Vehicle Integration Engineer? First Interview too
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I have graduated from an Automotive Engineering Degree this year and applied for more jobs than I can think of.. Finally one has come back, and I have an initial telephone interview for a Graduate Vehicle Integration Engineer - Great!
So what is a Vehicle Integration Engineer?
I have done a lot of research on the title, but it is very vague which is making me very concerned as I have never had a proper interview and I don't want to end up trying to wing it..
Can anyone offer some insight into this type of job and/or some tips of what I can expect to be asked in a telephone interview?
So what is a Vehicle Integration Engineer?
I have done a lot of research on the title, but it is very vague which is making me very concerned as I have never had a proper interview and I don't want to end up trying to wing it..
Can anyone offer some insight into this type of job and/or some tips of what I can expect to be asked in a telephone interview?
From a supplier's point of view,
• Design and development of systems for integration into vehicles.
• Development of installation kits to fit our equipment to specific applications.
• Working with OEM’s and suppliers to insure proper system design for use in our systems
• Designing/advising on other hydraulic based force and drive systems
• Support of enhancements and changes to existing systems
• Troubleshooting electro/mechanical systems and advising on needed improvements
- So in short, making the suppliers technology fit into Vehicle builds and assisting the vehicle manufacturer in the integration.
• Design and development of systems for integration into vehicles.
• Development of installation kits to fit our equipment to specific applications.
• Working with OEM’s and suppliers to insure proper system design for use in our systems
• Designing/advising on other hydraulic based force and drive systems
• Support of enhancements and changes to existing systems
• Troubleshooting electro/mechanical systems and advising on needed improvements
- So in short, making the suppliers technology fit into Vehicle builds and assisting the vehicle manufacturer in the integration.
Usually in prototype phase or programs Vehicle Integration Engineers are responsible for making sure the vehicles go together and the right bits are there to allow it.
Can be quite a tricky job as typically in prototypes some bits will be nicked from previous cars, other bits will be 'prototype only' whilst some bits will be design intent. Making sure all these parts will fit/work and ensure the prototype is still going to be representative enough for its function (durability/calibration/ride and handling etc)/ Add in the complication of managing suppliers to deliver the correct level of parts on the right date and it can be a nightmare!
Good luck with the interview.
Can be quite a tricky job as typically in prototypes some bits will be nicked from previous cars, other bits will be 'prototype only' whilst some bits will be design intent. Making sure all these parts will fit/work and ensure the prototype is still going to be representative enough for its function (durability/calibration/ride and handling etc)/ Add in the complication of managing suppliers to deliver the correct level of parts on the right date and it can be a nightmare!
Good luck with the interview.
mph1977 said:
who is it working for?
manufacturer? OEM? 3rd party convertior / coachbuilder? accessory maker?
Sorry I should have mentioned this, it's working for Lotus Cars, so I am presuming it is essentially trying to make all the outsourced components (in a lotus is probably the majority of the car!) work harmoniously in regards to anything from NVH to track capabilities.manufacturer? OEM? 3rd party convertior / coachbuilder? accessory maker?
mph1977 said:
who is it working for?
manufacturer? OEM? 3rd party convertior / coachbuilder? accessory maker?
Sorry I should have mentioned this, it's working for Lotus Cars, so I am presuming it is essentially trying to make all the outsourced components (in a lotus is probably the majority of the car!) work harmoniously in regards to anything from NVH to track capabilities.manufacturer? OEM? 3rd party convertior / coachbuilder? accessory maker?
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