Vehicle Test Engineer, Damon Motors
Office located in San Rafael, CA
High performance electric motorcycles
Job no longer available
High performance electric motorcycles
21-100 employees
Job no longer available
Office located in San Rafael, CA
21-100 employees
Company mission
To protect riders with technology that adapts to humans instead of the other way around.
Role
Who you are
- Degree in mechanical/automotive or mechatronics engineering preferred
- Battery electric vehicle powertrain experience an asset
- Previous experience working with Vector tools and software considered an asset
- Knowledge of industry test processes
- Knowledge of SAE/ISO standards to support test plan design
- Knowledge of CAD systems (Catia/Solidworks) considered an asset
- Excellent English communication skills required, both verbal and written
- Have a flexible approach to working hours to ensure development activities are carried out as and when required
- Highly organized, methodical with excellent attention to detail
- Strong desire to see tasks through to completion
- Travel may be required
- Able to demonstrate a high level of self-motivation, flexibility and initiative
- Flexible approach to travel within Canada, USA, and Europe
- Clean DMV record required. Motorcycle license considered an asset but not required
- Collaborative team player
- Python/C/C++/ MatLab skills considered an asset
- Knowledge of homologation or regulatory requirements for the motorcycle industry considered an asset
- Previous experience instrumenting vehicles for full suite of DAQ measurements. Powertrain, Chassis, Emissions
- Familiarity with CANbus and EtherCAT communication protocols supporting data acquisition set-up
- 4+ years’ experience with product validation
What the job involves
- Collaborate with function groups on design concepts, design reviews, DFMEA’s and DVP requirements
- Establish and maintain design verification test procedures to support development at each vehicle build phase
- Log and maintain test equipment ensuring correct and up to date calibrations
- Maintain vehicle testing schedule ensuring the vehicles are well maintained, clean and fit for testing
- Form and maintain relationships with suppliers and proving grounds
- Prepare short term and long term plans, statements of work, and budgets for testing activities
- Support any other activities as directed by management
- Domestic and International travel as required to support vehicle test activities
- Author vehicle test plans, analysis of validation test data, preparation of testing reports, timely and effective communication of test results to function groups and management
- Ensure vehicles are equipped with the correct instrumentation for the relevant DVP activity
- Support component level validation activities where required
- Identify individual instrumentation requirements and additional test equipment required to complete DVP test activities
- Work with function groups to understand and set test requirements and targets for system and vehicle level verification criteria
Otta's take
Sam Franklin
CEO of Otta
Mobility tech company Damon is one of a handful of top competitors looking to break electric motorbikes into the mainstream. Damon’s flagship product is currently the HyperSport, a monocoque-constructed electric motorcycle combining machine learning, collision warning systems, and smart design to create a high-performance, safety-first electric motorbike. The $45M worth of pre-orders began shipping in just 2022, and its successor, the HyperFighter was released in 2023.
It’s a fruitful time to be in the electric vehicle market. Widespread adoption of electric cars and bicycles have pushed the dial of consumer habits in favor of these more sustainable alternatives. Add that to the significant spike in motorcyclists over recent years, and Damon have a lucrative field to play for.
They’re holding their own against fierce competitors like Harley Davidson and Honda in one of the most crucial areas for electric vehicles: engine range. Whilst current market leaders Zero and Harley have battery capacities around the 15/16kWh mark, Damon are claiming a top capacity of 20kWh - meaning they can travel further, and at remarkably high speeds. In combination with their safety focus and rapid technological developments, Damon is creating advanced and highly marketable products that align perfectly with growing consumer trends.
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Company benefits
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Travel Benefits
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Wellness program
- Optional Motorcycle Riding school
- Supportive work environment
- Training & Development Program
Company HQ
Downtown Eastside, Vancouver, BC
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Founders
Jay Giraud
(CEO)Previously founded and served as CEO at Rapid Electric Vehicles, before moving on to do the same for connected mobility company Mojio.
Dominique Kwong
(COO)Previously a Partner and Director at OneOak Design, before moving on to hold senior positions in hardware and manufacturing at Recon Instruments. Served as the manager for Intel Corporation's Engineering Program and Technical Manufacturing division, and immediately prior to Damon was the General Manager at Istuary Innovation Group.
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