Vehicle Test Engineer: Diesel Systems & Data Calibration

Actalent; Michigan; On-site; USD 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Vehicle Test Engineer based in Detroit, MI, onsite, with extensive diesel engine and aftertreatment knowledge. The role requires hands-on instrumentation, data logging, and autonomous work style to support on-road and remote testing.

Expect significant travel and collaboration within a union environment. The candidate will validate engine system performance, generate reports, and use Vector CANape/CANalyzer or INCA and MATLAB for calibration data analysis and diagnostics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Automotive, Mechatronics, Electrical, Electronics, or Controls Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of diesel engine and aftertreatment operations and emissions.
• Experience with engine dynamometer testing in diesel, combustion, or battery.
• Experience working in a Union shop environment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot system-level performance failures and perform root cause analysis to prevent issues and drive improvements.
• Utilize data analysis tools and diagnostics using Vector CANape to leverage calibration data.
• Write reports outlining daily test activities and document issue escalations.
• Generate performance graphs and histograms; review validation results and compile daily reports.
• Provide clear directions to achieve test objectives and collaborate across teams in a multi-cultural environment.
• Travel 40% per year for remote testing, especially in summer and winter seasons.

Skills

Vehicle testing expertise

Instrumentation experience

CANape/CANalyzer or INCA/MATLAB

Autonomous/self-starter

Education

Bachelors in Automotive/Mechatronics/Electrical/Controls

Tools

Vector CANape

CANalyzer

INCA

MATLAB

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Vehicle Test Engineer based in Detroit, MI, onsite, with extensive diesel engine and aftertreatment knowledge. The role requires hands-on instrumentation, data logging, and autonomous work style to support on-road and remote testing.

Expect significant travel and collaboration within a union environment. The candidate will validate engine system performance, generate reports, and use Vector CANape/CANalyzer or INCA and MATLAB for calibration data analysis and diagnostics.