Goken America LLC
Test Engineer III - Brake Performance
Foster City, CA / Raymond, OH · Mid
Sponsorship not specified$65k-$75kDetected 36 days ago
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About the role
- We also foster a culture built on high performance, collaboration, continuous improvement, and ongoing professional development.
- Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations.
- California Pay Range $65 - $75 USD Goken is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and engaging workplace across all global locations.
Responsibilities
- Lead and execute vehicle braking tests at external proving grounds, public roads, and specialized test facilities, ensuring adherence to rigorous test cycles and safety protocols.
- Develop brake performance and braking comfort through
- Test and develop the harmonious interaction between brake and drivetrain actuators
- Develop & track metrics and targets for vehicle-level performance
- Develop and refine testing methodologies to improve accuracy and efficiency
- Support simulation development to predict vehicle performance
- Implement innovative technical concepts and solutions that enable optimal brake performance
- Execute vehicle validation and lead data analysis and issue resolution
- Lead and report on FMVSS-related testing
- Perform vehicle tuning and instrument vehicles for objective tests.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 5+ years of brake testing experience
- Experience with brake performance tools and software (ex: CANalyzer, INCA, MDA, MATLAB/Simulink, Racelogic VBOX)
- Education with the following specialties preferred: Mechanical, Mechanical Technology, Aerospace, Automotive, Manufacturing.
Nice to have
- Minimum 5 yrs experience with brake development and vehicle testing experience
- Excellent understanding of hydraulic braking system and/or electro mechanical braking systems including controllers and stability functions
- Familiarity with physical full vehicle driving experience on different surface conditions (snow, ice etc.)
- Ability to test in vehicle at or near the physical limits of the vehicle
- Experience in vehicle-level and bench level brake integration
- Hands-on experience with vehicles, instrumentation, and data acquisition
- Familiarity with FMVSS related braking tests
- Willingness to frequently travel within the continental US (within CA, AZ, MI, OH, MN)
Skills
- Test track / driving experience required for test driving.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in MS office
- Formula SAE (FSAE), BAJA SAE, EcoCar, Mini BAJA SAE, experience preferred
- Hands on experience with wrenching and vehicle instrumentation preferred.
Compensation
- California Pay Range $65 - $75 USD Goken is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and engaging workplace across all global locations.
Benefits
- Our Vision is to empower associates to drive innovation and lead meaningful change wherever it's needed, ensuring we stay ahead of the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow.
- Goken offers a competitive compensation structure and benefits that support professional growth and personal well-being.
Company info
- Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio (USA) with Engineering Centers in Pune, India and Yokohama, Japan, Goken is a global Engineering Services and Product Development company founded in 2004.
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