Senior Engine Lube & Vent Hardware Engineer

General Motors; Pontiac (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors in Pontiac is seeking a Hardware Development Engineer to plan, develop, and execute engine lubrication and ventilation tests in a world-class development facility. You will perform hands-on bench work, data analysis, calibration support, and drive test efficiency through data reduction and virtualization of lab activities.

The role requires creativity, initiative, and independent judgment with strong cross-team collaboration; a BS in an engineering discipline and 3+ years'

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in automotive engineering with engine knowledge (diesel or gasoline).
• Demonstrated drive for results in a laboratory or development environment.
• Strong planning and problem-solving skills, including the ability to manage multiple test activities in parallel.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others, build peer relationships, and work independently with minimal direction.
• Proven ability to prioritize work and resources, balancing urgent program needs with long-term improvements.
• Proficient with computer and data acquisition systems used in test environments.
• Experience in data analysis to optimize testing, assess hardware performance, or support model correlation.
• Experience using and creating MATLAB scripts for data analysis and post-processing.

Responsibilities

• Execute engine lube and vent testing across multiple engine programs.
• Develop, implement, and execute first-time capable tests for hardware development and validation on engine dynamometers and test benches.
• Lead diagnosis and resolution of issues that occur during test setup, execution, and post-test investigations.
• Track and report test status, issues, and risks to support program milestones and decision making.
• Ensure all testing is conducted in accordance with GM safety, quality, and procedural standards.
• Create, maintain, and utilize post-processing tools (e.g., Excel, MATLAB) to assure data quality and improve test efficiency.
• Analyze data to optimize test plans, reduce test time, and support virtual model development and correlation.
• Identify and implement data reduction opportunities, including standardization of data sets and automation of routine analysis tasks.
• Contribute to the migration of lab-based activities to virtual methods, partnering with analysis and virtualization teams.
• Collaborate with facilities, technical specialists, calibration teams, hardware release engineers, and other stakeholders to improve process and test efficiency.
• Participate in the pursuit of test reduction and elimination, working with design, analysis, and program teams to identify where physical testing can be streamlined, replaced, or virtualized.
• Support continuous improvement of standard work, procedures, and documentation for engine lube/vent testing.
• Train, mentor, and develop new engineers and co-ops/rotators on bench operation, safety, and standard work.
• Provide technical guidance on engines hardware, lube/vent system function, test methods, and data interpretation to peers and partners.
• BS in related engineering discipline as listed in Education.

Skills

Automotive engineering

Engine knowledge

Planning and problem-solving

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Prioritize work

Data acquisition systems

Data analysis

MATLAB scripting

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering / Aerospace Engineering / Electrical Engineering / Chemical Engineering / Computer Science / Physics

Tools

AVL PUMA

IndiCom

ETAS INCA

MATLAB

Job description

General Motors in Pontiac is seeking a Hardware Development Engineer to plan, develop, and execute engine lubrication and ventilation tests in a world-class development facility. You will perform hands-on bench work, data analysis, calibration support, and drive test efficiency through data reduction and virtualization of lab activities.

The role requires creativity, initiative, and independent judgment with strong cross-team collaboration; a BS in an engineering discipline and 3+ years'