Engine Test Engineer

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group is seeking an Engine Test Engineer focused on automotive engine units and associated test activities in Dearborn, MI. You will set up test benches, run dynos, collect data, and support calibration teams to optimize performance.

The ideal candidate has a B.S. or M.S. in mechanical engineering and 2–3 years of hands-on engine/testing experience, with strong data analysis and reporting skills using Excel and related tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master's degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline.
• 2–3 years automotive testing experience focused on engines.
• Hands-on dyno operation and test cell setup.
• Solid understanding of IC engines, combustion and emissions calculations.
• Experience with data acquisition and analysis tools.
• Strong problem-solving and reporting skills.
• Proficiency with Excel and presentation tools.

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 systems.
• Generate test reports and performance insights.
• Assist calibration teams in optimizing engine performance.
• Support tuning activities based on test results.
• Conduct engine performance evaluation including power, torque, efficiency, and emissions.
• Understand and apply combustion fundamentals to interpret test outcomes.
• Troubleshoot engine and test-related issues.

Skills

Dynamometer operation

Engine test cell setup

Data acquisition & analysis

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Data analysis software

Job description

Job Description: Engine Test Engineer of automotive engine units. The work activities will include, but not be limited to:

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 systems
• Generate test reports and performance insights
• Assist calibration teams in optimizing engine performance
• Support tuning activities based on test results
• Conduct engine performance evaluation including power, torque, efficiency, and emissions
• Perform carbon balance calculations for fuel efficiency and emissions analysis
• Understand and analyze engine operation principles
• Apply combustion fundamentals to interpret test outcomes
• Troubleshoot engine and test-related issues

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
• Tools & Software: Data acquisition and analysis tools
• Good problem-solving, analytical, and reporting skills
• Microsoft Excel and powerpoint for presentations and project tracking activities.