Core-Engine Calibration

Akkodis; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K plan

Job summary

Akkodis is seeking a Senior Pre-Development/Combustion Engineer to join a fast-paced engine team in Auburn Hills, MI. You will develop and test combustion systems, work with hardware and control teams, and present results to management.

The role requires strong dyno testing, data processing, and cross-functional collaboration skills. Qualifications include a degree in Mechanical Engineering with 5+ years in engine dyno development or calibration (MS/PhD options available), plus deep knowledge of

Qualifications

• BSc with 5+ years in engine dyno development or calibration at OEM/supplier.
• MS with 2+ years university research +3 years OEM/supplier experience.
• PhD with 4+ years university research +3 years OEM/supplier experience.
• Strong understanding of gasoline engine efficiency, performance and emissions.
• Ability to quantify impact of combustion changes on performance and emissions without full testing.
• Ability to guide root-cause analysis and mentor less experienced engineers.
• Experience with engine analysis, calibration tools and emissions regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and test new and existing combustion systems.
• Collaborate with hardware and controls teams; present results to management.
• Support calibration development activities and standard processes.
• Interact with dyno operation team and chief engineers.
• Prepare test summaries and detailed reports for assignments.

Skills

Engine combustion proficiency

Dyno testing expertise

Data collection & processing

Gasoline engine efficiency knowledge

Analytical problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering

PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Engine dyno equipment

Job description

The Engine Pre-Development team is seeking a talented and highly motivated (Senior) Pre-Development/ Combustion Engineer to become part of a small fast-paced team to sort and bring new technology concepts to production. The team is part of a larger Powertrain Development organization. The (Senior) Pre-Development/ Combustion Engineer is mainly responsible for developing and testing new and existing combustion systems, collaborating with hardware and control teams, and presenting test results to management team. This challenging position combines multiple engineering disciplines including combustion, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and controls. This position also requires frequent interactions with cross-functional teams including the dyno operation team and chief engineers. The successful candidate will need to make quick logical decisions to support hardware and calibration development activities. Other responsibilities include: solving complex combustion system problems as they relate to calibration development, participating in the development of standard hardware and calibration development processes, and presenting test summaries and detailed reports on specific assignments.

Title: Core-Engine Calibration

Location: Auburn Hills MI 48326

Experience: Medium Level (3-5 years)

Rate Range: $40/hour to $42/hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of 5 yrs work experience in engine dyno development and/or calibration at an OEM or supplier; -or-
• Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of 2 yrs. university research experience doing engine dyno development + 3 yrs. experience at an OEM or supplier doing engine dyno development; -or-
• PhD in Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of 4 yrs. university research experience doing engine dyno development + 3 yrs. experience at an OEM or supplier doing engine dyno development.
• Advanced understanding of gasoline engine efficiency, performance, and emissions interactions
• Reasonably quantify the impact of changing combustion related variables (compression ratio, EGR configuration, fuel octane, etc.) on engine performance, fuel consumption, and emissions without running physical testing and virtual analysis.
• Quickly verify the quality of dyno test and virtual analysis results and provide guidance to root cause potential
• problems with less experienced engineers
• Proficiency in engine dyno testing, data collection, and data processing
• Working knowledge of engine analysis and calibration tools, emissions regulations, engine technologies and competitive products
• Outstanding problem solving and analytical skills
• Good teamwork skills and ability to work independently
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university
• Ten years or more experience in gasoline combustion system development and/or gasoline calibration in major OEMs, suppliers, or a research lab is a plus.
• Thorough understanding of gasoline engines enabling technology options to improve fuel consumption, power/torque, or emissions and tradeoffs.
• Previous experience in bringing technology options from inception to production

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

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