Engine Test Engineer — AVL/Dyno Data Analysis

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group in Dearborn, MI seeks an Engine Test Engineer to support automotive engine testing. You will set up test benches, collect data, analyze results, and collaborate with calibration teams to improve engine performance.

The role emphasizes hands-on dyno operation, combustion interpretation, and data-driven reporting, with a focus on emissions, durability, and NVH validation activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline.
• 2–3 years of automotive testing experience with focus on engine testing.
• Hands-on experience with dynamometer operation and test cell setup.
• Strong understanding of IC engine principles, combustion, carbon balance and emissions.
• Data acquisition and analysis tools proficiency is required.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical and reporting skills.
• Proficient with Excel and PowerPoint for presentations and tracking.

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 to optimize 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 knowledge

Data analysis

Data acquisition

Scripting

MatLab

Python

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

AVL Concerto

Dynamometer (dyno)

Job description

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group in Dearborn, MI seeks an Engine Test Engineer to support automotive engine testing. You will set up test benches, collect data, analyze results, and collaborate with calibration teams to improve engine performance.

The role emphasizes hands-on dyno operation, combustion interpretation, and data-driven reporting, with a focus on emissions, durability, and NVH validation activities.