Heavy-Duty Vehicle Test Engineer
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The Measurement and Technology Assessment (MTA) Section within the Freight Emissions Testing and Research Branch with the Mobile Source Laboratory Division (MSLD) is primarily responsible for the operation of the California Air Resources Board's (CARB) heavy-duty (HD) chassis dynamometer test cells at the Riverside headquarters, which consist of two full vehicle chassis dynamometers, full flow sampling system, advanced analytical instrumentation, and exhaust particulate material characterization equipment, as well as one chassis dynamometer test cell for the evaluation of advanced technology vehicles such as the electrified powertrain and HD On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) Systems.
The duties involve conceptualizing emissions research topics, developing test plans, conducting emissions testing in compliance with the Code of Federal Regulations and approved test plans, procuring resources, managing test projects, preparing reports, and sharing the findings with CARB and the public through presentations and peer-reviewed technical paper publications. In addition, the incumbent will work on test programs for laboratory clients within CARB and other local and state agencies, develop and conduct testing of in-house test programs, etc. Close cooperation with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), local air pollution control districts, research organizations, fleet owners, original equipment manufacturer stakeholders, and universities are required in designing and conducting emissions research programs.
Requires a California Driver's License
Requires participation in the DMV Pull Notice Program
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
- Daily use of a personal computer, office equipment, and/or telephone.
- Must be able to move/transport various equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Requires repetitive movement of heavy objects.
- Works at elevated heights or near fast-moving machinery or traffic.
- Requires the use of hearing protection and annual hearing examinations.
- Additional working condition(s): The work setting is a combination of an office and a vehicle shop environment. Work tasks may include working in non-temperature-controlled areas, around large noisy machinery, or in the field during vehicle operations.