Position Overview
International Motors is seeking a Vehicle Environmental & Test Technical Specialist to join our Long-Term Test Group at the International Proving Grounds in New Carlisle, Indiana. This senior-level technical role offers the opportunity to lead hands-on vehicle validation testing that directly impacts the performance of our next-generation commercial vehicles.
The ideal candidate brings experience in vehicle or laboratory testing, data acquisition systems, and advanced instrumentation used for emissions and performance evaluation. This role requires a strong technical foundation, attention to detail, and the ability to independently plan, prepare, execute, and report on complex validation programs from initial setup through final results.
As a key member of our Proving Grounds team, you will validate vehicles in some of the most demanding conditions, including extreme heat, cold, and high-altitude environments. This role can have up to 50% travel, including multi-week assignments at remote test locations throughout the year. This is an exciting opportunity to work in diverse environments while playing a critical role in ensuring our vehicles meet the highest standards of performance, reliability, and customer expectations.
Responsibilities
+ Create detailed test plans from multiple internal customer requests
+ Coordinate a team of mechanics to prepare test vehicles for proper pedigree testing.
+ Coordinate a team of technicians for instrumentation work instructions and data acquisition hardware installation.
+ Coordinate a team of drivers needed to support the given testing
+ Train junior engineers and technicians as necessary to capture data and troubleshoot as necessary to accomplish the mission.
+ Create procedures as necessary for instrumentation and data collection of required mission.
+ Analyze test data and ensure data integrity
+ Create formal test reports.
+ Create documentation necessary for capital planning in maintaining and procuring data acquisition and instrumentation needs.
+ Ensure equipment is properly stored, maintained and calibrated for testing needs
Minimum Requirements
+ Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Computer Science and at least 9 years of product design/development or new technologies and/or computer science experience
+ At least 2 years of lead experience
OR
+ Master's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Computer Science and at least 5 years of product design/development or new technologies and/or computer science experience
+ At least 2 years of lead experience
OR
+ PhD in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Computer Science and at least 3 years of product design/development or new technologies and/or computer science experience
+ At least 2 years of lead experience
Additional Requirements
+ Qualified candidates, excluding current employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. We do not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status)
Desired Skills
+ Technical Skills
+ Extensive experience in heavy commercial truck or passenger vehicle development testing.
+ Experience with gaseous emissions testing equipment either portable or stationery.
+ Communication Skills
+ Strong written and verbal communication skills, especially in technical reporting
+ Ability to work in cross functional teams across multiple test locations
Benefits and Compensation
This position offers competitive market-based compensation, along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee wellbeing. You can learn more about the benefits offered for this position by visiting https://careers.international.com/#benefits.The expected salary offered for this position will fall within the stated range, with the final offer based on the candidates' applicable skills, knowledge, and experience.
Salary Minimum: USD $146,400.00/Yr.
Salary Maximum: USD $219,600.00/Yr.
Company Overview
About TRATONWith its brands Scania, MAN, International, and Volkswagen Truck & Bus, TRATON SE is the parent and holding company of the TRATON GROUP (https://traton.com/) and one of the world's leading commercial vehicle manufacturers. The Group's product portfolio comprises trucks, buses, and light-duty commercial vehicles. "Transforming Transportation Together. For a sustainable world.": this intention underlines the Company's ambition to have a lasting and sustainable impact on the commercial vehicle business and on the Group's commercial growth.
About InternationalFrom a one-man company built on the world-changing invention of the McCormick reaper in 1831, to the 15,000-person-strong company we are today, few companies can lay claim to a history like International. Based in Lisle, Illinois, International Motors, LLC* creates solutions that deliver greater uptime and