Combustion Performance Engineer

• Test Execution & Performance Optimization (Combustion & After-treatment)
• Plan and execute daily steady-state and transient engine test protocols.
• Analyze combustion characteristics, fuel economy, and emissions profiles to ensure performance meets target specifications.
• After-treatment Management: Oversee the performance and integration of EGR, SCR, DPF, and other critical emissions control technologies.
• Technical Troubleshooting & Maintenance (System Diagnostics)
• Act as the primary lead for diagnosing complex issues within engine hardware, fuel systems, cooling loops, and ECUs.
• Lead investigations into test failures, implementing corrective actions to resolve hardware or software deviations.
• Ensure all test cell architectures (air intake, high-pressure fuel, etc.) comply with rigorous functional safety standards.
• Operational Excellence & Stakeholder Management (Uptime Optimization)
• Develop proactive maintenance strategies to minimize unscheduled downtime and ensure peak test cell utilization.
• Coordinate with Calibration, Hardware Development, and Facilities teams to align testing with project milestones.
• Manage test cell assets, tooling, and technical personnel to ensure seamless project progression.

• Combustion Performance Engineer will support engine test cell operations through execution of daily test plans, ensuring data integrity, engine performance evaluation, and reliable operation of test systems. This role requires a strong understanding of ICE cycles, advance after-treatment systems, and the ability to troubleshoot engine and test cell issues.
• Extensive experience in ICE technology, thermodynamics, and emissions control, engine data analysis
• Deep understanding of Diesel Engine system and complex After-treatment architectures.
• Expert-level ability to use calibration tools to interpret real-time engine behavior.

Pulled from the full job description

• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Vision insurance
• Health savings account
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Gym membership, Along with competitive pay, as a full-time KPIT employee, you are eligible for the following benefits:
• Geo Blue PPO and HSA plan
• MetLife - Dental and Vision plan
• Healthcare and Dependent care flexible spending account(FSA)
• 401k with employer match
• Company-paid Basic Life and Long-term disability insurance
• Voluntary benefits include Critical Illness, Hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft, and legal service
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays
• Employee discounts and perks
• Gym benefit

ICE,AFTER-TREATMENT,Thermodynamics,Emissions control,Diesel Engine,test cell