Senior Engineering Technician Engineering Aerodynamic Test Group Job in Portland, Oregon US
Senior Engineering Technician Engineering Aerodynamic Test Group
Where city, state, country What job title, keywords Home View All Jobs Daimler Trucks North America Senior Engineering Technician, Engineering Aerodynamic Test Group (L8) in Portland Oregon United States About Us - Since 1942 Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) has profoundly altered the face of North American highways. DTNA and its affiliate, Detroit Diesel Corporation (DDC), constitute the largest and most diverse company in the North American commercial vehicle market. Our DTNA family includes the iconic heavy- and medium-duty vehicle brands Freightliner Trucks, Western Star Trucks, and Thomas Built Buses. We also manufacture Freightliner Custom Chassis, Axle Alliance axles and components, and Detroit engines to ensure a quality product, through and through. Our state-of-the-art Detroit Diesel Remanufacturing (DDR) facilities breathe new life into salvaged engines and components, restoring them to their original condition and functionality and supporting our mission of environmental sustainability. Daimler Trucks North America offers challenging and rewarding careers at its locations across North America in diverse business and technical fields. If you crave international experience, DTNA's parent company, Daimler AG, provides opportunities for overseas placements and travel. Daimler Trucks North America - Where great people do great things! Department Introduction - Product Validation Engineering Aerodynamic test group is responsible for aerodynamic, water soiling, and wind noise development and testing of all components and vehicles, using the DTNA full scale wind tunnel, scale model testing and working with the CFD group. We interface with all departments in the company, with suppliers and with customers. Job Functions - Develop prototype aerodynamic test parts using typical automotive techniques such as clay modeling, fiberglass, metal forming, metal fabrication, and wood working. Assist test engineers in performing full scale aerodynamic testing. Create and install prototype test parts, operate wind tunnel test systems. Participate in development meetings. Assist test engineers in performing scale model aerodynamic testing. Assist with model development including substrate construction, clay model construction, and clay shape changes during testing. Participate in development meetings. Maintain wind tunnel test equipment. Ensure test balance is in good operating condition and repair as necessary. Maintain all wind tunnel machine shop and fabrication equipment. Basic Qualifications - 3 years experience; OR an Associates degree: OR Bachelors degree (or higher) in lieu of experience is required. The Engineering Aerodynamic Test group within our Product Validation Engineering department is seeking an ambitious, authentic, goal oriented individual that is able to work under pressure. This individual will have a convincing personality capable of working in teams and be both committed and passionate about commercial vehicles. We are ready to add a team player with a resilient and positive attitude with a great eye for detail. This position may require some travel and at times this can occur with short notice. Experience identifying and solving the root cause of complex problems is required. Understanding of engineering processes and downstream impacts is required. Vehicle familiarity and testing experience is required. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work effectively with other engineering groups at Daimler are essential. Automotive auto body experience is required. Metal, fiberglass and wood fabrication experience is required. Knowledge of heavy-duty vehicles preferred. Heavy-duty truck test experience preferred. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite programs is preferred. A commercial driver's license (CDL) is an asset. Additional Information - Final candidate must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check. Daimler Trucks North America and Detroit Diesel Corporation are equal opportunity employers.