Product Development Engineer – Dynamometer Powertrain

Jobtailor; Dearborn (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Dearborn, MI seeks a Test Engineer to oversee dynamometer test execution, coordinate with engineering teams, and deliver accurate results. You will monitor tests, troubleshoot, and minimize downtime.

You will build test cycles with AVL PUMA, integrate external models, and ensure data accuracy across test cells using SPC and quality tools. Collaboration with technicians and maintaining calibration procedures are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Electrical, Automotive or related Engineering discipline.
• Experience with internal combustion engines, fluid flow mechanics, and basic heat transfer properties.
• Experience with data analysis and a strong foundation in statistics and quality control methodologies.
• A motivated, self-starting individual with the ability to manage daily operational challenges and adapt to rapidly changing priorities.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily execution of dynamometer testing, interfacing with engineering teams to align on objectives, provide status updates, and deliver accurate results.
• Monitor active tests to maintain rigorous product quality and durability standards throughout the testing lifecycle.
• Provide hands-on troubleshooting and lead root-cause analysis to rapidly resolve mechanical, electrical, or software anomalies (including PUMA system troubleshooting), minimizing downtime.
• Develop and build test cycles using AVL PUMA test software, software integration work to optimize test cell capabilities and ensure seamless data acquisition.
• Integrate external models into the test bed to simulate real-world vehicle interactions and advanced powertrain behaviors.
• Ensure data accuracy and correlation across multiple test cells utilizing statistical process controls (SPC) and other quality tools.
• Manage test schedules, resource allocation, and daily throughput targets to ensure the timely delivery of results.
• Coordinate with lab technicians to properly prepare and calibrate test cells, while standardizing powertrain rigging and teardown procedures.

Skills

Dynamometer testing

Data analysis

Root-Cause Analysis

Statistical Process Control

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Automotive Engineering

Tools

AVL PUMA Test Software

Test Cycle Development

Software Integration

Test Cell Calibration

Job description

• Oversee the daily execution of dynamometer testing, interfacing with engineering teams to align on objectives, provide status updates, and deliver accurate results.
• Monitor active tests to maintain rigorous product quality and durability standards throughout the testing lifecycle.
• Provide hands‑on troubleshooting and lead root‑cause analysis to rapidly resolve mechanical, electrical, or software anomalies (including PUMA system troubleshooting), minimizing downtime.
• Develop and build test cycles using AVL PUMA test software, software integration work to optimize test cell capabilities and ensure seamless data acquisition.
• Integrate external models into the test bed to simulate real‑world vehicle interactions and advanced powertrain behaviors.
• Ensure data accuracy and correlation across multiple test cells utilizing statistical process controls (SPC) and other quality tools.
• Manage test schedules, resource allocation, and daily throughput targets to ensure the timely delivery of results.
• Coordinate with lab technicians to properly prepare and calibrate test cells, while standardizing powertrain rigging and teardown procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Electrical, Automotive, or a related Engineering discipline.
• Working knowledge of internal combustion engines, fluid flow mechanics, and basic heat transfer properties.
• Experience with data analysis and a strong foundation in statistics and quality control methodologies.
• A motivated, self‑starting individual with the ability to manage daily operational challenges and adapt to rapidly changing priorities.
• Excellent organizational, problem‑solving, and communication skills.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in dynamometer testing and data analysis, with a strong foundation in mechanical and electrical engineering principles. Proficient in utilizing AVL PUMA test software and statistical process controls to ensure product quality and optimize testing processes.

Highest‑signal resume keywords

• Dynamometer Testing
• AVL PUMA Test Software
• Data Analysis
• Statistical Process Control
• Root‑Cause Analysis

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Data Analysis
• Quality Control Methodologies
• Fluid Flow Mechanics
• Heat Transfer Properties
• Test Cycle Development
• Software Integration
• Test Cell Calibration
• Powertrain Rigging

Soft Skills

• Problem‑Solving
• Organizational Skills
• Communication Skills
• Adaptability
• Self‑Motivation

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
• Bachelor of Science in Automotive Engineering

Industry Keywords

• Internal Combustion Engines
• Testing Lifecycle
• Product Quality Standards
• Mechanical Anomalies
• Electrical Anomalies
• Software Anomalies
• Test Schedules
• Resource Allocation
• Throughput Targets
• Calibration Procedures