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Mechanical Engineer 2 - Test & Validation

Job Locations US-CA-Long Beach
Posted Date 13 hours ago(9/11/2025 10:07 AM)
ID
2025-2560
# of Openings
1
Category
Engineering

Overview

Ready to Drive the Future? 

As part of the global Bertrandt Group, our team of innovators tackles cutting-edge projects across ADAS, Autonomous Driving, Electric Mobility, and Manufacturing Support, transforming complex issues into sustainable, connected solutions. 

With the strength of a global network of over 14,500 colleagues in 50+ locations, Bertrandt US combines deep expertise in Electronics, Product Engineering, Physical, and Production & After Sales. Join us in engineering tomorrow’s mobility today. 

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General Benefits: 

  • Complete and comprehensive benefits package including Med/Dent/Vision 
  • Employer paid STD/LTD/Life 
  • 401k Retirement program 
  • Generous paid vacation/sick/holidays 
  • Creativity encouraged in a fun, friendly work environment 

 Compensation: $53 - $55 per hour

 

EEO Statement: 

Bertrandt US is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and strictly prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. We consider all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. 

 

Responsibilities

Coordinate endurance vehicle testing for the OEM durability test fleets in the United States. The main focus is to create high quality test results, with high efficiency, and in the shortest possible time. Key targets of the durability testing is validation of the powertrain and drivetrain systems, including software validation, hardware validation, OBD diagnostics, and emissions testing.

 

• Manage mileage accumulation (driving profile, locations, required maintenance etc.) of 15-20 vehicles of the  durability testing programs. Lead service supplier business development working with External Providers to maximize work quality, perform capacity planning and associated staffing, and cost minimization. Responsible to monitor and control work output and associated driver testing for all service providers.

• Monitor technical status of vehicles. Identify faults based on driver reports and diagnostic tools. Evaluate faults and lead problem solving activities, including 1st level technical analysis and detailed analysis for overall vehicle issues. Act as a technical lead for other team members for expedient resolution of fleet durability issues.

• Report vehicle status, both technical and administrative, in all necessary and required forms and databases. Document technical durability status within the FINAS database. Maintain internal Key Process Indicators for local OEM Management to monitor the current status and help forecast necessary future changes for the Durability testing planning.

• Propose and manage root cause identification and vehicle repair processes promptly to enable continuation of vehicle testing and validation of the solution effectiveness. Control complete process from part logistics to effectiveness checks, including workshop orders in PIT.

• Leadership responsibilities for weekly and monthly meetings and reports with Customers, internal cross-divisional status meetings, and weekly internal department meetings related to Durability testing topics.

• Control detailed invoices from external Durability Service Provider and internal partners (e.g. emission lab). Control and overall program budget and report USD/km. Approve monthly billing per program. Act as a lead for budget forecasting and capacity planning for the durability team.

• Active participation in continuous process improvements for internal and external processes. Enable service suppliers to prepare for future requirements and lead preparations. Act as the lead for ISO process documentation, corrective action reports, process improvements, and audit participation.

Qualifications

Minimum skills required:

 

Bachelor Degree in Electrical, Automotive, or Mechanical Engineering plus a minimum of 3 years of experience 

Combination of Degree and Years of experience acceptable (minimum):
Bachelors + 3 yrs / Masters + 1 yrs

• Automotive Knowledge: Detailed knowledge of automobile technology, vehicle architecture, assembly structure, modules and parts. Comprehensive knowledge of vehicle functions.

• Diagnostic Knowledge: Knowledge of common diagnostic tools (tele diagnosis, INCA, Videamo/Ecoute, Diagmera, Monaco) and ability to interpret diagnostic data. Experience with CAN bus systems and ECU design.

• Project Management Skills: Ability to control projects from conceptualization to implementation. Clear understanding of controlling key performance indicators and effective reporting. Strong skills in risk assessment to prevent project delays.

• Interpersonal and Team skills: Experience in intercultural environment. Experience to work in a complex organization structure.

• Analytic or systems engineering Knowledge: comprehensive skills to identify issues, analyze and evaluate problems, develop solutions and scenarios, evaluate alternative solutions based on established criteria and (lead) decision making.

• Organization and leadership skills: Ability to organize workflows within the TechCenter and with all external partners, especially with the durability service suppliers.

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