Powertrain Test Engineer

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group; Raymond (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group seeks a Powertrain Test Engineer for transmission and engine systems in Ohio. You will support test planning, execution, and documentation to validate technical change points in ECU development projects.

The role involves validating electrical hardware/software aspects, using tools like MATLAB/Simulink and MS Visio, and performing hands-on troubleshooting and analysis to ensure performance and reliability.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting ECU development and test planning.
• Ability to execute defined test plans and validate change points.
• Proficiency with MATLAB/Simulink and related design tools.

Responsibilities

• Test planning and execution: Support ECU development activities by executing defined test plans and validating technical change points.
• Coordinate test activities with project stakeholders to meet schedules and document progress.
• Document test progress and communicate status as required.
• Testing and verification of ECU hardware and software, including EMC and electrical functionality.

Skills

Test planning

Test execution

Root cause analysis

ECU development

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

MS Visio

Job description

Powertrain Test Engineer – Transmission and Engine

Test planning and execution: Support ECU development activities by executing defined test plans and validating technical change points. Coordinate test activities with project stakeholders to meet agreed‑upon schedules. Document test progress and results and communicate status as required.

ECU specification support: Support development and validation of Powertrain ECU specifications, including electrical hardware and software aspects. Use tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, MS Visio, or similar tools to support design reviews, requirement validation, and functional understanding.

Troubleshooting and root cause analysis: Perform hands‑on troubleshooting in prototype or mass‑production vehicles using industry‑standard diagnostic tools to identify Powertrain electronics functional issues. Support root cause analysis and evaluation of corrective actions.

Testing and verification of ECU hardware and software: Execute testing activities in prototype or mass‑production vehicles related to EMC, electrical functionality, and verification of technical change points. Collect, analyze, and document test data to ensure performance, quality, and reliability expectations are met. Prepare formal test result reports and support verification reviews.

Compliance and requirements verification: Verify assigned systems meet applicable external requirements such as regulations, ISO standards, cybersecurity, and other required certifications. Support compliance documentation and system validation activities.