Test Engineer

Amentum; Dearborn, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement benefits (401(k) matching)

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum in Dearborn, MI seeks a Test Engineer for the Dearborn Engine Laboratory to lead engine test activities, calibrations and data analysis supporting powertrain development. The role focuses on ensuring test requirements are understood, equipment setup is correct and tests are executed with quality and safety in mind.

Responsibilities include coordinating cross-functional teams, developing test procedures, optimizing processes, and delivering on time and within budget while advancing

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering required.
• 1+ year of powertrain calibration/development and testing experience.
• Familiarity with internal combustion engines and related physics.
• Basic programming skills in Matlab or LabVIEW are desirable.
• Understanding of Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) and related tools will help.

Responsibilities

• Project Management across engine test facilities.
• Lead cross-functional teams for design, deployment and startup of test facilities.
• Deliver quality, on-time, and within budget testing projects.
• Develop test procedures and validate powertrain tests.
• Support data analysis and interpretation of test results.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency.

Skills

Powertrain calibration/development

Data analysis

Programming (Matlab)

Programming (LabVIEW)

HIL understanding

Education

BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Matlab

LabVIEW

HIL

DSpace

Job description

Position Overview:

The Dearborn Engine Laboratory conducts dynamometer-based tests on gasoline and diesel engines. Test categories include engine development and durability, powertrain calibration, heavy-duty gas/diesel engine certification, and engine cooling system tests.

The Engine Laboratory Department’s Test Engineer interacts with requesting activities to ensure that their testing requirements are understood/documented and the engine set-up throughout testing and disposition of engine is a quality event.

This position is located in Dearborn, MI.

This will be a day shift position

Position Duties:

• Project Management
• Lead cross-functional teams in the design, deployment and start-up for engine test facilities
• Delivery of quality, timing and financial objectives of a project
• Process driven approach, capable of managing complex installations which will require detailed design work
• Test engineering as it pertains to,
• Single point of contact specific to test room operation
• Troubleshooting support for site maintenance
• Identifying and implementing operational efficiency opportunities
• Support of powertrain development assisting in detailed data analysis and test validation
• Process development / optimization
• Test methodology development
• Support powertrain emissions development and problem resolution
• Support development of various powertrains through the design of test procedures / facilities / equipment to efficiently and effectively develop the product
• Support the development of new equipment / test methodologies required to meet new emissions and fuel economy requirements
• Delivery of financial objectives of the department(s) and the team
• Additional assignments as necessary to deliver corporate objectives

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• 1+ years of experience in Powertrain calibration/development and testing

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of internal combustion engine
• Working knowledge of internal fluid flow mechanics
• Working knowledge of basic chemistry
• Working knowledge of basic heat transfer properties
• Fundamental programming skills (Matlab, LabView, other) desired
• Understanding of Hardware in the loop (HIL), DSpace, Matlab
• Data analysis experience
• Basic electronics troubleshooting experience
• Strong software background and vehicle model integration

Work hours are Monday through Friday (7:00AM-3:30PM)

Compensation Details:

N/A

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

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