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# Development Test Engineer

- **Company:** Saicon Consultants Inc.
- **Location:** Bloomfield, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Computer Engineering, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project
- **Published:** September 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/a16ca82a-89f6-4285-bfaf-4f3835e191ea

## About the Role

* 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.

## Description

* 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.


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