ENGINEER - RESEARCH ENGINEER - ENGINE CERTIFICATION

Who We Are:

The engine certification team within SwRI's Powertrain Engineering Division provides engine certification services for medium- and heavy-duty engines for on-highway, nonroad, marine, and various other engine types.

Objectives of this Role:

• Verify engines meet criteria pollutant and greenhouse gas standards per various global standards.
• Interface directly with the world’s leading transportation companies including engine and vehicle OEM's and major component suppliers.
• Provides engineering expertise to evening shift (4pm to 12am) operations.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

• Work daily with a team of experienced engineers and project managers to assist in engine and emissions testing, data acquisition, and analysis of results.
• Create reports (both PowerPoint and Word) summarizing assigned tasks and data collected.
• Operate heavy-duty part 1065 test cells with raw and dilute emissions measurements.
• Work daily with the laboratory technical staff for support of test stands.
• Be the interface to relay senior engineer requirements to the proper support staff.
• Use hands-on experience to troubleshoot engine, powertrain and test cell controls and mechanical malfunctions.
• Primary working hours will be 4 p.m. to 12 a.m.

Requirements:

• Requires a Bachelors with a 3.00 GPA in Mechanical Engineering or Automotive Engineering
• Shift work required
• 0-5 years: Must have skills in testing engines in accordance with the US Code of Federal Regulations Part 1065
• Have strong interest in areas such as transportation, future automotive technology, and engines/powertrains, as demonstrated through course selection or student projects
• Must have exposure to using engine control software such as INCA, ATI Vision, CALTERM, Canape, dSpace
• Experience or an interest in engine rebuilding, engine electronics, and/or engine control systems
• Experience with diesel engines, vehicles or electric motors and machines
• Must have skills in the full suite of Microsoft products including Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Skills in engineering software such as Labview, Matlab, Simulink, Python, or related
• A valid/clear driver's license is required