Development Test Engineer

Saicon Consultants

$80K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Automotive, Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical/Computer Engineering from an ABET accredited university.
  • Minimum 2 years of systems level engineering experience in related fields.
  • Experience with global emissions test cycles and powertrain data acquisition systems.
  • Familiarity with combustion processes, engine hardware, and electrified propulsion systems.
  • Knowledge of emissions system trade-offs with fuel economy and vehicle drivability.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Direct daily activities of engine and vehicle testing, collaborating with engineers and technicians.
  • Utilize MS Project and Excel for project management to meet deliverables.
  • Develop solutions for emissions systems in high efficiency powertrains under regulatory standards.
  • Adjust calibration of engine and emissions systems for new hardware implementations.
  • Analyze competitor emissions systems for performance insights and regulatory strategies.
  • Guide technology development projects internally and with suppliers for emissions systems.
  • Plan and resolve complex powertrain system issues to achieve performance and emissions targets.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge emissions technologies with a focus on sustainability.
  • Collaborative team environment where input from all employees is valued.
  • Access to advanced tools and methodologies in project management and systems engineering.
  • Professional development opportunities within a leading automotive company.
  • Engagement in innovative projects that influence industry standards.
Full Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
  • Direct and schedule day-to-day activities of engine/PT dynamometer or vehicle-based testing, including interaction with technicians and support engineers.
  • Apply appropriate procedures and methodologies for project management to reach project deliverables, utilizing tools such as MS Project and Excel.
  • Develop emissions systems solutions for future high efficiency powertrains, considering system trade-offs for cost, performance, complexity, etc., while meeting all quality and regulatory requirements.
  • Optimize and adjust the calibration of the engine and emissions system to fit new emissions hardware.
  • Investigate competitor vehicles' emission systems to assess performance, identify differences, and understand strategies to meet or exceed regulatory requirements.
  • Define and direct multiple technology development projects internally and at suppliers to meet the critical needs of the emissions system.
  • Plan, test, analyze, and solve complex system problems related to the entire powertrain system to meet key objectives such as performance, emissions, diagnostics, NVH, quality, and fuel economy.
  • Ensure proper integration of emissions system components through communication of emissions system and component level functional requirements to Powertrain engineering and management teams.

Mandatory Skills:
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Automotive, Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical/Computer Engineering from an ABET accredited university.
  • 2 years of accumulated experience and systems level engineering skills with hardware, controls, or calibration development in relevant areas.
  • Experience analyzing and running various emissions global test cycles and test cell environments, and using common powertrain data acquisition systems.
  • Working understanding of key combustion processes, engine hardware, thermal system, transmission system, OBD system, and electrified propulsion systems.
  • Knowledge of interactions and trade-offs between emissions, OBD, fuel economy, cost, drivability, and NVH.
  • Ability to quickly identify, root cause, and refine calibrations to improve emissions system performance and provide simple explanations of complex systems.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
  • Outstanding problem solving and analytical skills to overcome obstacles.
  • Ability to effectively operate both independently and as part of a team.
  • Self-motivated and proactive.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite applications.
  • Skilled in post processing, organizing, analyzing, and presenting technical findings to immediate and senior management.

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