The test technician will work at Penske Technology Group's (PTG) test lab and should possess prior experience with the operation of computer-controlled test equipment. The technician will work with engineering personnel to conduct vehicle dynamic, aerodynamic, and various research and development testing. This position requires the ability to understand procedural manuals and engineering/CAD drawings as well as using precision metrology and measurement equipment to execute work orders.
The Composites Engineering Technician will support Team Penske's composites department with CNC-cut laminating kits using CAD software. A successful applicant for this position will have an Associate of Applied Science degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology or Manufacturing Engineering Technology.
Job Duties:
Working in the NASCAR vehicle dynamics group, the candidate will develop simulation software used by the race teams and the Engineering Department as well as work on vehicle performance.
Responsibilities:
Simulation model development.
Model correlation with test data.
Identifying and exploiting areas of vehicle performance / development.
Assist the vehicle dynamics group with the development of an OEM DIL Simulator.