Transforming the Future with Convergence of Simulation and Data

Instrument Engineer

Job Summary:

Our client in Auburn Hills, MI is looking for an Instrument Engineer. This is a contract position.

What You Will Do:

The Engine Harness Development Engineer duties include, but are not limited to designing, prototyping and documenting engine, transmission, and electrified powertrain wiring harnesses to be used in dynamometer test cells. The engineer's responsibilities also include organizing and overseeing the building of such harnesses (both in-house and outsourced to a supplier), checking for errors, verifying operation, controlling inventory, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring that appropriate corrective actions are made. The Engine Harness Development Engineer will be expected to be able to read and interpret device transmittal information and be able to utilize that information to efficiently design wiring harnesses for dynamometer testing. The engineer will be required to interface with a network of product development engineers to gather required electrical information, work with in house technicians and third party suppliers to build harnesses to spec and engage in multiple projects simultaneously.

Basics:

Bachelors degree in electrical, mechanical, or aeronautical engineering. 2 - 4 years of relevant work experience in automotive testing or electronics. Ability to design and modify electrical circuits. Ability to troubleshoot and correct wiring related issues. Familiarity with electrical noise mitigation, proper grounding, shielding, etc. Comfortability with working on multiple projects in a fast paced environment. Experience using MS office and/or Google Suite applications. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Automotive / electronics background. Circuit design. Ability to troubleshoot wiring related issues. No driving of a vehicle required.  Position 100% onsite.  Almost 0% travel (if any, it would be local).

How You Will Be Successful:

Envision the Future Communicate Honestly and Broadly Seek Technology and Business “First” Embrace Diversity and Take Risks

What We Offer:

Competitive Salary Comprehensive Benefit Package 401(k) with matching contributions Paid Time Off Employee Discounts Free training on all Altair products

Why Work with Us:

Altair is a global technology company providing software and cloud solutions in the areas of data analytics, product development, and high-performance computing (HPC). Altair enables organizations in nearly every industry to compete more effectively in a connected world, while creating a more sustainable future. With more than 3,000 engineers, scientists, and creative thinkers in 25 countries, we help solve our customer’s toughest challenges and deliver unparalleled service, helping the innovators innovate, drive better decisions, and turn today’s problems into tomorrow’s opportunities.

Our vision is to transform customer decision making with data analytics, simulation, and high-performance computing.

For more than 30 years, we have been helping our customers integrate electronics and controls with mechanical design to expand product value, develop AI, simulation and data-driven digital twins to drive better decisions, and deliver advanced HPC and cloud solutions to support unlimited idea exploration. To learn more, please visit

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At our core we are explorers; adventures; pioneers. We are the brains behind some of the world’s most revolutionary innovations and are not only comfortable in new and unchartered waters, we dive headfirst. We are the original trailblazers that make the impossible possible, discovering new solutions to our customer’s toughest challenges.

Altair is an equal opportunity employer. Our backgrounds are diverse, and every member of our global team is critical to our success. Altair’s history demonstrations a belief that empowering each individual authentic voice reinforces a culture that thrives because of the uniqueness among our team.

 

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