Engine Lab Test Engineer
Position Overview
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.
Shift schedule
Shift schedule is Tuesday through Saturday 7 am - 3:30 pm.
Position Duties
- 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
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
- 1+ years of experience in Powertrain calibration/development and testing
Preferred Qualifications
- 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
Compensation Details
N/A
Benefits Overview
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
- Retail benefits (including 401(k) matching)
- Education reimbursement
- Parental leave
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Tax-saving options
- Disability and life insurance
- Pet insurance
Original Posting
Original Posting: 07/29/2026 - Until Filled
Amentum Anticipates This Job Requisition Will Remain Open For At Least Three Days, With A Closing Date No Earlier Than Three Days After The Original Posting.
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