Vehicle Engine Test Engineer

Role: Vehicle Engine Test Engineer

Location: Pontiac, MI

Rate: Market

Duration: 12 months

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8AM 5PM (Onsite). Occasional weekend support remotely.

Role Summary: We seek dynamic development and validation engineers with expertise in engines, transmissions, and drive units. Your responsibilities will include planning, executing subsystem tests, data analysis, and leading the transition of lab-based activities to math models.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support hardware setup and debugging for test readiness
• Monitor testing progress and report on issues
• Develop first-time capable tests for hardware validation
• Lead issue diagnosis and resolution during setup and testing
• Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance process and test efficiency
• Ensure data quality using post-processing tools for final reports
• Implement global standard work processes and procedures
• Support math-based activities, migrating additional work to math-based models
• Mentor and train new engineers

Required Skills and Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of automotive engineering experience with engine, transmission, or drive unit knowledge
• 2-5 years of experience with engine, transmission, or drive unit testing, calibration, or hardware development
• Exposure to propulsion system calibration in test and vehicle environment
• Experience with engine dyno setup and testing
• Familiarity with engines (gasoline and/or diesel) and associated hardware
• Lab environment experience (safety, instrumentation, troubleshooting)
• Data post-processing proficiency (data review, identifying good vs. bad data, presenting results effectively

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Familiarity with AVL PUMA/IndiCom and ETAS INCA software
• Strong drive for results
• Excellent planning and problem-solving abilities
• High level of oral and written communication skills
• Proficient with computer and data acquisition systems
• Willingness to travel occasionally for offsite testing (< 15%)

Candidate Requirements and Additional Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, or Physics
• 2-4 years of relevant experience
• Lubrication and vents experience preferred but not mandatory
• Specific engine experience is a plus

Education and Training:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, or Physics