Instrumentation Engineer, Powertrain (Onsite - Plymouth, MI)
MAHLE Powertrain, LLC.

SUMMARY

To provide engineering support services as required to successfully meet project demands within the engine and vehicle test facilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in department activities to test and develop engines and to help improve testing efficiency.
  
• Instruct and lead technician staff through the processes of configuration and calibration of test cells for performance and emissions development testing.
  
• Facilitate maintenance and calibration of various test cell data acquisition and measurement equipment.
  
• Support as required; test cell performance and troubleshooting, minimizing downtime with regard to instrumentation system needs. Able to recommend and install instruments and systems best suited for specific testing requirements.
  
• Maintain equipment calibration database (GageTrak) ensuring all equipment calibration records are up to date.
  
• Assist in design and build of various cabling and vehicle harness assemblies to support projects as needed.
  
• Develop/give presentations to effectively communicate with internal groups.
  
• Maintain a working knowledge of new technologies that may improve operations and develop recommendations accordingly.
  
• Resolve problems using solutions that involve new techniques, technologies, or concepts.
  
• Maintain awareness of the Company Quality System.
  
• Work with development engineers and management to continually develop capabilities that match industry needs.
  
• Observe all safety rules and regulations. Must act safely and be responsible for the safety of others around work area.
  

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree preferably in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering/Technology or equivalent related experience
  
• Experience with setup and integration of AVL test cell data acquisition and measurement equipment
  
• Experience with gasoline, alt fuels, and diesel engine test cell setups
  
• Experience with automated test scripting
  
• Ability to specify and implement general test equipment e.g. sizing of heat exchangers, pumps, flow meters, valves, transducers etc.
  
• Test cell controls knowledge (PID setup and tuning for dynamometer, heat exchangers, etc.)
  
• Familiarity with standardized test cycles and 1065 regulations
  
• Ability to fabrication and machine to engineering specifications and prints
  
• Ability to tear down, instrument, and rebuild gasoline and diesel engines with minimal to no assistance
  
• Ability to work well under pressure and to strict time constraints, as part of a team or individually
  
• Self-motivated with the drive to complete tasks in a timely manner with appropriate attention to detail
  
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
  
• Microsoft Office Skills
  

Do you have any questions?

JORDAN.TAYLOR@MAHLE.COM

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