Lead Combustion & After-Treatment Engineer

KPIT; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Geo Blue PPO

401k with employer match

Dental and Vision plan

Health Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Holidays

Gym benefit

Job summary

KPIT in Columbus, Indiana seeks a Combustion Performance Engineer to own engine test cell operations, execute daily test plans, analyze emissions, and optimize performance of EGR, SCR, DPF systems.

You will troubleshoot complex electromechanical issues, coordinate with calibration and hardware teams, and lead actions to minimize downtime, ensuring safety standards are met. The role requires deep ICE thermodynamics expertise and strong data integrity in a full-time on-site capacity.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with ICE cycles, after-treatment, and engine diagnostics.
• Deep knowledge of diesel engines and emissions control architectures.
• Expert use of calibration tools to interpret real-time engine behavior.

Responsibilities

• Test Execution & Performance Optimization (Combustion & After-treatment)
• Plan and execute daily steady-state and transient engine test protocols.
• Analyze combustion characteristics, fuel economy, and emissions profiles to ensure performance meets target specifications.
• Oversee the performance and integration of EGR, SCR, DPF, and other critical emissions control technologies.
• Technical Troubleshooting & Maintenance (System Diagnostics)
• Act as the primary lead for diagnosing complex issues within engine hardware, fuel systems, cooling loops, and ECUs.
• Lead investigations into test failures, implementing corrective actions to resolve hardware or software deviations.
• Ensure all test cell architectures (air intake, high-pressure fuel, etc.) comply with rigorous functional safety standards.
• Operational Excellence & Stakeholder Management (Uptime Optimization)
• Develop proactive maintenance strategies to minimize unscheduled downtime and ensure peak test cell utilization.
• Coordinate with Calibration, Hardware Development, and Facilities teams to align testing with project milestones.
• Manage test cell assets, tooling, and technical personnel to ensure seamless project progression.

Skills

ICE

AFTER-TREATMENT

Thermodynamics

Emissions control

Diesel Engine

Test cell

Job description

KPIT in Columbus, Indiana seeks a Combustion Performance Engineer to own engine test cell operations, execute daily test plans, analyze emissions, and optimize performance of EGR, SCR, DPF systems.

You will troubleshoot complex electromechanical issues, coordinate with calibration and hardware teams, and lead actions to minimize downtime, ensuring safety standards are met. The role requires deep ICE thermodynamics expertise and strong data integrity in a full-time on-site capacity.