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Automotive Test Cell Engineer – Dynamometers and Emissions Test Cells

Cognizant
Full-time
On-site
Michigan
Digital

Work as part of a team including engineers, union technicians, and mechanics to troubleshoot and resolve test equipment issues for 7 Emissions Chassis Dynamometer test cells, 5 SHEDs, and other emissions testing equipment. Responsibilities include but not limited to:

  • Perform Quality Control and Calibration activities to satisfy regulatory and internal department requirements, including tracking and documentation.
  • Support new test cell equipment integration to support new regulatory and powertrain testing community requirements.
  • Work on projects to improve test cells efficiency and throughput.
  • 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.

    Requirements:

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent Engineering discipline
  • Minimum of 2 year of experience in automotive testing, preferably experience with Vehicle or Engine Emissions testing equipment, including chassis dynamometers, analyzers, instrumentation, sampling systems, data acquisition, PLCs, and Particulate Sampling
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office
  • Ability to understand, interpret and analyze data with attention to details
  • 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
  • Self-motivated with good communication skills

    Preferred Requirements:

    Master’s 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 Particulate Sampling

    Familiar with ETAS INCA

    Experience using HORIBA analyzer bench software

    5+ years of engine test support with an emphasis on test cell instrumentation & facility systems.

    Prior project management training or experience

Emissions Hardware Engineer:

1. Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent Engineering discipline

2. Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple jobs and projects simultaneously

3. Self-motivated with good communication skills

4. Must be a team player with ability to work with diverse group of engineers, supervisors, and UAW personnel