Durability Test Engineer - ALTEN Technology USA
Greensboro, NC
About the Job
We're ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company that provides solutions for engineering, technology, and product development projects. For decades, we've been helping our clients develop products that are changing the world, whether that's by shaping the future of space exploration, saving lives with medical devices that set a new standard of care, or creating the fully autonomous electric taxi of tomorrow. Our team of more than 600 people works across industries including aerospace, medical devices and life sciences, unmanned systems and robotics, automotive OEM and tier 1 suppliers, commercial vehicle, electric vehicles, rail, and more. Our offices across the US have different industry focuses and engage with our clients in different ways, ranging from working on-site at client facilities to performing product development at our delivery centers.
ALTEN Group, our parent company, has been a leader in engineering and information technology for more than 30 years. ALTEN Group operates in 30 countries across Europe, North America, Asia, Africa and the Middle East and employs more than 36,000 people, 88% of whom are engineers. The company covers the whole development cycle and offers a choice of service levels, from technology consulting to complete project outsourcing.
When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you join a group of people passionate about collaborating to solve some of the world's most technical engineering challenges. Our success is tied to taking care of our employees by building relationships and providing opportunities for mentorship and career growth. We offer comprehensive benefits for all full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) plan with employer matching; paid time off (PTO); paid parental leave; and mentorship to help you take your career to the next level. You don't have to take our word for it that we are a great place to work—we were named on the 2023 Top Workplaces list thanks to feedback from our proud employees.
As a Durability Test Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring the reliability and structural integrity of transportation systems by managing and executing comprehensive physical test plans. Your responsibilities will include analyzing test results, providing actionable feedback, and collaborating with global teams to align testing strategies across multiple sites. You will contribute to the continuous improvement of test methods, equipment maintenance, and upgrade roadmaps while working closely with the Features Group to define verification needs. Your expertise in durability principles, proficiency in CAD and programming languages, and experience with hydraulic actuators will be essential in delivering high-quality engineering reports and advancing test methodologies.
Responsibilities;
- Create, manage, and execute physical test plans
- Analyze physical and virtual test results, providing timely and high-quality feedback
- Document results and compile engineering reports (ER)
- Propose enhancements to test methods (QWIs) and updates to Technical Requirements (TRs)
- Prepare and manage fault reports (Protus) from tests
- Collaborate with global teams to ensure alignment across sites
- Continuously update test methods and propose improvements
- Manage upgrade roadmaps and maintenance requirements for specific equipment
- Work with the Features Group to define verification needs for durability features
Qualifications;
- 3-5+ years of applicable experience
- Experience in the Transportation/Automotive Industry preferred
- Knowledge of durability and structural principles
- Familiarity with structural analysis and fatigue prediction is a plus
- Proficiency in CAD (PTC Creo preferred)
- Experience with hydraulic actuators; electrodynamic actuator experience is a plus
- Proficiency in Python or similar programming languages is desired
- Experience with R&D testing in a lab setting is desired
Salary Range: $75,000 - $80,000
The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate's combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience.
ALTEN Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Policy is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.
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