Led by one of the most successful and innovative owners in motorsports, Chip Ganassi Racing has won 22 championships dating back to 1990. In addition, 2016 saw the team pick up their first-ever victory in the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Overall, Ganassi has won six of the seven most iconic races in the world of auto racing with wins in the Indianapolis 500 (5 times), Daytona 500, Brickyard 400, 24 Hours of Le Mans, Rolex 24 At Daytona (8), and the 12 Hours of Sebring (2). On the business side, CGR had one of the longest-running relationships in motorsports history with Target and currently can claim partnerships with PNC Bank, Parkland, DHL, and Honda, among many others. Today, Ganassi teams include three cars in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES and two in INDY NXT by Firestone. Ganassi boasts a state-of-the-art racing facility in Indianapolis, and a corporate office in Pittsburgh.

Chip Ganassi Racing is seeking a motivated, adaptable automotive engineer to support a major passenger vehicle R&D program in Ohio. This is an on-site role with involvement in programming, automotive data systems, vehicle instrumentation and test support. The successful candidate will work across multiple engineering functions and integrate directly with large OE engineering teams. Improving workflow, providing hands-on test support and building software tools to solve immediate problems are key responsibilities.

As An Automotive Test Engineer, Your Key Responsibilities Include

On-site embedded engineering support of OE passenger vehicle manufacturer
Programming and development of engineering tools, primarily using Python and Excel macros
Support of automotive instrumentation systems, including hardware and software setup, configuration, and troubleshooting
Automotive communications support with emphasis on CAN bus systems, including CAN analysis and reverse engineering
Preparation of summaries and presentations using MS PowerPoint and MS Teams
Collaboration with OE engineers to identify technical needs and propose solutions
Data management responsibilities including database interaction, data organization, validation, cleanup, and basic database programming
Support of vehicle and component test engineering, including planning, execution, data review, and documentation
Assistance with development, improvement, and documentation of engineering processes and workflows
Troubleshooting technical issues across software, hardware, data, and test systems

To Be Successful In This Role, You’ll Need

2-3 years of experience in a relevant engineering or technical environment
Demonstrated programming experience with proficiency in Python and Excel macros/VBA
Experience with automotive data acquisition systems and vehicle instrumentation
Ability to work both independently and as part of a large team - excellent communication skills
Working knowledge of CAN bus communications; experience with CAN analysis or reverse engineering strongly preferred - Vector, ETAS/INCA, Ipetronik, Intrepid Systems and Kvaser are used
Experience with data management concepts, including structured databases and basic database programming
Ability and initiative to lead a project - gathering requirements, proposing planning, executing and delivering solution to meet project objectives
Understanding of engineering test methods including planning, execution, and results reporting
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot technical problems using logical, structured approaches
Proficiency in PowerPoint with ability to clearly and concisely present technical information to project management and executive groups
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline
Solid software experience including Python, MS Office tools, and Excel macro development
Broad understanding of automotive technologies with a passion to learn through hands on testing and development support
Willingness to be located in Marysville Ohio

We invest in our team members through a competitive benefits package, including:

Health, dental, and vision
Health Savings Account contributions
401K plan with company match
Company paid life and disability insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Wellness programs
Access to our state-of-the-art Human Performance Center

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