BRIEF OUTLINE OF SPECIFIC ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Reference a Project Function Job Description if applicable.):
Jacobs Technology is the advanced technology division of Jacobs Engineering, one of the nation's largest engineering and technical services-only companies. Jacobs is the world’s top supplier of automotive test facilities, providing a full range of services to commercial automotive industry customers. Customers include not only the world’s major vehicle providers and other original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), but also clients from the international motorsports community Our experience encompasses virtually every type of automotive test facility, including climatic and driveability wind tunnels; aerodynamic, acoustic, and thermodynamic wind tunnels; emissions test rooms; soak rooms; altitude chambers; engine and powertrain test cells; and electromagnetic anechoic chambers.
We not only design and build these facility systems assets but also operate, maintain, and manage these facilities
Overview:
The Engineer will be responsible for test cell related projects, providing engineering guidance, and assisting operators / technicians with troubleshooting.
- Understand the process of a testing program
- Work collaboratively with management, technicians, and on-site client to complete projects and exceed client expectations
- Revise work instructions and procedures
- Provide technical input into upgrade and refurbishment projects
- Working hands-on with technician staff
Responsibilities:
Project Deliverables
- Recommissioning and recalibration of a wind tunnel facility after major renovation
- Wind tunnel data acquisition system automatic test sequence creation
- Wind tunnel control data automation
- Updating wind tunnel procedures
Activation of new wind tunnel acoustic data system
Qualifications
MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, AND /OR SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
- A bility to understand basic engineering terminology
- 2 years of college courses in engineering, mathematics, or science
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Good collaboration skills, able to work with multiple people and manage a variety of projects simultaneously
- Excellent English skills (oral, reading, writing and listening)
- Ability to communicate and interact well with others
- Expert with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, Project)
- Exceptional organizational and planning skills
- Exceptional leadership skills and proven record
- Experience with testing computer terminals desired.
Experience in automotive wind tunnel testing highly desired.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION
Unusual or Special Physical Requirements of Position (specify and provide % of time required)
- Lifting: Up to 50 lbs, 25%
- Climbing: Up to 25%
- Crawling: NA
- Special clothing/equipment (wearing): Safety glasses, gloves, steel-toed shoes
- Unusual physical requirements: Sitting (75%), Standing (50%), Bending (25%), stooping (25%)
- High noise level: Exposure to high noise areas possible in test facility requiring hearing protection, 25%
- Other: NA
Description of Work Environment (specify and provide % of time required)
- Inside? Outside? Combination? Where?: Inside, 100%
- Extreme (hot/cold) temperatures involved: Cold temperatures (20F or warmer), 10%
- Hazardous conditions - What are they?: energized samples, rotating parts, 50%
- Travel/transportation requirements: Local travel, 5%
- Other: NA
Equipment and Machines Involved in Work Tasks (specify and provide % of time required)
- Office equipment/machines electrically/battery operated - which?: Computer, copy machines, fax machines, 75%
- Vehicles, forklifts, etc. operated which?: NA
- Tools used in trade - which ones?: Basic hand tools, multi-meters, and other electrical diagnostic devices, 25%
- Other: NA
Criticality of Attendance (specify and provide % of time required)
- Overtime, regular days, off days: Monday through Friday and possibility of weekends, 100%
- Shift, 1st, 2nd, 3rd: Dayshift (7:00 – 3:30pm). Shift assignment is subject to change, so candidate must be flexible with available work hours.
- Necessity for regular attendance: Critical, 100%
- Urgency for punctuality: Critical, 100%
- Work hours are normally 8 hours per day and 5 days per week, Monday-Friday. Regular attendance of scheduled hours is extremely important, but not critical, except for deadlines and meetings. Punctuality and regular attendance are necessary to meet deadlines. Must exhibit flexibility of work hours to adjust to surge situations based on critical mission requirements.
Other Essential Functions (List other essential functions here.)
Must complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, health performance evaluation
Must demonstrate professional behavior at all times when dealing with customers, management and co-workers. Must have clear, concise and accurate communications skills in English, both verbal and written. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk to employees or others. Must maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a professional manner. Independent personal transportation to office or work site is required. Travel to and from customer’s locations and the test fields may be required to support projects. This may involve airline travel. In some cases, accommodations can possibly be made for POV, if necessary. When operating any vehicle for work purposes, must wear seat belt and in addition, no cellular devices are to be used when vehicle is in motion.
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