Performance Engineer

POSITION SUMMARY

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

Essential Functions Statements:

• Able to perform, plan, and analyze DIL (Driver in the Loop) simulation rig testing and data.
• Able to analyze track test data using Pi Cosworth software.
• Responsible for communicating complex, technical data to various levels of the organization. 
• Develop test plans for and analyze data from Kinematic and Compliance, push-up, 7-post-test rigs and other lab resources to improve the performance of race cars.
• Apply simulation engineering principles and knowledge of racing performance to optimize systems and resolve system level issues. 
• Develop and deploy tools to streamline the reporting of simulation and rig test data to the race teams as well as improve the execution of the tests. 
• Coordinate efforts with and provide guidance to GM representatives for tool development and test execution via active involvement in meetings and interactions. 
• Provide team recommendations summarizing the newest findings on a weekly basis. 
• Able to analyze tire data and summarize actionable information to the teams as well as provide sensitivities to improve race and qualifying performance.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Accuracy - Perform work accurately and thoroughly. 
• Technical Aptitude - Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information. 
• Analytical Skills - Possess critical thinking and reasoning skills to solve a problem. 
• Communication, Written - Demonstrates an ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely. 
• Communication, Oral - Ability to collaborate effectively with co-workers, supervisors and managers all having varying degrees of education and background
• Conceptual Thinking - Ability to think in terms of abstract ideas. 
• Deductive Reasoning - Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. 
• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task. 
• Energetic - Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work. 
• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace. 
• Presentation Skills - Ability to effectively present information publicly. 
• Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems. 
• Quality Work - Responsible for producing quality, to specification work. 
• Reliability - Demonstrates being dependable and trustworthy. 
• Responsible - Has the ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct or actions. 
• Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations. 
• Sense of Urgency - Act promptly, decisively and without delay.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Education: Bachelor's Degree (four year college or technical school): Required
• Experience: 2 plus years of experience
• Computer Skills: Moderate level Microsoft Office is expected in this role. Simulation software experience; Dymola, VI Grade, Canopy or equivalent.  Pi Cosworth software experience or data acquisition system equivalent.
• Other Requirements: Ability to travel on short notice is required for this position. The successful person in this role is outgoing, creative, and well spoken. A flexible schedule is required for this position.