Junior Vehicle Performance Engineer

Jobright.ai; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 78,400 - 121,500; Full time

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A global engineering group is seeking a Junior Vehicle Performance Engineer to ensure vehicles meet performance and quality goals. You will collaborate with engineering and testing teams, define performance targets, and support validation activities. The candidate should have a relevant degree and 1-3 years of experience in vehicle testing. This full-time role is based in Auburn Hills, MI, with potential for H1B sponsorship.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in vehicle testing or performance engineering.
• Familiarity with the automotive V-model process.
• Willingness to travel domestically up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Support the Vehicle Performance Manager in meeting performance goals.
• Act as liaison between teams from concept through validation.
• Define and document performance targets.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Automotive Engineering

Tools

Simulation/CAE tools

Job description

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Job Summary:

SEGULA Technologies is a global engineering group focused on innovative projects in various industries including automotive and energy. They are seeking a Vehicle Performance Engineer to support performance, reliability, and quality goals, while acting as a liaison among engineering, testing, and project management teams throughout the vehicle development process.

Responsibilities:

• Support the Vehicle Performance Manager in ensuring vehicles meet performance, reliability, and quality goals

• Act as liaison between engineering, testing, and project management teams from concept through validation

• Define and document performance targets aligned with strategic goals

• Support benchmark development within the automotive V-model process

• Facilitate convergence workshops, translate needs, manage trade-offs, and compile feedback

• Oversee vehicle validation activities, build planning, and commissioning

• Secure test assets and maintain confidentiality protocols

• Monitor and report performance status, resolve issues, and ensure cross-functional alignment

• Provide logistical and administrative support for development trips and testing activities

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Automotive Engineering, or related field

• 1–3 years of experience in vehicle testing, performance engineering, or similar role

• Familiarity with the automotive V-model process

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Collaborative mindset across engineering disciplines

• Willingness to travel domestically up to 10%

Preferred:

• Hands-on experience in vehicle-level testing, data acquisition, and performance evaluation using simulation/CAE tools

• Certification in reactive problem solving; proficiency in Lean or Six Sigma methodologies

• Project coordination and management skills with stakeholder communication and deliverable tracking

• Familiarity with corporate requirements-management and performance-tracking systems for QA and compliance

Company:

SEGULA Technologies is an engineering group, helping boost competitiveness across industrial sectors. Founded in 1985, the company is headquartered in Nanterre, Ile-de-France, FRA, with a team of 10001+ employees. The company is currently Late Stage. SEGULA Technologies has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management

• Industries

  Software Development

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