Test Engineer

Role: Test Engineer 5

Location: Pontiac, MI

Duration: Long term
Rate: Market

Note: Possible weekend OT, mostly remote

Job Description:

Seeking a highly skilled Advanced Engine Development Engineer to manage the planning, development, and execution of subsystem-level tests in a world-class testing facility. This role requires creativity, initiative, and independent judgment, and involves collaboration across various departments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership skills to manage the development test unit through the build process, setup, and debugging to ensure test readiness.
• Report timeline/results/conclusions/recommendations to development teams and collaborate with technical experts.
• Understand ECU algorithms and calibration processes, and evaluate virtual metrics supporting hardware decision-making.
• Collaborate with design, 1D and 3D analysis teams to achieve program goals.
• Develop and execute tests for calibration and hardware evaluation.
• Diagnose and resolve issues during setup and testing.
• Create post-processing tools to assure data quality and track the usefulness of data.
• Develop and update standard work processes globally.
• Interact with various cross-functional teams to improve process and test efficiency.
• Support math-based activities and migrate work from lab to math-based models.
• Train and mentor new engineers.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Minimum 10 years in automotive engineering with engine system knowledge.
• Strong drive for results, excellent planning, problem-solving skills, and high level of communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize work, manage resources, and work independently.
• Proficient with computer and data acquisition systems.
• Experience in data analysis to optimize testing results.
• Ability to travel for offsite testing (less than 5%).

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Experience with AVL PUMA/IndiCom/CAMEO and ETAS INCA software.
• Exposure to propulsion system calibration in test and vehicle environments.
• Knowledge of diesel combustion system component interactions and engine testing.
• 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.
• Work Site Environment:
• Laboratory Testing Facility, PPE required to access areas of the facility.