Impact Safety Test Engineer

Company Description

Segula Technologies is a global engineering group serving all major industrial sectors: automotive, aerospace and defense, energy, life sciences, naval, and rail.

With a presence in more than 30 countries and 140 offices worldwide, the group maintains close relationships with its clients thanks to the expertise of its 15,000 talented employees. As a leading engineering specialist that places innovation at the heart of its strategy, SEGULA Technologies carries out large-scale projects, ranging from studies to industrialization and production.

Position based in Chelsea, Michigan (U.S.)

Eligibility to TN Visa required; must be a Canadian citizen (mandatory)

Job Description

The Impact Safety Test Engineer is responsible for the planning, preparing and performing impact safety-related testing and ensuring successful completion of full-size vehicle , component and/or occupant sled testing. This role requires knowledge in domestic and global regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reviewing impact test regulations and test request provided by requestor, providing work instructions to Salaried Bargaining Unit technicians, mechanics and photographers, performing test to regulations and post test data validations.
• Ensuring the test data collection systems are properly configured and are capturing the required test data.
• Interfacing with equipment suppliers/internal departments to coordinate calibrations/repair, keep up on current software and hardware best practices.
• Performing onsite physical prep and test, working with the vehicle, test related hardware and software.
• Development and implementation of new test methods and/or equipment.
• Familiarity with global component and vehicle impact test regulations and may also involve managing improvements to department processes.
• Please note, this role is for 1st shift and/or 2nd shift, as well as providing support 7 days/week and holidays as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelors of Science in Engineering 
• 1-5 years of automotive experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office & MS Teams
• Ability to work independently and well within a team
• The candidate must also possess strong planning, organizational skills and have excellent communicate skills
• Ability to manage several continuous improvement initiatives and engineering projects without disruption of day to day testing activities - all with minimal supervision
• Effective operation of precise data acquisition equipment and software, or demonstrate capabilities for mastering these systems in adequate time

Preferred qualifications:

• Familiarity with Hypergraph Analytical Software, Canalyzer, Math-lab software and Omega Temp loggers a plus
• 3-5 years’ experience in automotive test facility, impact testing preferred
• Knowledge or experience with logistics planning, warehouse management, or material handling
• Basic knowledge of LEAN principles and process improvement practices. Basic knowledge of standard problem solving techniques (8D, fishbone analysis, 5-Why, etc)
• Basic knowledge of automotive restraint systems (airbag, seat belts, etc.) and interior trim assembly (instrument panels, seats, door trim)
• Exposure to working with or supervising a unionized workforce
• Familiarity with global test regulations (NHTSA, FMVSS, EuroNCAP, etc.) and third party test procedures (IIHS)
• Masters Electrical Engineering

Additional Information

• Position based in Chelsea, Michigan (U.S.)
• Eligibility to TN Visa required; must be a Canadian citizen (mandatory)