Advanced Engine Development Engineer

General Motors•Pontiac, MI

21h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Advanced Engine Development Engineer plans, develops, and executes subsystem-level tests in a testing and development facility. The role participates in cross-functional development teams and includes data analysis, calibration development, identifying opportunities for data reduction, and leading the migration of lab-based activities to math-based methods. It requires creativity, initiative, independent judgment, and effective cross-organizational teamwork. The engineer follows development test units through the build process, supports setup and debugging to ensure test readiness, and reports timelines, results, conclusions, and recommendations to Advanced or Product Development Teams. In collaboration with technical experts, the role improves test methods, design features, and calibration strategies, which may involve understanding ECU algorithms, calibration processes, and virtual metrics used for hardware decisions. The engineer works with design and 1D/3D analysis teams, develops and executes tests for calibration and hardware evaluation, diagnoses test issues, and creates or uses post-processing tools to ensure data quality. The role also develops and maintains global standard work processes, collaborates with facilities and cross-functional teams to improve process and test efficiency, supports migration of Road and Lab activities to math-based models and analysis, and trains and mentors engineers. The position is categorized as hybrid, with in-person reporting to a designated location at least three times a week or at another frequency set by the manager. Travel for offsite testing may be required at less than 10%.

Requirements

At least 4 years of experience in automotive engineering with engine system knowledge.
Experience with spark-ignited and/or compression-ignited engine systems, calibration techniques and control algorithms, thermodynamics, and emission formation mechanisms.
Experience with AVL PUMA, IndiCom, CAMEO, Concerto, and ETAS INCA software tools.
Demonstrated drive for results.
Excellent planning and problem-solving skills in leading-edge technology applications.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work independently and effectively with others and establish peer relationships.
Ability to prioritize work and resources and work independently with minimal direction.
Proficiency with computers and data acquisition systems.
Experience in data analysis to optimize testing or model results.
Ability to travel for offsite testing as required; travel is less than 10%.
Must not require GM immigration-related sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Experience with AVL PUMA, IndiCom, CAMEO, and ETAS INCA software.
Exposure to propulsion system calibration in test and vehicle environments.
Knowledge and 5 or more years of experience with SI/CI combustion system component interactions, aftertreatment systems, engine testing, calibration, model-based controls, single-cylinder engine operation, and hardware development tradeoffs.
Experience with engine dynamometer setup and testing.
Experience with engine dynamometer instrumentation and devices, and emissions measurement systems.
Familiarity with government test cycles such as FTP, US06, WLTP, RDE, RMC, LLC, and HHDDT.

Responsibilities

Follow development test units through the build process and support setup and debugging to ensure test readiness.
Report timelines, results, conclusions, and recommendations to Advanced or Product Development Teams.
Collaborate with technical experts to improve test methods, design features, and calibration strategies.
Work with design, 1D analysis, and 3D analysis teams to 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.
Use and create post-processing tools to ensure data quality and track data usefulness for final calibration or reports.
Develop, implement, and update standard work processes and procedures globally.
Collaborate with facilities, technical leads, calibration teams, hardware release engineers, and other cross-functional units to improve process and test efficiency.
Support math-based activities and migrate additional work from Road and Lab to math-based models and data analysis.
Train, mentor, and develop new engineers.