Role Overview
The Senior Engine Development Engineer will play a critical role in advancing engine performance, durability, emissions compliance, and system integration through data-driven development, testing, calibration, and validation activities. This position requires deep expertise in internal combustion engine development, engine controls, calibration tools, and performance optimization across a range of gaseous and conventional fuel applications.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development, validation, and launch of new engine and power generation products.
- Define and refine engine system requirements, specifications, and performance targets.
- Develop, test, and integrate complex engine components and subsystems.
- Analyze engine performance data and implement improvements related to combustion efficiency, emissions, durability, and fuel economy.
- Design, execute, and evaluate engine validation, testing, and product qualification plans.
- Develop product specifications, engineering documentation, component requirements, and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
- Utilize calibration and data acquisition tools to optimize engine control strategies and system performance.
- Collaborate with manufacturing, design, validation, and product engineering teams to improve product manufacturability and reliability.
- Support program execution by meeting development schedules, quality targets, and cost objectives.
- Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership on engine development programs.
- Travel to support testing, validation, and engineering activities as required.
Required Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
Experience
- 7+ years of automotive powertrain, engine development, or related engineering experience.
- 5+ years of hands-on engine and engine component development experience.
- 5+ years of experience with engine calibration and control software such as ATI Vision, CANape, INCA, or similar tools.
- 3+ years of experience applying ATI Vision to engine control system development.
Required Technical Skills:
- Strong experience in internal combustion engine design, development, and validation.
- Expertise in engine performance calibration, combustion optimization, spark timing control, AFR tuning, emissions compliance, and durability development.
- Experience developing and evaluating complex engine components while considering cost, reliability, performance, and safety.
- Strong understanding of engine testing methodologies, validation processes, and product development lifecycles.
- Proficiency in data acquisition, diagnostics, and performance analysis tools.
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting capabilities.
- Ability to interpret complex technical data and communicate findings effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications:
Education:
- Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
Preferred Experience:
- Experience with GT-SUITE engine and system simulation.
- Experience with CONVERGE CFD and in-cylinder combustion modeling.
- Experience applying MATLAB/Simulink and Python for engineering analysis, modeling, and simulation.
- Previous experience with embedded control software development and calibration.
- Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP.
Preferred Technical Competencies:
- Advanced knowledge of thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and internal combustion engine operating cycles.
- Experience with MATLAB/Simulink, Python, LabVIEW, ATI Vision, Concerto, or similar engineering tools.
- Strong engine performance development and specification expertise.
- Experience creating control strategies, diagnostics, and advanced data analysis solutions.
- Systems engineering-based problem-solving approach.
- Strong presentation, communication, and technical documentation skills.
- Ability to work effectively within diverse global engineering teams.
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