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

Job Info

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MAHLE Powertrain is a global engineering consultancy and part of the wider MAHLE Group, specializing in the design, development, and integration of both advanced internal combustion engines and electric powertrain systems. Leading the development in ICE, Electro-mobility, and future propulsion technologies, the goal is to optimize powertrains, systems, and components so that they work more efficiently, economically, and produce fewer emissions. MAHLE Powertrain supports vehicle manufacturers across all development phases: from initial trials through to prototype construction, implementation of series production, and subsequent optimizations of the solution reached.

MAHLE Powertrain supports customers all over the world and was the first service supplier to gain approval from the Vehicle Certification Agency for the so-called Real Driving Emissions (RDE) test routes, a new vehicle emissions testing procedure for Europe. MAHLE Powertrain is at the forefront of test procedure development to provide ever greater support to the auto industry over the coming years.

Your Contribution

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

• 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.
  

Your Experience & 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
  

Our Offering

We will provide a collaborative environment working on exciting assignments, along with ongoing personal & career development opportunities.

We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!

After receiving your online application, the interview process will typically be, a screening call followed by Personal Interview(s)

For more information about MAHLE and what a career with us looks like for you, click here. and to learn more about our foundation owned technology group click here.

#DiversityMatters with our inclusive culture, we welcome applications from all social, religious & ethnical backgrounds, disabilities both mental and physical, identities (gender) and neurodivergent people.

Do you have any questions?

JORDAN.TAYLOR@MAHLE.COM

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