Product Development Engineer

Judge Group, Inc.; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Judge Group, Inc. is seeking a Product Development Engineer for a Waterloo, IA engagement. The role focuses on engine development, test planning, data interpretation, and software calibration in a collaborative engineering setting. Duration is 12 months with potential extension.

The candidate will work with cross-functional teams on engine and aftertreatment hardware, applying DOE and modeling techniques to improve performance and emissions. Strong communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in engine development, engine controls development, or engine component/subsystem development.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed engine test plans, schedule dyno testing activities, and coordinate with test operators to ensure effective execution.
• Analyze and interpret test data, present findings, and facilitate technical discussions with cross-functional teams.
• Calibrate base engine software functions and contribute to development and validation of new software features.
• Provide technical support and guidance to teams involved in field performance, calibration, applications engineering, and related functions.
• Support the development and validation of engine and aftertreatment hardware systems.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Problem-solving

Collaborative engineering

Quality focus

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

GT-Power

NI DIAdem

MATLAB

Simulink

MBC

CAGE

Job description

Location: Waterloo, IA Salary: $42.00 USD Hourly – $46.00 USD Hourly Description: Our client is currently seeking a Product Development Engineer

Location: Waterloo, IA
Duration: 12 Months (Possible Extension)

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop detailed engine test plans, schedule dyno testing activities, and coordinate with test operators to ensure effective execution.
• Analyze and interpret test data, present findings, and facilitate technical discussions with cross-functional teams.
• Calibrate base engine software functions and contribute to the development and validation of new software features.
• Provide technical support and guidance to teams involved in field performance, calibration, applications engineering, and related functions.
• Support the development and validation of engine and aftertreatment hardware systems.

Required Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative engineering environment.
• Results-driven mindset with a strong focus on quality and continuous improvement.
• Proven engineering problem-solving and analytical capabilities.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in engine development, engine controls development, or engine component/subsystem development.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.

Preferred Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• 2-3 years of experience in performance and emissions development of heavy-duty diesel engines, including the use of controller development tools.
• Experience applying Design of Experiments (DOE), modeling techniques, and optimization methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with engineering and simulation tools such as GT-Power, NI DIAdem, MATLAB, Simulink, MBC, and CAGE.
• Knowledge of diesel aftertreatment systems and components.
• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

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