Test Engineer

About the Role

This onsite position in Detroit, MI requires a comprehensive understanding of diesel engine combustion, aftertreatment, transmission, and control systems. The role involves extensive travel (40% of the year) for vehicle testing, particularly during summer and winter testing seasons, with a typical schedule of two weeks on the road followed by two weeks back. Flexible working hours and overtime are expected during testing seasons. The work environment is dynamic, involving collaboration with union technicians and drivers.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot system-level performance failures and perform root cause failure analysis to prevent potential failures and identify areas for performance improvements.
• Utilize data analysis tools and diagnostics using Vector Products (CANape) to leverage calibration data.
• Write reports outlining daily test activities, document issue escalations, and maintain technical documentation.
• Generate performance graphs and histograms, identify data abnormalities, and review validation results to compile daily reports.
• Provide clear directions to achieve test objectives and maintain professional and social interactions in a multi-cultural environment.
• Travel 40% of the year for remote testing, particularly during summer and winter testing seasons.
• Communicate directions and submit work orders while working within a Union environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Automotive, Mechatronics, Electrical, Electronics, or Controls Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of diesel engine and aftertreatment operations and emissions.
• Fundamentals in engineering thermodynamics.
• Experience with engine dynamometer testing in diesel, combustion, or battery.
• Experience working within a Union shop environment.

Skills

• Vehicle testing and engine testing expertise.
• Hands-on automotive engineering experience, specifically in instrumentation.
• Proficiency with Vector CANape & CANalyzer or INCA & MATLAB.
• Ability to work autonomously as a self-starter.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $36.00 - $42.00 per hour.

Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available).
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents).
• Short and long-term disability.
• Health Spending Account (HSA).
• Transportation benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation, or Sick Leave).