Engine Performance & Validation Engineer

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group in Michigan seeks a motivated Mechanical Engineer to join our engine test team. You will set up and operate test benches, collect data, and contribute to durability and emissions validation, applying combustion fundamentals to interpret results.

The role requires 2-3 years automotive experience, hands-on dyno operation, and strong analytical skills to generate actionable insights for calibration and performance improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical engineering or with experience in a relevant discipline.
• 2-3 years of demonstrated automotive experience with detail-oriented focus in engine/transmission testing support
• Hands-on experience in Dynamometer (dyno) operation, Engine test cell setup and execution
• Strong understanding of IC engine working principles, Combustion theory, Carbon balance and emissions calculations, Engine performance metrics.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate engine test benches and instrumentation
• Ensure safe and efficient test execution
• Collect and process engine test data
• Support engine durability, thermal, and NVH validation activities
• Analyze results using data acquisition system
• Generate test reports and performance insight
• Assist calibration teams in optimizing engine performance
• Support tuning activities based on test result
• Conduct engine performance evaluation including power, torque, efficiency, and emission
• Perform carbon balance calculations for fuel efficiency and emissions analysis
• Understand and analyze engine operation principle
• Apply combustion fundamentals to interpret test outcome
• Troubleshoot engine and test-related issue

Skills

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Data interpretation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

Dynamometer (dyno) operation

Engine test cell setup

Job description

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group in Michigan seeks a motivated Mechanical Engineer to join our engine test team. You will set up and operate test benches, collect data, and contribute to durability and emissions validation, applying combustion fundamentals to interpret results.

The role requires 2-3 years automotive experience, hands-on dyno operation, and strong analytical skills to generate actionable insights for calibration and performance improvements.