Development Test Engineer

Saicon Consultants Inc.

Bloomfield, United States

4 days ago

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Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Experience level

Experienced

Experience required

2 years minimum

Working hours

Regular working hours

Job source

Microsoft Excel Computer Engineering Microsoft Office Microsoft Project

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.

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.