Role and Responsibilities

• Data Analysis
  • Use Data Software to collect, analyze, visualize, and share time series data from multiple sources.
  • Proficiency in MATLAB and Python programing for analysis.
  • Use other software packages such as Power BI to analyze, predict and simulate potential gains.

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  Vehicle Virtual Simulation Modeling
  • Understand and work with Simulation to validate and confirm potential gains in performance from development areas.
  • Knowledge of Dymola and MATLAB preferred.

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  Vehicle Dynamics
  • Contribute and assist to organize 7post testing with the damper group.
  • Interpret and develop suspension systems.
  • Model and modify parameters to improve performance.

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  Aerodynamics
  • Understand, interpret and report aerodynamic information developed for open wheel ground effect race cars by using diablo and PI data systems.
  • Implement aerodynamic testing principles in testing, simulation and race events.
  • Organize, prepare, and coordinate WT testing.
  • Understand and perform Computational Fluid Dynamics to generate results to aid in aerodynamic development.

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  Testing
  • Validate testing results with testing data.
  • Create reports to disseminate results.
  • Perform repeatable tests.
  • Develop high confidence results based on test plans developed specific to a particular goal.
  • Follow through on designs to assure high confidence for reliable.

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  Engineering Development / Design
  • Apply strong understanding of material properties.
  • Review and design parts specific to racing vehicles.
  • Interact with production and machine shop departments to ensure parts are constructed as designed and specific race car parameters.

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  Quality Control
  • Use all measuring tools to validate race car parts meet specific levels for specific performance parameters.

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  Drivetrain and Systems
  • Test and quantify changes in drivetrain using dynamometers.

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  Travel
  • Attend all tests and race events as needed to understand performance and follow up on new items.
  • Attend all wind tunnel tests.
  • Attend all rig tests.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
• At least 6 years of experience in an engineer role, specifically:
  • Expert level data analysis – 6 years’ experience with multiple data software.
  • Expert in vehicle dynamics – 4 years’ experience working with suspension systems.
  • Wind Tunnel Testing.
  • Engineering Design – 2+ years’ experience with CAD software.
  • Proficient in computer software (Microsoft Suite).

Team Penske is an equal opportunity employer.