MHED Development Test Engineer

Akkodis; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

401K plan

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Akkodis is seeking a Development Test Engineer to evaluate and improve gasoline engine aftertreatment performance, supporting regulatory standards and future powertrains. You will work on engine hardware, exhaust sensors, control strategies, calibration, and integration into propulsion systems at the Chrysler Technology Center in Auburn Hills, MI.

Responsibilities include directing testing on engine/PT dynamometers, applying project-management practices, developing emissions-system solutions,

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Automotive, Chemical, Mechanical or Electrical/Computer Engineering (ABET-accredited).
• 2+ years in hardware, controls, or calibration for ICE/hybrid powertrains and emissions systems.
• Experience with emissions test cycles and data acquisition systems (INCA, CAS, AVL Concerto, etc.).
• Familiarity with engine/hardware, OBD, and propulsion systems; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct/schedule day-to-day engine/PT dynamometer or vehicle testing.
• Develop emissions systems solutions balancing cost, performance and regulatory requirements.
• Optimize calibration of engine and emissions hardware.
• Investigate competitor emissions strategies and diagnostics.
• Plan and lead multiple technology development projects with suppliers.

Skills

Emissions systems

Calibration development

Powertrain

DoE/Proactive DFSS

Data analysis

Communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Post processing

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

GT-Power

AVL Boost

AxiSuite

INCA

CAS

AVL Concerto

TCKs

INTECRIO

Job description

The Development Test Engineer Job is responsible for evaluating, comparing, and improving the performance of gasoline engine aftertreatment systems to meet or exceed regulatory standards, optimize efficiency, and support product development. This engineer will also be responsible for developing and integrating system technologies including engine hardware, exhaust sensors, control strategies, calibration, and the integration of these technologies into the propulsion system to meet upcoming emissions standards (e.g., TIER4, California LEV IV, EURO7, China 7, etc.) for future vehicle propulsion applications for electrified vehicles. Projects will utilize engine, powertrain, or vehicle chassis dynamometers and/or simulation/modeling to make physics-based decisions and demonstrate proof-of-concept solutions to prove Propulsion functional objectives are satisfied. The engineer will act as both an individual contributor and as part of teams within and outside of the Emissions and Aftertreatment group, both internal and external to the company. The engineer will interact with core engine, controls, regulatory, and supplier teams as part of a globally integrated Emissions and Aftertreatment group within the larger Propulsion Calibration (PCAL) Group.

This position is on-site at the Chrysler Technology Center in Auburn Hills, MI and will report directly will report directly to a manager and operate under the general direction of a PCAL Technical Fellow.

• Job Title: MHED Development Test Engineer
• Rate Range: $40/hour to $42/hour W2. The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

The Emissions System Development Engineer will have the following responsibilities:

• Direct/Schedule day-to-day activities of engine/PT dynamometer or vehicle-based testing, which may include interaction with technicians and support engineers
• Apply appropriate procedures and methodologies for project management (planning, scheduling, and reporting) to reach project deliverables including use of tools such as: MS Project, Excel, etc.
• Develop emissions systems solutions for future high efficiency powertrains including system trade-offs for cost, performance, complexity, etc., while meeting all quality and regulatory requirements
• Optimize/adjust the calibration of the engine and emissions system to fit new emissions hardware
• Investigates competitor vehicles’ emission systems through instrumentation and on-board diagnostics (OBD) to assess performance, identify differences, and understand strategies to meet or exceed regulatory requirements
• Define and direct multiple technology development projects internally and at suppliers to meet the critical needs of the emissions system
• Plan, test, analyze, and solve complex system problems as they relate to the entire powertrain system to meet key objectives such as performance, emissions, diagnostics, NVH, quality, fuel economy, etc.
• Ensure proper integration of emissions system components such as advanced catalysts, gasoline particulate filters, and other enablers for future powertrains through communication of emissions system and component levels functional requirements to Powertrain engineering and management teams

Requirements

• Basic Qualifications: Bachelor of Science degree in Automotive, Chemical, Mechanical or Electrical/Computer Engineering from an ABET accredited university.
• 2+ years of accumulated experience and systems level engineering skills with hardware, controls, or calibration development in the following areas: port fueled and direct injection spark ignition engines for ICE and hybrid applications, powertrain systems, OBD, emissions systems, and virtual analysis - modeling/simulation (e.g., GT-Power, AVL Boost, AxiSuite and/or similar tools) and appropriate application to simplify hardware testing
• Experience analyzing and running various emissions global test cycles and various test cell environments as well as experience using common powertrain data acquisition systems such as INCA, CAS, AVL Concerto, TCKs, INTECRIO, etc.
• Working level understanding of key combustion processes, engine hardware, thermal system, transmission system, OBD system and electrified propulsion systems
• Knowledge of interactions / trade-offs between emissions, OBD, fuel economy, cost, drivability, and NVH
• Able to quickly identify, root cause, and refine calibrations to improve emissions system performance and capable of providing simple explanations of complex systems / solutions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Outstanding problem solving and analytical skills to overcome obstacles
• Ability to effectively operate both independently and as part of a team
• Self-motivated and proactive
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite applications
• Skilled in post processing, organizing, analyzing, and presenting technical findings to immediate and senior management
• Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or Automotive Engineering from an ABET accredited university
• High technical and practical understanding of dyno and vehicle level testing and emissions measurement equipment including more advanced measurement systems such as particle size measurement
• Strong technical problem-solving skills: experience using DoE / Proactive DFSS techniques
• In-depth knowledge of emissions system architectures and various hardware & control strategies to meet emissions regulations at various levels of stringency including good understanding of new low emissions technologies: secondary air, GPFs, EGR, Port Flaps, Exhaust sensors, DI, high energy ignition, wastegate design, etc.
• In-depth understanding of current and future exhaust sensor technology: NH3, NOx, WRO2, PM, temperature, pressure, etc.
• Systems level engineering skills covering engine hardware, controls, hot end, and catalyst hardware (DI fuel injection, boosting, in-cylinder combustion, catalyst substrate, washcoat, and PGM design approaches).
• Experience calibrating and releasing production level emissions calibrations including control strategy development

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

• Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan.
• In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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