Vehicle Test Engineer

Actalent is hiring a Functional Test Engineer with experience in an automotive product development environment. As a Functional Test Engineer, you will gather and analyze system configuration, performance validation requirements for engine systems of On-Highway trucks. You will work onsite in Redford, MI and will be required to travel for summer / winter truck testing (40% remote travel).

Job Requirements:

• Preferred post-college experience or translatable work experiences (Internships) within the automotive industry

• Preferred knowledge of diesel engine combustion, aftertreatment, transmission, and control systems

• Preferred instrumentation installation, electrical architecture & troubleshooting, and S/W & calibration Flashing Experience

• Communicate directions, submit work orders, and work within a Union environment

• Data logging & analyze system configuration, performance validation requirements for engine systems of On-Highway trucks

• Troubleshoot System level performance failures, perform root cause failure analysis to prevent potential failures, and to identify areas of system performance improvements

• Preferred familiar Vector CANape & CANalyzer or INCA & MATLAB experience

• Leverage data analysis tools, diagnostics and calibration data using Vector Products (CANape)

• Report writing skills outlining daily test activities and issue escalation documentation

• Generate performance graphs, histograms, identify data abnormalities, review results from validation to write daily reports, and maintain technical documentation

• Preferred Chassis and/or Towable Chassis Dyno

• Proficient with Microsoft Tools

• Able to travel 40% of the year (Remote Testing)

• Able to provide clear directions to achieve test objectives

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Automotive / Mechatronics / Electrical / Electronics / Controls Engineering

• Preferred knowledge of diesel engine, aftertreatment operation, and emissions

• Strong engineering fundamentals practices

• Ability to communicate and maintain professional and social interaction in a multi-cultural environment

• Ability to communicate daily test plan or work orders and work within a Union environment

• Self-driven: Can identify and connect with other engineers to develop technical competencies

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

Hiring diverse talent

Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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