Position Overview

Navistar is developing leading-edge commercial vehicle solutions to meet the needs of today’s – and tomorrow’s – customers. At the Advanced Technical Center in Elmendorf, TX, the Product Validation department performs testing of Navistar’s future diesel and electric trucks and school buses.

The Electrical Systems and Components Test team performs validation of the electrical and electronic systems of commercial trucks and school buses and their embedded components. In this area, Navistar has need of a Senior Electrical Component Test Engineer to prepare test procedures and execute testing of the components that the electrical systems comprise of.

This testing will encompass electrical transient testing, computer software, serial communication, wiring, and data analysis. The testing will be performed on components that go into Navistar’s diesel vehicles, electric vehicles, and vehicles with autonomous driver assist systems.

Responsibilities

The Senior Electrical Component Test Engineer will provide technical and analytical support to Product Development Engineering to assess whether new vehicle design meet customers’ needs as stated through design requirements.

Test Preparation:

• Review component design requirements and draft test procedures accordingly

• Assess and procure assets needed for successful test execution including (but not limited to): software, instrumentation, fixturing, and data acquisition devices

• Provide feedback to design responsible engineer should there be any ambiguous or incomplete information in their design requirements

• Guide and direct other engineers with their test preparation

• Forecast workload and major milestones necessary to complete testing on time

  Test Execution:

• Execute testing per schedule aligned with program milestones

• Consistent communication with team lead and requestor

• Perform root cause analysis for failures seen during testing

• Guide less experienced engineers when testing doubts arise

  Validation Test Reporting:

• Report any test failures or anomalies found during Validation testing

• Lead and assist in root-causing efforts for any failures that occurred during testing

• Write formal test reports

  General Team Duties:

• Lead continuous improvement projects for the department

• Provide input for and identify capital expenditures needed for the group

• Provide assistance and guidance to engineers with less experience

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Computer Science

• At least 2 years of experience in product design/development and/or computer science experience

OR

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Computer Science

Additional Requirements

• Qualified candidates, excluding current Navistar employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. Navistar does not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status)

Desired Skills

• Understanding of SAE J1939 Control Area Network (CAN) • Understanding of data acquisition and measurement equipment • Use of National Instruments LabVIEW• Understanding of electrical schematics and wiring diagrams• Effective communication skills

Company Overview

Navistar, Inc. (“Navistar”) is a purpose-driven company, reimagining how to deliver what matters to create more cohesive relationships, build higher-performing teams and find solutions where others don’t.

Based in Lisle, Illinois, Navistar or its subsidiaries and affiliates produce International® brand commercial trucks and engines, IC Bus® brand school and commercial buses, all-makes OnCommand® Connection advanced connectivity services, and Fleetrite®, ReNEWeD® and Diamond Advantage® brand aftermarket parts.

With a history of innovation dating back to 1831, Navistar has more than 14,500 employees worldwide and is part of TRATON SE, a global champion of the truck and transport services industry. Additional information is available at www.Navistar.com.

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Navistar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to access the online application system or participate in the interview process due to your disability, please email HRC@Navistar.com to request assistance. Kindly specify Job Requisition Number / Job Title and Location in response. Otherwise, your request may not be considered.

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