Emissions Development Test Engineer - (Full Benefits Package)

Akkodis; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 83,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State-of-the-art automotive testing

Industry experts collaboration

Career growth with Akkodis and Stell

Job summary

Akkodis is seeking an enthusiastic Emissions Development Test Engineer to join our team in the Detroit Metro area for the next several years, supporting a major domestic vehicle manufacturer. You will evaluate, improve, and integrate aftertreatment systems and calibrations to meet regulatory standards and improve efficiency.

The role involves leading testing activities, project management, and collaboration with global teams within the Emissions and Aftertreatment group of the PCAL organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Automotive, Chemical, Mechanical or Electrical/Computer Engineering from an ABET accredited university.
• 2+ years of systems level engineering skills with hardware, controls or calibration development in ICE/Hybrid applications and emissions systems.
• Experience with emissions test cycles and data acquisition systems (INCA/CAS/AVL Concerto/TCKs/INTECRIO).
• Knowledge of combustion, engine hardware, OBD, and electrified propulsion systems.
• Strong problem solving, communication, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct day-to-day activities of engine/PT dynamometer or vehicle-based testing.
• Plan, test, analyze and solve complex powertrain system problems to meet performance and emissions objectives.
• Develop emissions system solutions for future high-efficiency powertrains.
• Optimize calibration of engine and emissions systems for new hardware.
• Communicate findings to engineering and management teams.

Skills

Automotive engineering

Mechanical engineering

Electrical/Computer engineering

Calibration development

Engine testing

Powertrain systems

OBD

Data analysis

Education

ABET-accredited BS in Automotive/Mechanical/Electrical/Computer Engineering

Master's degree in Mechanical/Chemical/Electrical/Automotive Engineering

Tools

GT-Power

AVL Boost

INCA

CAS

AVL Concerto

TCKs

INTECRIO

Job description

Due to further expansion, Akkodis is seeking an enthusiastic Emissions Development Test Engineer to join our dedicated team for the next several years while supporting a major domestic vehicle manufacturer in the Detroit Metro area.

Our Medium and High Emissions Aftertreatment Development Test Engineer is responsible for evaluating, comparing, and improving the performance of gasoline engine aftertreatment systems to meet or exceed regulatory standards, optimize efficiency, and support product development. This engineer will also be responsible for developing and integrating system technologies including engine hardware, exhaust sensors, control strategies, calibration, and the integration of these technologies into the propulsion system to meet upcoming emissions standards for future vehicle propulsion applications for electrified vehicles. Projects will utilize engine, powertrain, or vehicle chassis dynamometers and/or simulation/modeling to make physics-based decisions and demonstrate proof-of-concept solutions to prove Propulsion functional objectives are satisfied. The engineer will act as both an individual contributor and as part of teams within and outside of the Emissions and Aftertreatment group, both internal and external to the company. The engineer will interact with core engine, controls, regulatory, and supplier teams as part of a globally integrated Emissions and Aftertreatment group within the larger Propulsion Calibration (PCAL) Group.

Starting Pay Range: $83,000 to $100,000/yr. The salary may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the Akkodis' self-managed team onsite at our automotive lab within an OEM for the next several years while allowing us to help upskill your talents through our free Akkodis Academy offerings to further grow your career with us!

Emissions Development Test Engineer job responsibilities include:

• Direct/Schedule day-to-day activities of engine/PT dynamometer or vehicle-based testing, which may include interaction with technicians and support engineers
• Apply appropriate procedures and methodologies for project management (planning, scheduling, and reporting) to reach project deliverables including use of tools such as: MS Project, Excel, etc.
• Develop emissions systems solutions for future high efficiency powertrains including system trade-offs for cost, performance, complexity, etc., while meeting all quality and regulatory requirements
• Optimize/adjust the calibration of the engine and emissions system to fit new emissions hardware
• Investigates competitor vehicles’ emission systems through instrumentation and on-board diagnostics (OBD) 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 as they relate to the entire powertrain system to meet key objectives such as performance, emissions, diagnostics, NVH, quality, fuel economy, etc.
• Ensure proper integration of emissions system components such as advanced catalysts, gasoline particulate filters, and other enablers for future powertrains through communication of emissions system and component levels functional requirements to Powertrain engineering and management teams

QUALIFICATIONS (required):

• 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 the following areas: port fueled and direct injection spark ignition engines for ICE and hybrid applications, powertrain systems, OBD, emissions systems, and virtual analysis - modeling/simulation (e.g., GT-Power, AVL Boost, AxiSuite and/or similar tools) and appropriate application to simplify hardware testing
• Experience analyzing and running various emissions global test cycles and various test cell environments as well as experience using common powertrain data acquisition systems such as INCA, CAS, AVL Concerto, TCKs, INTECRIO, etc.
• Working level understanding of key combustion processes, engine hardware, thermal system, transmission system, OBD system and electrified propulsion systems
• Knowledge of interactions / trade-offs between emissions, OBD, fuel economy, cost, drivability, and NVH
• Able to quickly identify, root cause, and refine calibrations to improve emissions system performance and capable of providing simple explanations of complex systems / solutions
• 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or Automotive Engineering from an ABET accredited university
• High technical and practical understanding of dyno and vehicle level testing and emissions measurement equipment including more advanced measurement systems such as particle size measurement
• Strong technical problem-solving skills: experience using DoE / Proactive DFSS techniques
• In-depth knowledge of emissions system architectures and various hardware & control strategies to meet emissions regulations at various levels of stringency including good understanding of new low emissions technologies: secondary air, GPFs, EGR, Port Flaps, Exhaust sensors, DI, high energy ignition, wastegate design, etc.
• In-depth understanding of current and future exhaust sensor technology: NH3, NOx, WRO2, PM, temperature, pressure, etc.
• Systems level engineering skills covering engine hardware, controls, hot end, and catalyst hardware (DI fuel injection, boosting, in-cylinder combustion, catalyst substrate, washcoat, and PGM design approaches).
• Experience calibrating and releasing production level emissions calibrations including control strategy development

Why Join Us?

• Hands-on experience in a state-of-the-art automotive testing environment.
• Work alongside industry experts on cutting-edge vehicle technologies.
• Career growth potential within Akkodis and Stellantis' engineering ecosystem.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings available for our associates include subsidized medical/dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, 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.

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