Field Powertrain Test Engineer - Diesel

Actalent; Detroit (MI); Vor Ort; USD 50.000 - 58.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Actalent seeks a Vehicle Test Engineer to support development and validation of advanced powertrain systems for on-highway trucks. The role combines hands-on vehicle testing, data analysis, troubleshooting, and performance validation of diesel engines and powertrain tech.

You will work with technicians and engineers to drive test plans, analyze results, and implement improvements based on CANape/CANalyzer/INCA data. The position is based in Detroit, MI with field testing across North America.

Qualifikationen

• Experience with engine testing, powertrain testing, or vehicle validation testing.
• Hands-on automotive engineering experience, including instrumentation and data acquisition.

Aufgaben

• Lead and support vehicle test activities focused on diesel engines, aftertreatment systems, transmissions, and controls.
• Troubleshoot vehicle and powertrain performance issues and perform root cause analysis.
• Install and validate test instrumentation and support electrical troubleshooting activities.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret vehicle data using CAN-based diagnostic and calibration tools.
• Generate performance reports, graphs, and validation summaries to communicate test results.
• Identify system concerns, elevate issues, and recommend performance improvements.
• Work closely with technicians, drivers, and engineering teams to achieve testing objectives.
• Support remote summer and winter testing programs across North America.

Kenntnisse

Engine testing

Powertrain testing

Automotive instrumentation

Data analysis

Root cause analysis

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, or Controls Engineering

Tools

CANape

CANalyzer

INCA

MATLAB

Jobbeschreibung

Actalent seeks a Vehicle Test Engineer to support development and validation of advanced powertrain systems for on-highway trucks. The role combines hands-on vehicle testing, data analysis, troubleshooting, and performance validation of diesel engines and powertrain tech.

You will work with technicians and engineers to drive test plans, analyze results, and implement improvements based on CANape/CANalyzer/INCA data. The position is based in Detroit, MI with field testing across North America.