Combustion Performance Engineer

KPIT; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Geo Blue PPO

401k with employer match

Dental and Vision plan

Health Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Holidays

Gym benefit

Job summary

KPIT in Columbus, Indiana seeks a Combustion Performance Engineer to own engine test cell operations, execute daily test plans, analyze emissions, and optimize performance of EGR, SCR, DPF systems.

You will troubleshoot complex electromechanical issues, coordinate with calibration and hardware teams, and lead actions to minimize downtime, ensuring safety standards are met. The role requires deep ICE thermodynamics expertise and strong data integrity in a full-time on-site capacity.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with ICE cycles, after-treatment, and engine diagnostics.
• Deep knowledge of diesel engines and emissions control architectures.
• Expert use of calibration tools to interpret real-time engine behavior.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

ICE

AFTER-TREATMENT

Thermodynamics

Emissions control

Diesel Engine

Test cell

Job description

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Job Description

• 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• Combustion Performance Engineer will serve as the technical owner of engine test cell operations.
• Execution of daily test plans, ensuring data integrity, engine performance optimization, and maximum system reliability.
• This role requires a deep mastery of ICE cycles, advanced after-treatment, and the ability to troubleshoot complex electromechanical systems.
• 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.

Compensation and Benefits

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

Required Skills

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

Supported Skills