up and assist with subjective vehicle evaluation workshops
- Conduct performance and functional testing as required and prepare detail reports of results and follow all related concern tracking to close
- Identify instrumentation requirements to ensure program testing requirements are met and ensure all department test equipment is cataloged, calibrated, and has usage plans in place.
- Coordinate and participate in environmental tests activities i.e. CET/V, HET/V & Altitude
Key Requirements
- BS Degree or higher in relevant engineering subject
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience in automotive engineering, with specific expertise in Whole Vehicle Test & Validation of EV’s
- Previous experience of successfully conducting electric vehicle test programs
- Hands on experience of conducting vehicle performance, thermal/climatic, and functional tests
- Thorough understanding of at least 2-3 major vehicle systems (Durability, Powertrain, Electronics, Chassis, Thermal, EV System, Battery, etc.)
- Experience with automotive industry competitive analysis and benchmarking including teardown, measurement, data collection, analysis and reporting
- Strong leadership, presentation, and communication skills
- Experience with creating reports of complex vehicle data and test results
- Strong organization, project management skills, and ability to handle multiple ongoing assignments
- Good understanding of automotive testing instrumentation and data analysis
- Knowledge of collection and analysis of vehicle data using CAN tools and other diagnostic tools
- High standard of driving capability and experienced in subjective vehicle evaluation
- Industry experience with proving ground and test facilities
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build relationships with outside partners and test labs is a must
- A general understanding of automotive legislation / testing in NA, EU & CN would be an advantage
Preferred Skills / Experience / Competences
- Drive for Results: Drive for high performance, takes responsibility and works towards planning targets, overcoming obstacles, setbacks and uncertainty.
- Business Acumen: Contribute to the company strategy and aligns the strategic priorities of own area with the direction and strategic priorities of the broader organization.
- Customer Centricity: Anticipates evolving customer needs and how to address them, doing the right thing in the right way.
- Decision Making: Makes timely, informed decisions that consider the facts, goals, constraints, and risks.
- Analytical Thinking: Gather relevant information, identify key issues, compare data from different sources; draw appropriate conclusions to arrive at appropriate solutions.
- Teamwork & Collaboration: Facilitates Collaboration, actively engaging and to make joint decision and share best practices.
- Displays Global Perspective: Conveys an understanding of the organization's global market position, opportunities, capabilities, and competitive threats and takes cultural issues and geographic differences into account when making plans and decisions.
Additional Information
- Must be able to lift 25 lbs unassisted, bend, stretch, stand for extended periods of time, climb stairs, reach, twist, sit, walk, and/or run.
- Must be willing to work overtime and on weekends where needed to meet deadlines and company goals
Fisker Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment at Fisker Inc. is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of Fisker Inc.'s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at info@fiskerinc.com.