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Resident Engineer

Overview:

You’re passionate about a zero-emissions future and want to build something special. You want to own your space but work with talented, like-minded people on important projects. The pace doesn’t scare you; it excites you. Quality and integrity matter to you.

We feel exactly the same way.

We’re currently on the lookout for a Resident Engineer who will be responsible for the development of the thermal management in Nikola’s Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle platforms.

Responsibilities:

Support manufacturing in resolving thermal system design issues found on production line to keep production line in operation.

Main point of contact and first to review issues with thermal systems integration identified during build process.

Confer with manufacturing, quality and validation teams. Help clarify design intent. Ensure correct routing and retention of thermal hoses.

Develop solutions to improve product quality and manufacturability in Coolidge.

Author engineering deviations for temporary fixes to maintain assembly line uptime while permanent solutions are developed by DREs.

Responsible for delivering ICAs. Support and advise on PCAs. Support RCA. This is for both prototype and production builds.
Diagnose build issues to differentiate between manufacturing problems, supplier problems, and design problems.

Work with DREs to help drive permanent closures to issues.

Coordinate and perform trials for product improvements on the production line.

Create 3D cad using Catia v6 to review and/or create parts assemblies. First to review clash and clearance issues found at EOL checks. Create design proposals.

Work with fabrication and machine shops for creating parts, fixtures gages for interim solutions. Knowledge of machining, sheet metal bending and 3D printing is a plus.

Attend supplier meetings. Help close loop with lessons learned, being at forefront of issue discovery.

Coordinate and define part reworks both in Coolidge and Chandler.
Help maintain part availability for prototype builds and validation.

Qualifications:

3+ years of work experience in Automotive industries
Bachelor’s degree in engineering discipline
Creating the requirements from the ground up, using engineering analysis
Experience with model-based design; creating control systems and models with MATLAB/Simulink
Versed in software development, hardware testing, and production procurement timelines
Previous experience with design according to ISO 26262 with focus on functional safety

Candidates must have current U.S. work authorization or be TN eligible from Mexico or Canada. This position is not eligible for CPT or OPT.

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