Laboratory Test Engineer

About the Team

We are looking for a Laboratory Test Engineer to join our team in Lafayette Indiana. As a Laboratory Mechatronics Engineer for ZFs Commercial Vehicle Solutions (CVS) this position is part of the global Test & Validation (T&V) team responsible for the development and validation of ZFs high technology electronic steering systems. With specific expertise in software/firmware development the position will support the product and test method development of embedded firmware in the areas of control systems diagnostics CANbased communications and mechatronics.

What you can look forward to as a Laboratory Test Engineer

• Support T&V globally by identifying procuring and implementing latest trends in laboratory equipment necessary for simulation of electronically controlled products in the laboratory setting.
• Manage Testing Plans be capable to interact with Staff at different locations (Duesseldorf Gelsenkirchen and Pamplona)
• Set up data acquisition instrumentation for research studies product validation quality audit warranty analysis and other specialty requests that may be required.
• Usedata acquisition instrumentation and computers to control and monitor lab testing. DUT Recording Monitoring and result Reporting as needed.
• Perform testing set up definition and scripts release and document for traceability
• Perform onvehicle evaluations instrument vehicles for product testing with data acquisition systems for system evaluation our products. Troubleshooting electronic control systems and data acquisition systems.

Your Profile as a Laboratory Test Engineer

• Bachelors Degree in technical field (Electrical or Mechanical Engineering preferred)andMinimum of 5 years of experience in automotive industry experience in mechatronics qualification testing experiencepreferred. Conventional and EPS Steering system knowledge is preferred (passenger car commercial vehicle and/or off highway).
• Experience managing customer requirements and developing test cases in accordance to requirements for device and system software qualification.
• Knowledge in Quality/Statistical tools VSM Lean Six Sigma Shainin. Knowledge of environmental testing EMC and electrical testing fundamentals. Ability to collect maintain and analyze data.Familiarity with ISO26262 ASPICE fundamentals
• Familiarity with measurement inspection gauges. Must be able to work with electronic equipment such as DVMs Oscilloscopes Frequency generators and Sound level meters.
• Ability to setup and troubleshoot data acquisition instrumentation systems that measure parameters such as hydraulic flow pressure mechanical torque force vibration and acceleration.Ablilityto read electrical/electronic schematics and mechanical blueprints as well as ability to perform mathematical calculations.
• LabVIEW and C# programming skills.Requirement management (specifically PTC Integrity DOORS) and configuration management (JIRA) needed.
• Solid understanding of Vehicle CAN bus and embedded software system tools like Vector CANapy and CANalyzer. Has competence with electronic bench work (soldering troubleshooting cable construction) andVehicle communication protocols (specifically J1939 CAN and UDS)
• Proficiencyin Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint) Power BI. Database design and maintenance for lab test stand data acquisition systems experience preferred.

Why you should choose ZF in Lafayette

• A supportive collaborative team environment
• Annual Incentive Plan
• Paid vacation
• 401k Plan
• Health Care Benefits
• Paid Holidays
• A strong diversity culture
• Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities