Engine Lab Test Engineer
About The Position
The Dearborn Engine Laboratory conducts dynamometer-based tests on gasoline and diesel engines. Test categories include engine development and durability, powertrain calibration, heavy-duty gas/diesel engine certification, and engine cooling system tests. The Engine Laboratory Department’s Test Engineer interacts with requesting activities to ensure that their testing requirements are understood/documented and the engine set-up throughout testing and disposition of engine is a quality event. This position is located in Dearborn, MI. This will be an Afternoon shift position, however, training will be on Day shift for the first few weeks.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
- 1+ years of experience in Powertrain calibration/development and testing
Nice To Haves
- Working knowledge of internal combustion engine
- Working knowledge of internal fluid flow mechanics
- Working knowledge of basic chemistry
- Working knowledge of basic heat transfer properties
- Fundamental programming skills (Matlab, LabView, other) desired
- Data analysis experience
- Basic electronics troubleshooting experience
Responsibilities
- Project Management
- Lead cross-functional teams in the design, deployment and start-up for engine test facilities
- Delivery of quality, timing and financial objectives of a project
- Process driven approach, capable of managing complex installations which will require detailed design work
- Test engineering as it pertains to,
- Single point of contact specific to test room operation
- Troubleshooting support for site maintenance
- Identifying and implementing operational efficiency opportunities
- Support of powertrain development assisting in detailed data analysis and test validation
- Process development / optimization
- Test methodology development
- Support powertrain emissions development and problem resolution
- Support development of various powertrains through the design of test procedures / facilities / equipment to efficiently and effectively develop the product
- Support the development of new equipment / test methodologies required to meet new emissions and fuel economy requirements
- Delivery of financial objectives of the department(s) and the team
- Additional assignments as necessary to deliver corporate objectives
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
- Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
- Educational reimbursement
- Parental leave
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Tax-saving options
- Disability and life insurance
- Pet insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
