Client: Automotive

Job Title: Engine test Engineer – Diesel

Duration: long-term

Location: Pontiac, MI 48340

Hybrid position

Daily Schedule: M-F, 8AM-5PM. Hybrid – 3 days onsite. Must be onsite Tues, Wed, Thurs.

Overtime Estimate: There might be some occasions of OT on the weekend. Most work on weekend is remote, may be required to come onsite but not likely

Travel- Ability to travel as required for offsite testing (less than 5%). No plane travel.

***diesel combustion is important***

Job Description: We are looking for a hard-working Advanced Engine Development Engineer, who is responsible for planning, developing, and executing subsystem level tests in a world class testing and development facility. Tasks also include participating within cross functional development teams, data analysis, calibration development, identifying opportunities for data reduction, and leading the migration of lab-based activities to math is required. This is an assignment where creativity, initiative and independent judgment are involved, and effective cross-organizational teamwork is crucial.

Key Responsibilities

· Follow development test unit through build process – support setup and debugging to assure test readiness

· Actively report out timeline/results/conclusions/recommendations to the Advanced or Product Development Teams while collaborating with Technical Experts to improve current test methods, design features and calibration strategies. This may involve comprehending related ECU algorithms, associated calibration process, and evaluation of virtual metrics supporting hardware decision making

· Collaborate with design, 1D and 3D analysis teams to collectively achieve program goals

· Develop and execute first-time capable tests for calibration and hardware development evaluation

· Lead diagnosis and resolution of issues that occur during setup and testing

· Utilize and create post processing tools to assure data quality and track usefulness of data in generation of final calibration or reports

· Develop, implement, and update standard work processes and procedures globally

· Interact with facilities, technical leads, calibration teams, hardware release engineers, and other cross functional units to improve process and test efficiency

· Support math-based activities, migrating additional work from Road and Lab to Math based models and data analysis

· Train, mentor, and develop new engineers

Required Skills and Experience

· BS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Physics

· Minimum 10 years of experience in automotive engineering with engine system knowledge

· Demonstrated drive for results. Excellent planning and problem-solving skills

· High level of oral and written communication skills

· High level of interpersonal skills to work independently and effectively with others, and ability to establish peer relationships.

· Ability to prioritize work, resources, and work independently with minimal direction

· Proficient with computer and data acquisition systems. Experience in data analysis to optimize testing or model results. Ability to travel as required for offsite testing (less than 5%)

Preferred Skills:

· Experience with AVL PUMA/IndiCom/CAMEO and ETAS INCA software

· Exposure to propulsion system calibration in test and vehicle environment

· Knowledge and 10 years of experience with diesel combustion system component interactions, engine testing, calibration, single cylinder engine, or hardware development

· Experience with engine dyno setup and testing

· Familiarity with government test cycles (e.g., FTP, US06, WLTP, RDE)

· MS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Physics

Top 3 skills:

· Knowledge and 10 years of experience with diesel combustion system component interactions, engine testing, calibration, single cylinder engine, or hardware development

· 2 Diesel after treatment – all the things behind the engine

· 3 Experience with AVL PUMA/IndiCom/CAMEO and ETAS INCA software