Support design, manufacturing and cost comparison assessments of advance powertrain and vehicle technologies in both the light-duty (automotive) and commercial vehicle space. Project objectives include evaluating the major design and manufacturing modifications required to conventional vehicles in the adaptation of advance powertrain systems, subsystems and components.
Responsibilities:
Product & Competitive Benchmarking
- Research competitor products, vehicles, systems, and technologies
- Collect technical specifications, performance data, and market information
- Compare designs, features, manufacturing methods, and costs
- Maintain benchmarking databases and comparison matrices
Vehicle / Component Teardown Support
- Assist with disassembly of vehicles, battery packs, powertrain systems, or components
- Label, catalog, and organize parts for analysis
- Measure dimensions, weights, materials, and key characteristics
- Support photography and documentation of teardown findings
Engineering Analysis
- Analyze component architecture and design concepts
- Review drawings, CAD models, BOMs, and technical documentation
- Conduct basic performance, cost, and value assessments
- Identify design differences and potential improvement opportunities
Testing & Data Collection
- Support laboratory and vehicle testing activities
- Gather test data and assist with data validation
- Record performance metrics and engineering observations
- Help develop charts, dashboards, and KPI comparisons
Reporting & Documentation
- Prepare benchmarking reports and executive summaries
- Create PowerPoint presentations for customers and internal teams
- Develop tables, graphs, and engineering comparison matrices
- Ensure data accuracy and traceability
Project Support
- Coordinate sample procurement and logistics
- Track project schedules and deliverables
- Attend technical reviews and benchmarking workshops
- Communicate findings to engineers, consultants, and customers
