Adecco @ Cruise is loking to hire a Vehicle Test Engineer in Milford, MI

What You’ll Be Doing:

We’re looking for a Vehicle Test Engineer (contingent worker) to support our Hardware team at Cruise. Your work will help to ensure that the Cruise autonomous vehicle systems are meeting all reliability, safety and regulatory requirements while achieving an industry-leading level of performance!

In this role, you will work closely with multi-functional teams as well as external partners to develop and implement closed-course vehicle testing programs. You will be responsible for supporting the design, execution and analysis of vehicle system validation tests. You will perform hands-on problem solving alongside colleagues, becoming a domain expert for all things related to Autonomous Vehicle Testing.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities Include:

• Support the planning and execution of closed-course autonomous vehicle system testing

• Communicate and raise issues, as appropriate, with internal and external teams

• Create and maintain test cases and test plans based on test scenarios and requirements; define metrics, interfaces, and develop test methods for vehicle testing

• Collaborate with project management teams to define the vehicle configuration, install instrumentation and coordinate track scheduling

• Support multi-functional root causes analyses of sophisticated fleet-wide issues, affecting hardware, software and the vehicle system

• Use python scripts for vehicle data post-processing and analysis

• May occasionally drive Cruise AV/vehicle manually on public or Cruise private property

• Perform other ad hoc, job-related duties, as assigned

What You Must Have:

• Minimum associate degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Automotive, Industrial, or equivalent experience

• 1-2 years of experience related to systems testing in automotive, robotics, or similar fields

• Basic programming skills to develop scripts for automated testing and data processing (python, C++)

• Hands-on experience working with and debugging complex hardware and software systems

• Currently holding an active, valid regular driver's license from state where based

• Successfully complete a background check, drug screen, and DMV Motor Vehicle Record check, as required by the local market record check

• Prioritize safety and maintain a safety-first mindset, while following all safe work practices and policies

• Ability to give and receive clear, prompt, and understandable verbal and written communications

• Accurately type and read on a computer or tablet, to include in a moving vehicle

• Safely operate the AV in accordance with Cruise safety protocols and applicable law. This includes, but is not limited to, having a sufficient range of motion to frequently turn a steering wheel, operate the accelerator and brake, check blind spots and evaluate the environment, and maintaining appropriate air bag clearance.

• Ability to sit or stand for up to eight hours per shift

• Ability to use keyboard, mouse, and screen for up to eight hours per shift

• Perform physical work including, but not limited to, stooping, lifting, and moving up to 50 pounds, and walking up and down flights of stairs

• Passion and enthusiasm for autonomous technology

• Ability to work on-site at a Cruise assigned office or location

The above physical demands describe the general nature of work being performed of the role, and are not intended to be an exhaustive list. You must be able to perform all essential job qualifications with or without a reasonable accommodation. If an accommodation is required, please contact averill.acio@adeccona.com

Bonus points!

• Experience with AV / ADAS testing equipment and interface tools, i.e. 4A systems, AB Dynamics, OxTS, Applanix, Intrepid systems, Vector

• Experience with Linux based operating systems and robotics middleware (ROS)

• Understanding of vehicle communication protocols (CAN, CAN-FD, LIN, Ethernet)

• Experience with autonomous driving compute systems, sensors and communication protocols

Work Schedule

Full-time with flexibility to cover spike periods and modified shifts, including nights. Weekends required.

We offer weekly pay and competitive benefits with options such as medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

Pay Details: $40.00 to $48.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance