Coastdown and Fuel Economy Test Engineer

We work closely with our Efficiency Synthesis Design partners of the Energy Management team within the Physical & Functional Design & Integration (PFDI) organization.

About the role

The Conformity & Homologation Testing engineer is responsible for testing and supporting Stellantis vehicle regulatory range and fuel economy labels, performance testing, regulatory coastdown (CD) and CAFE/GHG reporting. The role consists of a variety of vehicle-level testing and data collection that the engineer coordinates, processes, and analyzes.

In-vehicle opportunities exist, but vehicle-based testing is performed by union personnel. Testing environments include emission dynamometers, straight-line performance and coastdown on a straightaway and oval track. We test and evaluate current and future company vehicle programs and competitive vehicles to support regulatory, development, benchmarking and target-setting activities.

Individual travel is limited, with the historical location being the Toyota Arizona Proving Grounds (TAPG) during Q1. Michigan winters take the department out west or down south where weather conditions allow for on-road testing.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, process, and analyze vehicle-level testing and data collection
• Support regulatory range and fuel economy labels, performance testing, regulatory coastdown (CD), and CAFE/GHG reporting
• Work with a variety of groups and personalities, including product plan and 8+ month goal setting with milestones

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited university
• Minimum of 5+ years of vehicle powertrain testing/experience
• Working knowledge with hardware data acquisition systems
• Good time management and organizational skills
• Chassis dyno emissions testing with good trouble-shooting, problem resolution, and debugging skills
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work well within teams
• Strong computer skills
• Vehicle level testing experience

Preferred Qualifications

• 8+ years of vehicle powertrain testing/experience
• EPA related regulatory Emissions and/or Dyno Fuel Economy testing experience
• ICE, HEV, and BEV vehicle level testing experience
• Prior experience with fuel economy regulations ETAS/INCA/CDA
• Engine/trans calibration background
• Strong familiarity with software and programming experience

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage from day one, plus an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support
• Family Building Benefit: Support for fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy
• Generous Paid Time Off: 17+ paid holidays (including shut-down from December 24th through New Year’s Day), vacation, float & wellbeing days, sick time, and fully paid parental leave
• Competitive Retirement Savings Plans: Employer match on 401k, Roth, and Catch-Up contributions, plus an employer contribution even if you don’t contribute
• Income Protection & Insurance Options: Employer-provided and voluntary plans, including life insurance, group accident, and critical illness coverage
• Company Vehicle Lease Program: Eligible employees and immediate families can lease Stellantis vehicles with insurance, maintenance, and unlimited miles included, plus exclusive discounts on Stellantis products
• Support for Growth and Giving Back: Tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing programs, and 18 paid volunteer hours annually