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# Functional Vehicle Test Engineer

- **Company:** Pentangle Tech
- **Location:** Detroit, MI, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Failure Mode Effects Analysis, MATLAB, Data Logging, Performance Testing, Test Scripts
- **Published:** October 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/us7a149cbd0b70c6c17bb699fba1c2a973

## About the Role

* Hands on vehicle and engine testing supporting on highway diesel truck validation. Must have engine, or powertrain testing experience. Focus on hands-on instrumentation, data logging, troubleshooting, and performance validation. Seasonal travel is required for this position for Summer and Winter testing. This is a heavy travel position (in-vehicle testing): 10 18 weeks for summer testing and 10-18 weeks of travel for winter testing., * Vehicle, engine, or powertrain testing experience
 * Hands on automotive instrumentation
 * Data logging and analysis
 * CAN tools (CANalyzer, CANape, CANoe)
 * Self starter; able to work autonomously

NICE TO HAVE

 * Diesel engines and aftertreatment systems
 * Chassis or towable chassis dynamometer testing
 * MATLAB or INCA
 * FMEA experience
 * Truck or heavy duty vehicle background, * Bachelor's degree in Automotive, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical, Electronics, or Controls Engineering (or equivalent experience)
 * Entry level to early career engineers; internships acceptable
 * Comfortable working in a union shop environment
 * Willingness to travel ~40% annually

## Description

* Execute vehicle, engine, and powertrain testing for on highway trucks
 * Install and troubleshoot instrumentation (thermocouples, strain gauges, sensors)
 * Log, analyze, and validate engine/system performance data
 * Perform system level troubleshooting and root cause analysis
 * Use Vector tools (CANape, CANalyzer) for diagnostics and data analysis
 * Generate daily test reports, graphs, and validation documentation
 * Communicate work orders and directions within a union environment
 * Support remote testing during seasonal travel periods