Engine Test Engineer

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group; Michigan; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group in Michigan is seeking an Engine Test Engineer to set up and operate engine test benches, collect data, and support calibration teams. You will analyze performance and emissions, and generate reports.

The role requires hands-on dyno operation, use of AVL Concerto, and scripting in Python or MATLAB. A strong foundation in combustion, data analysis, and engine fundamentals is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline.
• 2–3 years of automotive experience with focus on engine/transmission testing support.
• Hands-on experience with dynamometer operation and engine test cell setup/execution.
• Strong understanding of IC engine fundamentals, combustion, emissions, and performance metrics.
• Data acquisition and analysis tools experience.

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.

Skills

Combustion

Data acquisition

Data analysis

Scripting

MatLab

Python

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

AVL Concerto

Dynamometer

Engine test cell

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.

Key requirements:

• Need to work on Combustion, data acquisition and data analysis
• Use of AVL Concerto for data analysis
• Can work on Scripting, MatLab, Python

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.