Automotive Mechanical Engineer

Description: Pi-square technologies is a Michigan (USA) Headquartered Automotive Embedded Engineering Services and Consulting company, Synergy Partner for major OEMs and Tier 1s and their implementation partners in Automotive Embedded Product Development, Projects, Requirements Analysis, Software Design, Software Implementation, Efficient Build, Release Process, and turnkey software V & V Services. We have more than 20+ years of industry expertise with specialization in the latest cutting-edge automotive technologies such as Infotainment, connected vehicles, Cyber security, OTA, and Advanced Safety/ Body electronics.

Job Description

PURPOSE

Responsible for the collecting, accumulation, categorizing, filing, and archiving of vehicle technical data. Respond to requests for information and data from members and Association staff.

Responsibilities And Authority

• Respond to SEMA members and Association staff requests for vehicle product data and information. Maintain and compile records of requests for information.
• Maintain databases of all vehicle product data provided by the OEMs and interact with SEMA's OEM staff to facilitate data transfer.
• Develop internal logs and databases as updates of vehicle product data are received from the OEMs and vehicle scanning.
• Ensure that all data provided by the OEMs is secured, controlled, and accessed only by those authorized to do so.
• Periodically inform and update members and Association staff of the vehicle product data available.
• Develop and maintain regular reports of interest to members and Association management based on data provided by the OEMs and its usage by members.
• Help establish member and non-member usage rates and fees for vehicle technical data provided to SEMA by the OEMs.
• Assist in the development and implementation of a marketing program to promote vehicle data resources to SEMA members.
• Member interface with the marketing of the Rapid Prototyping (3D Printing) service: advertising, member contact, pricing quotations, and production solutions.
• Interact with OEM staff members who are responsible for the Tech Transfer Program to promote growth, problem-solving, and compliance with OEM data restrictions.
• Help coordinate and assist with SEMA Measuring Sessions & vehicle scanning sessions.
• Help coordinate and assist SEMA members with product development, through the following services: CAD data distribution management, Rapid Prototyping (3D Printing), 3D Scanning, and Reverse Engineering.
• When directed by management, perform other assignments and duties as required.
  
  

Skills And Knowledge Required

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Thorough knowledge of automotive components and their functions.
• Thorough understanding of CAD Design, Original/Aftermarket Vehicle Component(s), working with CAD data and various file formats, operating a 3D Printer, operating a 3D Scanner, managing CAD databases, and knowledge of reverse engineering software to aid product design & development.
• Interesting in studying different vehicle make trims, and model year differences/changes.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with excellent organizational skills.
• Good working knowledge of CAD and related software applications.
• Ability to perform CAD conversion between different formats.
• Doctoring CAD Data for better use by cleaning up or modifying files.
• Knowledge of solid and surface modeling techniques.
• Strong understanding of the engineer design process.
• The computer is literate with an understanding of computer systems including, but not limited to the following software packages: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Excel.
• Working knowledge and/or training in the following CAD software: Solidworks, CATIA Geomagic Design X, PolyWorks, VXelements, and/or Artec Studio.
• Ability to perform online data searches.
• Ability to interact with all members and Association staff professionally and cooperatively.
• One year of directly related experience, or complete education related to performing similar job duties with the stated necessary skills or proficiencies.
• SAE experienis ce a plus
• Automotive enthusiast is a plus
  
  

This position will be working onsite. No remote opportunity is available for this position.

Pi-square technologies is a Michigan (USA) Headquartered Automotive Embedded Engineering Services company, Synergy Partner for major OEMs and Tier 1s and their implementation partners in Automotive Embedded Product Development, Projects, Requirements Analysis, Software Design, Software Implementation, Efficient Build, Release Process, and turnkey software V & V Services. We have more than 20+ years of industry expertise with specialization in the latest cutting-edge automotive technologies such as Infotainment, connected vehicles, Cyber security, OTA, and Advanced Safety/ Body electronics.