Development Test Engineer

Saicon; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Saicon is seeking an engineering professional in Auburn Hills, MI to lead engine/PT dynamometer or vehicle-based testing activities and drive emissions system development. You will manage projects to deliver results, optimize calibrations, and coordinate with technicians and engineers across teams.

The role requires 2 years of systems-level engineering experience, ABET-accredited engineering degree, and strong skills in data acquisition, analysis, and communication.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited B.S. in Automotive, Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical/Computer Engineering.
• 2 years of systems-level engineering experience with hardware, controls, or calibration development.
• Experience analyzing emissions test cycles and test cell environments.
• Understanding of combustion processes, engine hardware, thermal systems, OBD, and electrified propulsion.
• Ability to identify root causes and refine calibrations to improve emissions performance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct and schedule day-to-day testing activities for engine/PT dynamometers or vehicle-based testing.
• Apply project management methodologies to achieve deliverables using MS Project and Excel.
• Develop emissions-system solutions for future powertrains with cost, performance, and regulatory considerations.
• Optimize engine and emissions calibration to fit new hardware.
• Investigate competitor emission systems to compare performance and regulatory strategies.
• Direct multiple technology development projects with internal teams and suppliers.
• Plan and analyze complex powertrain problems to meet performance, emissions, diagnostics, NVH, and fuel-economy goals.
• Ensure integration of emissions system components and communicate requirements to engineering teams.

Skills

Project management

Emissions testing

Powertrain systems

Calibration development

Data acquisition

Diagnostics & NVH

MS Office

Post processing & analysis

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Automotive/Mechanical/Electrical/ Chemical Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Powertrain data acquisition systems

Job 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.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.

Mandatory Skills:

• 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.