Senior Testing Engineer - Military Engines

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Graniteville (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

SmartRecruiters, Inc. in Graniteville, SC is seeking a Senior Testing Engineer to lead diesel engine testing in dynamometer cells and HiL/MiL systems, with field calibration when required.

The role focuses on military engines and may cover commercial heavy‑duty diesel engines depending on demand. Responsibilities include developing and evaluating engineering solutions, coordinating commissionings, mentoring junior engineers, and maintaining safety and regulatory compliance while tracking project

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Automotive Engineering and 3 years of engineering experience testing and calibrating combustion engines in a dynamometer test cell and in the field; or 7 years of engineering experience testing and calibrating combustion engines in a dynamometer test cell and in the field.
• Excellent knowledge of internal combustion engines and diesel engine technology
• Experience diagnosing diesel engines in test cells and installed in a vehicle
• Experience with troubleshooting mechanical, electrical and hydraulic components of diesel engines
• Knowledge of engine control units and their operation
• Experience with engine-specific instrumentation, data acquisition systems, signal processing and data management
• Strong skills in measurement and testing tools for mechanical and electrical systems
• Knowledge of fuels, coolants, lubricants and oils
• Excellent project management skills
• Excellent organizational, planning and follow-up skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work in confined spaces in marine engine compartments and engine rooms
• Ability to travel 50-80% domestically and internationally

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, prepare and perform diesel engine development, calibration and engineering support work in an engine dynamometer test cell, on HiL/MiL systems and field if necessary.
• Develop, analyze and evaluate engineering solutions with regard to performance, reliability, configuration, emission regulations and cost.
• Support commissioning and testing of prototype engines/vehicles with customers and sub-contractors.
• Provide field support for after sales and applications departments for complex issues.
• Maintain daily work hour records for budgeting and auditing.
• Mentor and train less experienced engineers and maintain safe, compliant work environments.

Skills

Engine testing

Diesel engines

Dynamometer testing

CAN-Bus troubleshooting

Instrumentation & data acquisition

Project management

Field service

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Wiring diagrams

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Automotive Engineering

Tools

ETAS INCA

MTU Diasys

Xentry

Test cell automation tools

Data acquisition systems

Job description

Senior Testing Engineer - Military Engines

• Full-time
• Position Type: Permanent
• Coordinate, prepare and perform diesel engine development, calibration and engineering support work in an engine dynamometer test cell, on HiL/MiL systems and if necessary, in the field.
• Focus is on diesel engines for military applications. Depending on the business situation, the same scope of work on commercial heavy-duty diesel engines is expected.
• Develop, analyze and evaluate unique engineering solutions with consideration of factors such as system effectiveness, reliability, configuration, emission regulations, customer requirements and cost.
• Coordinate, support and perform commissioning and testing of prototype engines/vehicles and early production units together with the customer and their sub-contractors with regards to our scope for applications including but not limited to wheeled/tracked military vehicles, mining equipment, marine, rail, and oil and gas.
• Develop technically reasonable and feasible alternatives with regards to time and money for challenges occurring during the progress of the project.
• Support customers in case of irregularities. Support and troubleshoot field failures.
• Facilitate communication between customer and different engineering groups.
• Ability to read and understand controller wiring diagrams and integration including ability to make custom harnesses for vehicle and test benches. Experience at CAN-Bus troubleshooting and monitoring.
• Provide field support for After Sales and Applications departments whenever complex issues require engineering support.
• Communicate and consult with Engineering and Design departments worldwide.
• Provide support for production and train production staff whenever complex issues require engineering support.
• Maintains daily record of work hours by job number for budgeting & auditing purposes
• Document the preparation, execution and analysis of tasks performed according to highest engineering standards.
• Manage, track and communicate project status and assist in managing project budget and project forecast.
• Mentor and train less experienced engineers
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Promote a compliance culture and live the latter and the spirit of the Rolls-Royce Code of Conduct.
• Perform special projects as required.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Automotive Engineering and 3 years of engineering experience testing and calibrating combustion engines in a dynamometer test cell and in the field; or 7 years of engineering experience testing and calibrating combustion engines in a dynamometer test cell and in the field.
• Excellent knowledge of the principles and complete operation of internal combustion engines and diesel engine technology
• Excellent experience diagnosing diesel engines in test cells and installed in a vehicle
• Excellent experience with troubleshooting mechanical, electrical and hydraulic components of diesel engines
• Excellent knowledge of engine control units and their operation
• Experience with engine-specific instrumentation, data acquisition systems, signal processing and data management
• Strong skills in the use of measurement and testing tools for mechanical and electrical systems
• Strong knowledge in the physical properties of fuels, coolants, lubricants and oils
• Excellent project management skills.
• Excellent organizational, planning and follow-up skills
• Very strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent work and time management skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to bend down, stand over, lay down and complete work tasks within the tight confines typical of marine engine compartments and/or engine rooms for long periods of time
• Ability to lift, push, pull weights in the 20-60 lb range
• Must be available to work flexible hours including night shifts and weekends
• U.S. Citizenship required as this position occasionally will be working under a government contract
• Ability to travel 50-80% on short notice domestic and international
• Strong ability to adapt to new circumstances quickly

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Preferred:

• Master's degree in Mechanical, Electrical engineering or related field
• Knowledge of MTU, Daimler, and Detroit Diesel Controllers
• Experience with ETAS INCA, MTU Diasys and Xentry
• Knowledge of test cell automation systems
• Experience working with authorities/military customers
• MTU product knowledge
• Experience in operating fork lift trucks
• Experience in rigging of weights up to 1 ton
• Strong knowledge, experience and skills in installing and repairing diesel engines – especially in confined spaces
• Proven ability to operate machine shop equipment used for fabricating test parts and equipment
• Strong skills in the use of mechanical and electrical hand tools