NVH Lab Technician

Summary: This position is an entry level role responsible for performing laboratory and field based testing to effectively provide Noise, Vibration and Harshness solutions for Arctic Cat, Inc. engineered products.  Provides technical test support during design, development, implementation and analysis of products throughout life cycle.

 







Essential duties and responsibilities:

 Key employee identifying and quantifying specific NVH problems as found on high-performance snowmobiles & ATV’s (intake, exhaust, chassis, & drive systems).Recommends solutions to NVH issues to meet requirements of legislation, production schedule, consumer performance and ride quality. Software analysis and manipulation of NVH signature levels, orders, and frequency spectra. Uses 24 channel stationary and mobile on-vehicle data acquisition system to collect engine data, and NVH  signature.Operates chassis dyno, creates road load simulations based on collected field data.Performs field tests to and presents subjective and objective data to group leader.Travels in the field to find appropriate conditions for testing. Accountable for meeting project schedule and deadlines. Creates engineering documentation, including test data and engineering reports. Responsible for maintenance of facilities, dynamometer, test equipment, microphones, accelerometers, data acquisition software and computer hardware. Aids in the development of new high performance 2-stroke and 4-stroke exhaust, air intake systems and engine mount systems.Measures and predicts overall vehicle, component acoustic source, orifice and shell noise, and component vibration and comfort.Closely interacts with group leader for technical guidance. Interacts with simulation analyst and CAD designer, validates new designs with lab and field testing.Representative at annual sound audit field testing; creates countermeasures for non-compliant products.Stays abreast of industry trends, technologies and products.Attends industry training and technical seminars.

 

 

Education and/or Experience:

 

  1.  AAS MET / BSME or equivalent knowledge.

  2 . Able to learn new concepts from experienced employee

  3.  Able to relate subjective perceptions to objective data.

  4.  0 to 3 years relevant experience in powersports product development engineering.

  5.  Demonstrated interest and experience in high performance motorsports.

  6.  Able to ride and subjectively evaluate product in terms of ride, handling, noise,

   performance and vibration.

7. 0 to 3 years experience with engineering testing including: high speed data acquisition, dynamometer operation, signal processing, data presentation, computer programming, electronic circuits, microphone placement, vibration measurement, tachometers, and transducers.

8. Demonstrated knowledge of high performance 2-stroke and 4-stroke engine fundamentals.

9. Able to diagnose and solve mechanical and electrical problems.

10. Skilled at using hand tools, mills, welders.