Product Engineer – Powertrain Emissions

Value Innovation Labs Inc.; Allen Park (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Value Innovation Labs Inc. in Michigan is seeking a Product Engineer – Powertrain Emissions to support emissions testing, validation, data analysis, calibration development, and aftertreatment performance optimization.

Hybrid work arrangement allows four days onsite per week with coordinated testing efforts. The role emphasizes planning and conducting vehicle and dynamometer tests, analyzing results, and developing robust emissions calibrations to meet regulatory targets.

Qualifications

• Experience with emissions testing and data analysis in automotive or powertrain environments.
• Strong knowledge of internal combustion engines and emissions control technologies.
• Familiarity with emissions regulations, certification processes, and compliance methods.
• Experience with test planning, data acquisition, data analysis, and data management.
• Hands-on calibration and testing experience across powertrain systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience managing complex technical projects.

Responsibilities

• Plan and support vehicle, powertrain dynamometer, and engine dynamometer testing.
• Perform emissions testing, validation, and post-test data analysis.
• Identify calibration concerns and provide data-driven recommendations.
• Develop, optimize, and validate emissions calibrations.
• Support SULEV30, ACCII, and Tier 4 emissions targets.
• Analyze emissions compliance and calibration data.
• Support test planning, data acquisition, and data integrity.
• Develop technical presentations, reports, spreadsheets, and documentation.
• Track test vehicle configurations, hardware, fuel types, and calibration levels.
• Support aftertreatment performance optimization and tailpipe emissions reduction.

Skills

Emissions testing

Internal combustion engines

Emissions regulations

Test planning

Calibration

Analytical skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Chemical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Experience - 3+ Years

Work Arrangement: Hybrid – 4 days onsite/week

Degree: Bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

We’re looking for a Product Engineer – Powertrain Emissions to support emissions testing, validation, data analysis, calibration development, and aftertreatment performance optimization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and support vehicle, powertrain dynamometer, and engine dynamometer testing
• Perform emissions testing, validation, and post-test data analysis
• Identify calibration concerns and provide data-driven recommendations
• Develop, optimize, and validate emissions calibrations
• Support SULEV30, ACCII, and Tier 4 emissions targets
• Analyze emissions compliance and calibration data
• Support test planning, data acquisition, and data integrity
• Develop technical presentations, reports, spreadsheets, and documentation
• Track test vehicle configurations, hardware, fuel types, and calibration levels
• Support aftertreatment performance optimization and tailpipe emissions reduction

Required Skills:

• 3+ years of experience in emissions and emissions testing
• Strong understanding of internal combustion engines
• Knowledge of emissions regulations, certification processes, and emissions-reduction technologies
• Experience with test planning, data acquisition, data analysis, and data management
• Experience with calibration and testing
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Experience managing complex technical projects

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering
• 5+ years of emissions/testing experience
• 5+ years of Product Development experience
• Experience solving complex engine and emissions system problems