Powertrain Test Engineer – Transmission and Engine

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group; Raymond (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group in the United States is seeking a Powertrain Test Engineer – Transmission and Engine to plan and execute ECU test activities, validate changes, and report results.

You will collaborate with engineers across hardware and software domains, use MATLAB/Simulink and other tools, and ensure compliance with ISO and cybersecurity requirements.

Responsibilities

• Test planning and execution: execute defined test plans and validate change points.
• Coordinate test activities with stakeholders to meet schedules.
• Document test progress and communicate status.
• Support ECU specification development and validation including electrical hardware and software.
• Use MATLAB/Simulink, MS Visio for design reviews and requirement validation.
• Troubleshoot powertrain electronics in prototypes and mass production vehicles.
• Collect and analyze test data; prepare reports for verification reviews.
• Verify compliance with regulations, ISO standards, cybersecurity; support validation.

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.