Functional Vehicle Test Engineer

Job Title: Functional Vehicle Test Engineer

• Hands‑on vehicle and engine testing supporting on‑highway diesel truck validation. Must have engine, or powertrain testing experience. Focus on hands-on instrumentation, data logging, troubleshooting, and performance validation. Seasonal travel is required for this position for Summer and Winter testing. This is a heavy travel position (in-vehicle testing): 10–18 weeks for summer testing and 10-18 weeks of travel for winter testing.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Execute vehicle, engine, and powertrain testing for on‑highway trucks
• Install and troubleshoot instrumentation (thermocouples, strain gauges, sensors)
• Log, analyze, and validate engine/system performance data
• Perform system‑level troubleshooting and root cause analysis
• Use Vector tools (CANape, CANalyzer) for diagnostics and data analysis
• Generate daily test reports, graphs, and validation documentation
• Communicate work orders and directions within a union environment
• Support remote testing during seasonal travel periods

MUST‑HAVE SKILLS

• Vehicle, engine, or powertrain testing experience
• Hands‑on automotive instrumentation
• Data logging and analysis
• CAN tools (CANalyzer, CANape, CANoe)
• Self‑starter; able to work autonomously

NICE‑TO‑HAVE

• Diesel engines and aftertreatment systems
• Chassis or towable chassis dynamometer testing
• MATLAB or INCA
• FMEA experience
• Truck or heavy‑duty vehicle background

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree: in Automotive, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical, Electronics, or Controls Engineering (or equivalent experience)
• Entry‑level: to early‑career engineers; internships acceptable
• Comfortable: working in a union shop environment
• Willingness: to travel ~40% annually

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• On‑site engineering lab and vehicle test facilities
• OT during testing seasons (paid at straight rate)
• This is a heavy travel position (in-vehicle testing)
• 10–18 weeks for summer testing and 10-18 weeks of travel for winter testing.