Test Engineer - Lab View

Job Title 

Test Engineer - LabView

 About Canoo 

 Canoo’s mission is to bring EVs to Everyone and build a world-class team to deploy this sustainable mobility revolution. We have developed breakthrough electric vehicles that are reinventing the automotive landscape with pioneering technologies, award-winning designs, and a unique business model that spans all owners in the full lifecycle of the vehicle. Canoo is starting production and is distinguished by its pioneering and experienced team of technologists, engineers, and designers. With offices around the country, the company is scaling quickly and seeking candidates who love to challenge themselves, are motivated by purpose, and possess a strong desire to get things done. 

 The “Canoo Way”  

Canoo’s success is the direct result of our disciplined application of our core operating principles and drills, which are based on three main principles: Think 80/20 (“Important versus less important”), Act 30/30 (“Reduce waste and increase output”), and Live 90/10 (“We have each other’s back”). We hire based on “MET” - Mindset, Equipment and willingness to Train - and seek individuals that take accountability and deliver results being Humble, Hungry to succeed, and Hunting for opportunities to win. We train our team to engage with each other by modulating between their intellect (iQ) and emotional intelligence (eQ) applying Facts, Finesse, and Force when they communicate. The principles and drills of the CANOO Way have been fundamental to our success, our ability to grow, continuously improve, innovate and are at the core of our day-to-day operations.  

Job Purpose 

The Test Engineer is responsible for developing and executing tests and equipment to validate that the company’s products satisfy the requirements. 

 Responsibilities (80s of the Position) 

•  Assist in the development of detailed DVP&R plans, including statistical confidence intervals


•  Lead the scheduling and execution of test plans including acquiring quotes and availability at outside test houses


•  Write detailed test procedures


•  Develop NI LabView equipment drivers


•  Develop NI Test Stand scripts


•  Design and document test racks including equipment selection and harness drawings.


•  Execute test procedures: Hands-on in the lab


•  Post process data and publish test reports in a timely manner, to support the product development cycle


•  Update DVPR with test execution dates and links to reports


•  Ensure all product issues are identified, logged, tracked, and resolved during each testing phase


•  Good communication with the rest of the organization when issues/failures arise 

Required Experience 

•  Experience with automotive standards (ISO 16750, CISPR 25, etc..)


•  Experience working with National Instruments LabView and Test Stand


•  Technical understanding and familiarity with automotive industry standards that covers environmental, mechanical, electrical aspects of validation


•  Familiarity with CAN, LIN, Ethernet communications


•  Familiarity with NI cDAQ/PXI, VISA, XNET hardware and protocols


•  Develop NI Labview drivers for hardware functional tests


•  Experience working with electronic/electric systems


•  Experienced in troubleshooting and root cause analysis


•  7+ years developing automated test equipment in the NI ecosystem


•  3+ years developing scripts with NI Test Stand


•  NI CLD certification preferred.Personal characteristics.  

Physical Requirements for Non-Physical Positions 

While performing the duties of this job, employees may be required to sit for prolonged periods of time, occasionally bending or stooping, lifting up to 10 pounds, and prolonged periods of computer use.

Reasonable Accommodations 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. 

What's Cool About Working Here...  

• Meaningful, challenging work that will redefine automotive landscape and make EVs available to everyone  


• Comprehensive Health Insurance  


• Equity Compensation 


• Flexible Paid Time Off 


• Casual workplace with an unbelievable feeling of energy 

Canoo is an equal opportunity-affirmative action employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, past or present military service or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

 Any unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles submitted in response to our job posting shall be considered the property of Canoo Inc. and its subsidiaries and are not subject to payment of referral or placement fees if any such candidate is later hired by Canoo unless you have a signed written agreement in place with us which covers the applicable job posting. 

Canoo maintains compliance with the OFCCP. As such, please feel free to review the following information:

https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters

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If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application process, please call (214) 529-8055 or email us at TalentAcquisition@canoo.com

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