Test Engineer

Job Title: Test Engineer

Location: Auburn Hills MI

Job Description:

• Emissions and Fuel Economy Testing Lab Hardware Engineer
• The Emissions and Fuel Economy Testing Lab Hardware Engineer must work as part of a team including engineers union technicians and mechanics to troubleshoot and resolve test equipment issues for 8 Emissions Chassis Dynamometer test cells 5 SHEDs and other emissions testing equipment.
• The engineer will perform quality control and calibration activities to satisfy regulatory and internal department requirements including tracking and documentation.
• The engineer will assist with new test cell equipment integration to support new regulatory and powertrain testing community requirements.
• The engineer will work on projects to improve test cell efficiencies and throughput.
• The engineer will analyze test results and validate tests to ensure compliance with regulatory and internal criteria.
• The engineer must be willing to work overtime and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Troubleshoot emissions chassis dyno test cell issues.
• Direct others in the field on the repair of test equipment to maximize facility run time and assist technicians in their troubleshooting efforts.
• Prioritize direct and provide assistance with bench repairs to meet field demand coordinate outsourced repair parts and manage service part inventories.
• Troubleshooting issues on SHEDs canister stations and in the particulate weigh room.
• Maintain ISO 17025 accreditation in the emissions lab: update hardware documents calibrate equipment on time.
• Run weekly vehicle crosscheck meeting investigate issues and address them in a timely manner.
• Run preventative maintenance tests to keep the lab up to EPA and CARB regulations.
• Analyze test results and validate tests to ensure compliance with regulatory and internal criteria.
• Upgrade the lab equipment to meet the needs of electric vehicle testing and regulations.

Requirements:

• 1st Shift Role 100% onsite
• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent Engineering discipline
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in automotive testing preferably experience with Vehicle or Engine Emissions testing equipment including chassis dynamometers analyzers instrumentation sampling systems data acquisition (National Instrument Devices) PLCs and Diesel/GDI Particulate Sampling.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and G Suite.
• Ability to understand interpret and analyze data with attention to detail
• Must be a team player with ability to work with diverse group of engineers supervisors and UAW personnel
• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple jobs and projects simultaneously
• Analytical skills with a focus on root cause analysis.
• Selfmotivated with good communication skills.
• This job is onsite at CTC (Auburn Hills MI)
• No driving of a Stellantis Vehicle is required

Preferred Requirements:

• Master degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• 5 years of experience working in a testing lab with vehicle or engine emissions testing equipment including dynamometers analyzers instrumentation sampling systems data acquisition and Diesel/GDI Particulate Sampling
• Familiar with ETAS/INCA and experience using AVL GEM software
• Experience with PEMS and RDE certification LDV knowledge data post processing and analysis.
• Familiar with particulate measurement
• 5 years of engine test support with an emphasis on test cell instrumentation & facility systems.
• Prior project management training or experience.