Altair ProductDesign is a global, multi-disciplinary product development consultancy of more than 700 designers, engineers, scientists, and creative thinkers. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Altair Engineering, Inc. (www.altair.com), this cross-functional organization is best known for its leadership in combining human and machine creativity to fuel innovation, automate processes, and develop new methods. Altair ProductDesign firmly advocates a user-centered, team-based design approach, and utilizes proprietary simulation and optimization technologies to help clients bring innovative, profitable products to market faster.
Responsible for the creation, development and initiating of mechatronic product tests and specifications
Coordinates vehicle data acquisition and reduction – when necessary
Performs component life estimates based on lab and vehicle data
Coordinates project and test schedules and establishes priorities
Manages overall product validation of major customer programs
Analyzes data and results and makes recommendations on unusual or difficult technical problems
Prepares and presents engineering presentations
Writes work instructions, ensures calibrated test systems, manages tests, and writes technical reports
Integrates sophisticated measurement systems with test hardware
Strong ability to see critical path and ensure that resources are in line to meet deadlines
Strong knowledge of electrical circuits for control boxes used to interface with test parts
Strong mechanical ability
Able to travel to local testing houses to initiate tests
Evaluates data using Weibull Analysis
Uses Labview and Vector Canape products to develop control interfaces and test data analysis
Can thrive and stay focused in a fast paced environment where many last minute changes occur
Work with designers to develop new and sometimes complex fixturing
