Combustion Performance Engineer

KPIT Technologies Ltd.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Geo Blue PPO

HSA plan

MetLife – Dental and Vision plan

401k with employer match

Company-paid Basic Life and Long-term?

Voluntary benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Holidays

Employee discounts and perks

Job summary

KPIT Technologies Ltd. in Columbus, Ohio, seeks a Combustion Performance Engineer to run engine test cells, optimize after-treatment integration, and lead diagnostics.

You will coordinate with Calibration, Hardware Development, and Facilities to align testing with project milestones, ensure data integrity, and drive uptime.

Qualifications

• Deep experience with ICE technology, thermodynamics, and emissions control.
• Ability to troubleshoot engine and test cell issues.
• Strong understanding of diesel engines and after-treatment architectures.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute daily engine test protocols to ensure data integrity and performance evaluation.
• Analyze combustion characteristics, fuel economy, and emissions to meet target specifications.
• Oversee the performance and integration of EGR, SCR, DPF, and other after-treatment technologies.

Skills

ICE

AFTER-TREATMENT

Thermodynamics

test cell

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.
• 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.

Requirements:

• 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.

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

Requirement

ESSENTIAL SKILLS /COMPETENCIES

• ICE
• AFTER-TREATMENT
• Thermodynamics
• test cell

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